Newbie in need of help :(

[billash]

Hi all new to this forum and unsure whether it's heavily used etc but here goes. I'm really struggling with an "anxiety crisis" at the moment. I've had panic attacks/anxiety disorder for a long time and am currently seeing a therapist. But last Friday I had the mother of all panic attacks - 6 hr long one after another after another and haven't felt right since. Very scared and unable to function since then. Is there anyone here to talk to?

[yazmin12811]

Look don't worry just relax, I had a stage in my life where I was frieking out for everything because I started getting panic attack cause I didn't know what was happening to me, you come to realize that at the end nothing is going to happen

[billash]

Thanks Yasmin but in fairness I've had anxiety disorder for 20 years. I'm kinda looking for advice/other peoples experiences rather than being told to relax.

[Anxiouskat]

If only "just relaxing was that easy" eh? I've only been troubled with anxiety for 3 years now so I certainly don't know all the tricks and tips but I can always lend an ear. I actually just made an appointment myself with a mental health liaison nurse just to have a listening ear and some feedback.

[Dream]

I know how you feel, I don't know if I would call it a panic attack but after a recent event I've felt pretty similar to how you described. If you don't mind me asking what exactly caused your panic attack? I find just talking about my situation tends to help me, maybe if you let us know what happened we can offer some advice.

[billash]

If only "just relaxing was that easy" eh? I've only been troubled with anxiety for 3 years now so I certainly don't know all the tricks and tips but I can always lend an ear. I actually just made an appointment myself with a mental health liaison nurse just to have a listening ear and some feedback.

Thanks for that Anxiouskat - I had an extremely bad "anxiety crisis" this day last week and haven't been the same since, - by anxiety crisis I mean I had a major anxiety event / panic attack which last hours and hours. Since then Im either extremely anxious or completely terrified/exhausted/scared etc.
My registering with this forum was because I felt so little support from who I would expect it. My doctor wouldn't help and actually asked me was I buying diazepam on the street!!! I felt completely humiliated shamed and no longer have faith in my doc. I currently working really hard at getting well (seeing a therapist/ doing the work/ pushing myself and I just feel I have nothing left.
I have a consult with a psychiatrist in 2 weeks who may wants to change meds (which terrifies me as itv theres a side effect i usually get it - epicly).
Anyway thanks again and Im sorry u are suffering for 3 yrs. Hopefully u are getting there.

[stocktona]

Wow sounds like exactly what happened to me..... Last week epic attack. I haven't had one to those extremes in 7 years.... Had anxiety my whole life..... Saw a psychiatrist last week who have me a very low dose prescription for lexapro.... Haven't taken it yet though. I really hope you get through all this!! Ever since mine I've felt weird and freaked out daily... But deep down I know it's the fact that I had that major one and now I'm just scared. I feel everyday I am going to get better. I jut have to forget about that major meltdown and chill out. Although much easier said than done. Don't get into a hopeless state! You WILL get through it. Don't let anxiety rule you. You're the boss. Take care :)

[billash]

Wow sounds like exactly what happened to me..... Last week epic attack. I haven't had one to those extremes in 7 years.... Had anxiety my whole life..... Saw a psychiatrist last week who have me a very low dose prescription for lexapro.... Haven't taken it yet though. I really hope you get through all this!! Ever since mine I've felt weird and freaked out daily... But deep down I know it's the fact that I had that major one and now I'm just scared. I feel everyday I am going to get better. I jut have to forget about that major meltdown and chill out. Although much easier said than done. Don't get into a hopeless state! You WILL get through it. Don't let anxiety rule you. You're the boss. Take care :)

Hi Stocktona - thanks so much. Sorry you had an epic attack last week also. Im usually just "an anxiety guy" not a panic attack guy so this was out of the blue. No fun at all. I really haven't felt myself either and haven't driven and pretty much done anything since (Im terrified ill get dizzy). I guess it my body just having a "STOP!!!" moment as I got a rotten migraine today - I may get one every 3-4months but today was something else. Thanks for your words of encouragement - means a lot to know there are people out there who "get it". Im on lexapro - takes a little while to get into your system but very good for anxiety - its a very "clean" drug (not too many side effects) and its worth a go IF you can. Im dreadful at taking meds as I tend to get all the side effects that get me even more anxious. Hope you are feeling okay after your attack. Take care :)

[stocktona]

THANKYOU so much :) I was worried about the lexapro but that made me feel better :)

[PanicPhobia]

Hi all new to this forum and unsure whether it's heavily used etc but here goes. I'm really struggling with an "anxiety crisis" at the moment. I've had panic attacks/anxiety disorder for a long time and am currently seeing a therapist. But last Friday I had the mother of all panic attacks - 6 hr long one after another after another and haven't felt right since. Very scared and unable to function since then. Is there anyone here to talk to?

I know where you're coming from. I have had them since my mid 20's and was relatively fine for a number of years. Now in the past few weeks they have come back and it brings back all the bad memories of a time I want to forget. I also have HOURS long attacks and they are debilitating. Can't do anything. Can't even go to sleep to relieve myself.

I finally got an appointment with my Pdoc and he put me on Klonopin. He is hesitant to prescribe benzos unless he just has to, and I guess in my case he felt it was needed. It has taken the edge off and at least allows me to sleep. I highly recommend benzos for emergencies like this, but I think they are a BAD idea long term.

And to all the people saying "what caused it" you guys are missing the point. People with anxiety disorders don't need anything to "cause it." It just happens for no good reason, which makes them even more frightening and often leads to trips to the ER.