Xavier Flatbush
03-16-2014, 08:09 PM
Hi all,
I'm sure I have lurked through this forum before, as I'm sure everyone knows, panic/anxiety sufferers seem to be very good at searching the internet for answers, which often seem to just accelerate symptoms :)
I am a 40 yo male, and I have been suffering for about 15 years. I have been diagnosed with panic anxiety disorder, and been on meds for the duration. I have some agoraphobia sprinkled in-when in the midst of a panic attack, I seem to be conditioned to think that running home is the only remedy.
I've had peaks and valleys, good times/bad times throughout. I'd say I'm pretty neutral right now, so I'm trying to avoid heading downward.
The past year or so, my main fear has been, what seems to be common, fear of having heart attack, having chest tightness/pain, all the usual symptoms. I've had multiple tests, all seems fine. Of course as a sufferer I still believe a heart attack is imminent. I feel this will quickly become a self-fulfilling prophecy, if I don't just relax and get better.
I basically registered here to introduce myself and communicate with fellow sufferers, as it does help to know you are not alone. Good luck to all.
Xavier
I'm sure I have lurked through this forum before, as I'm sure everyone knows, panic/anxiety sufferers seem to be very good at searching the internet for answers, which often seem to just accelerate symptoms :)
I am a 40 yo male, and I have been suffering for about 15 years. I have been diagnosed with panic anxiety disorder, and been on meds for the duration. I have some agoraphobia sprinkled in-when in the midst of a panic attack, I seem to be conditioned to think that running home is the only remedy.
I've had peaks and valleys, good times/bad times throughout. I'd say I'm pretty neutral right now, so I'm trying to avoid heading downward.
The past year or so, my main fear has been, what seems to be common, fear of having heart attack, having chest tightness/pain, all the usual symptoms. I've had multiple tests, all seems fine. Of course as a sufferer I still believe a heart attack is imminent. I feel this will quickly become a self-fulfilling prophecy, if I don't just relax and get better.
I basically registered here to introduce myself and communicate with fellow sufferers, as it does help to know you are not alone. Good luck to all.
Xavier