Danny1986
06-08-2013, 06:29 PM
Hi folks,i am a 27 year old male and wanted to share my story for some insight?
It all began a year ago,i was living with my father and he became gravely ill,i took care of him until he sadly passed away 3 months ago.After which i had to move house and the busy season of my job as a chef began.I was left to clear up all the details regarding estates funeral and family,my brother and mother were very saddened and shocked.
During the whole process i kept a level head until a week after the funeral i got the all too familiar whoosh and my heart rate went up and began trembling,pacing the house and feeling generally freaked!!!! I called a doctor after a few hours and he thusly informed me i was having an anxiety attack,to go home sleep and try to relax.I did and a day passed panic free until the day after i had 5 panic attacks in a row and my heart rate didnt come down for a full day,it was in the region of 110 bpm.
I caved and rang an ambulance thinking the pains ans other things were something drastically wrong this time.The hospital staff were very good and did all necessary tests and reassured me i would be fine.I got a lift home with a friend who was very concerned and a great listener.
I have been having them intermittantly recently and a doctor has prescribed xanax and lexipro to try and get me back on an even keel.
My whole point is this,i generally from when i wake am at a high level of anxiety and even with the benzos i know i need more help is it worth my while seeing a psychotherapist? I can see my housemates patience is wearing thin in regards to my behavior.My triggers are astoundingly random and i get heart pains after days of high anxiety which isn't helping.
I have been told my bloods are normal and my heart is healthy,i know i'm not actually sick but the attacks are 4-5 a day its exhausting and dibilitating and interfering with my whole life!!!!! I have seen such frustrations here so any advice as to resolution without medication would be hugely appreciated!!!!
It all began a year ago,i was living with my father and he became gravely ill,i took care of him until he sadly passed away 3 months ago.After which i had to move house and the busy season of my job as a chef began.I was left to clear up all the details regarding estates funeral and family,my brother and mother were very saddened and shocked.
During the whole process i kept a level head until a week after the funeral i got the all too familiar whoosh and my heart rate went up and began trembling,pacing the house and feeling generally freaked!!!! I called a doctor after a few hours and he thusly informed me i was having an anxiety attack,to go home sleep and try to relax.I did and a day passed panic free until the day after i had 5 panic attacks in a row and my heart rate didnt come down for a full day,it was in the region of 110 bpm.
I caved and rang an ambulance thinking the pains ans other things were something drastically wrong this time.The hospital staff were very good and did all necessary tests and reassured me i would be fine.I got a lift home with a friend who was very concerned and a great listener.
I have been having them intermittantly recently and a doctor has prescribed xanax and lexipro to try and get me back on an even keel.
My whole point is this,i generally from when i wake am at a high level of anxiety and even with the benzos i know i need more help is it worth my while seeing a psychotherapist? I can see my housemates patience is wearing thin in regards to my behavior.My triggers are astoundingly random and i get heart pains after days of high anxiety which isn't helping.
I have been told my bloods are normal and my heart is healthy,i know i'm not actually sick but the attacks are 4-5 a day its exhausting and dibilitating and interfering with my whole life!!!!! I have seen such frustrations here so any advice as to resolution without medication would be hugely appreciated!!!!