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coko27 · Jan 29, 2010, 10:14 AM

Hey everyone Iam kind of down because I suffer from all of this ocd,adhd ,panic attacks ,social anxiety .Did the panic attacks started all this mess?

lindee · Jan 29, 2010, 10:52 AM

(((coko)))

lynn P. · Jan 29, 2010, 11:08 AM

Sorry you're feeling down (((Coko))).

I can't give an educated answer to your question about what came 1st. When I was a child I was painfully shy and struggled with speaking in front of the class. When it was my turn to read aloud I had panic attacks. I would sweat, breath fast and my heart would pound. I had no idea what was wrong and never told anyone - I suffered alone and scared. As i matured I learned to manage my shyness and became more confident but there are still shy roots within me. I wish I told someone or I wish my mother would have recognised I needed help. I'm glad the panic attacks didn't last long for me.

Luckily medicine has come a long way in understanding psychological issues and there's better treatment available. One tip I can give you is, try to relax and accept the attack when it comes. Don't try to resist and run away from it. Breath slowly and recognize it's there but don't try to stop it. Remember it won't hurt you, so you don't need to fear it. Eventually you want to get to a place, where you challenge your fears and slowly desensitize yourself. I hope you feel better.

In the meantime I just want to say I hear your frustration and please don't feel discouraged.

Jan 29, 2010, 12:29 PM

Hope things get better for you soon, coko.

amandalouise · Jan 29, 2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by coko27

Hey everyone Iam kind of down because I suffer from all of this ocd,adhd ,panic attacks ,social anxiety .Did the panic attacks started all this mess?

you can contact your doctors, therapists and psychiatrists/psychologists and get a copy of your medical and mental health records they will tell you which of the problems you were diagnosed with first. from there it can be a good starting point for discussing with all of them which of your problems came first in your life and history.

coko27 · Jan 29, 2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lynn P.

Sorry you're feeling down (((Coko))).

I can't give an educated answer to your question about what came 1st. When I was a child I was painfully shy and struggled with speaking in front of the class. When it was my turn to read aloud I had panic attacks. I would sweat, breath fast and my heart would pound. I had no idea what was wrong and never told anyone - I suffered alone and scared. As i matured I learned to manage my shyness and became more confident but there are still shy roots within me. I wish I told someone or I wish my mother would have recognised I needed help. I'm glad the panic attacks didn't last long for me.

Luckily medicine has come a long way in understanding psychological issues and there's better treatment available. One tip I can give you is, try to relax and accept the attack when it comes. Don't try to resist and run away from it. Breath slowly and recognize it's there but don't try to stop it. Remember it won't hurt you, so you don't need to fear it. Eventually you want to get to a place, where you challenge your fears and slowly desensitize yourself. I hope you feel better.

In the meantime I just want to say I hear your frustration and please don't feel discouraged.

Thank you for repling back and yes that does help knowing that Iam not alone and yeah panic attacks sucks and just feel intense and on edge

coko27 · Jan 29, 2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by amandalouise

you can contact your doctors, therapists and psychiatrists/psychologists and get a copy of your medical and mental health records they will tell you which of the problems you were diagnosed with first. from there it can be a good starting point for discussing with all of them which of your problems came first in your life and history.

Thank you Iam going to do that thanks 4 the reply.