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Jan 30, 2008, 04:54 AM
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Hi everyone,
I have recently stumbled upon this forum and it looks very supportive and helpful. I started with panic attacks five years ago but medication has kept them under control up until a few weeks ago when I got the flu and a gastric virus. This left me week and prone to fears and my attacks returned with a vengance. I've had a week of non stop panic and anxiety. I can't go out and get shaky, breathless and panicky just at the thought. I thought I would post and introduce myself to you all. I'm glad to have found this place. Sue |
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Jan 30, 2008, 09:08 AM
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Hey sue!!! Welcome to PC... you are in the right place.
Im sorry you are having such a hard time right now. But getting sick can cause us to panic. Are you still on the meds, or seeing a counselor? Welcome! Hope to see you posting. Ask lots of questions that is what we are here for Colleen
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Jan 30, 2008, 09:30 AM
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I am here for all of you.
Expert since I have struggled for 30 years. |
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Jan 30, 2008, 10:02 AM
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 sunshinesue!Welcome to PC, we're glad you are here! Maybe what might help you is to get back to basics a bit? When you first started having attacks, what did you do to get through them? What did you do to calm yourself? Were there some specific things that worked for you then, as they may work for you now? I hope you can keep posting.....it's helpful to get it out there! Wishing you well ((( sue )))  sabby |
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Jan 30, 2008, 10:44 AM
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I nearly cried when I saw your replies. What wonderful caring people there are on here. I'm so glad I found this forum. I'll post again soon in answer to your posts but for now I just wanted to say thank you.
Bless you all. Sue |
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Jan 30, 2008, 02:14 PM
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Sue, welcome.
Cyran0
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My blog: http://cyran0.psychcentral.net/ Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD (childhood physical/sexual abuse), history of drug abuse. Meds: Zoloft, Lorazapam, Coffee, Cigarettes "I may climb perhaps to no great heights, but I will climb alone." -Cyrano de Bergerac |
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Jan 31, 2008, 12:34 AM
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I'm glad you found us too. It's a great place. I don't have much else to add other than I hope you feel better soon.
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#8
Jan 31, 2008, 04:45 AM
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Hello again all you lovely people.
What a nice welcome you gave me. When one is in a panic state litle touches of comfort such as your replies are so reassuring. Thank you all again. I am not feeling too bad this morning. Very nauseaus but not so shaky and panicky. Yesterday I had family round and that seemed to break the panic pattern. For the first time in over a week I relaxed and felt better. This feeling lasted all evening and was so welcome. I had forgotten what it was like to feel calm. I think what bought on these attacks again is the fact that I was weakened by flu, bronchitis and a stomach virus. Yes, one after the other. This left me down and vulnerable to attacks. When I had them five years ago I was given Citalopram which I am still taking. They went after a few days but this time they are hanging on and on. Thank you again for your support. I shall post again soon and let you know how I'm doing. I hope sincerely that each and every one of you are feeling a little better this morning. Bless you all. Sue |
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Jan 31, 2008, 08:13 AM
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Don't you hate it when the anxiety kicks you when your down? Thats the way I look at it. I went from having heart arrythmia to the corrective surgery, then to anxiety, then to asthma flare-ups, and then straight to the flu. The flu seemed to set me back, which stinks. I began to wonder if in the future when I get a common cold or flu, if the anxiety will flare up around those times. Not a good thought, but hopefully the panic wont rear its ugly head.
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Jan 31, 2008, 08:14 AM
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So good to hear you are feeling better (((( Sue ))))
Yep, feeling ill can definitely weaken our system and bring on stuff we don't want or need to deal with. I'm glad you had some peace with family around. YAY!! sabby |
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#11
Jan 31, 2008, 01:41 PM
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I'm glad that you're feeling better Sue! I know how frustrating and debilitating anxiety attacks can be.
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