Need help...

Hello,

I dont know if anyone is out there...but I feel so alone, I am just going to type. My Panic attacks are controlling my life and I cant help but feel sad all the time. I am recently married... but I think I may have made a mistake. He doesnt understand me. we are just two very different people. I lost my job, filled bankruptcy due to medical bills(and I am only 24!) I am living in a different state than the rest of my family with no family/friends anything around. I try to stay positive, but I am losing hope. I was never that person. I was always optomistic. If I try to explain my feelings to my Husband I hurt his because he says he is doing everything he can to make my life good and he says he is happy with his... but I am just not. I feel trapped. No car. No money. No friends, No Job. No life... Our relationship has just been on full speed ahead and I feel like I couldnt slow things down... everything is just spinning out of control. My Husband is gone all the time trying to make up for me being laid off so when he is ever home he is tired and grumpy. He tells me that I am holding him back from achieving his dreams... ironic because I feel the same way. But then he will go right back into the guilt trip - I do everything for you. My anxiety is through the roof and he doesnt understand why... Panic attacks hit me so hard and they are awful - I truly truly FREAK out. I am just lost, confused, so so sad... I dont know what to do. I feel I have nothing.

Beauty Broken,

Panic attacks do suck! First tip is to see a medical doctor, to rule out any physical conditions, which are often mistaken for panic disorder. Even if you aren't insured, find a way to get it done ASAP!

Next, fight the panic. Don't give in to every instinct in your body rushing to get the heck out of whatever situation you're in. If you give in, the panic grows stronger and stronger still.

Once you've gotten okays from a med doc, that the panic is purely psychological, remind yourself of that 50 times a day (or more!) to get you through. It isn't easy, but it absolutely can be done! Just don't give in to the instinct. Fight the fear.

Best wishes to you!

(((hugs))) sorry to hear you are dealing with this.. I relate a lot! The first time I dealt with anxiety was 8 years ago, in my first year of marriage. It was a lot of change: we were young, we were in college full time, I was working full time. It was a lot to handle all at once and I suppose I got overloaded and started to panic. I like the previous posters suggestions of going to an medical doctor getting the all clear, then finding a T who can help you through the anxiety.