I am i going crazy

[Rednaa]

Hi my name is Danie I need help I just can't take it anymore my stomach is just in constant knots I had a big panic attack last night and I can't get over it I constantly obsessed with if I am ok I thought I beat this I was 7-8 years with minor problems but before that I couldn't leave the house for months I can't end up back that way I have a child on the way and need to keep my job

[gypsylee]

Hi Danie and welcome :)

[Kuma]

Hi Danie. That's a lot on your plate to have concerns about your job, a kid on the way and panic attacks. No wonder you are a bit stressed. What are you doing to try to address your panic and anxiety? Do you see a therapist?

[Rednaa]

Hi there no haven't seen a any one for a long time now I was in the clear 6 years ago after taking ciltroprham for or a year it just hit me out of the blue 2 nights ago and haven't been able to eat since I went to see the doctor today and got some diazepam and stomach tablets to try and help than if no improvements in a few days back on the meds. Trying to avoid if I can because the last time I took them they did work but the 1st couple off weeks were a living nightmare. Any advice would be much appreciated

[Kuma]

Hi there no haven't seen a any one for a long time now I was in the clear 6 years ago after taking ciltroprham for or a year it just hit me out of the blue 2 nights ago and haven't been able to eat since I went to see the doctor today and got some diazepam and stomach tablets to try and help than if no improvements in a few days back on the meds. Trying to avoid if I can because the last time I took them they did work but the 1st couple off weeks were a living nightmare. Any advice would be much appreciated

Sometimes pregnancy can cause some emotional issues -- hormonal changes, etc. Maybe that has something to do with it. When's the baby due? Obviously, check any meds you are thinking about taking with your Ob/Gyn to make sure they're OK to take while pregnant.

[Rednaa]

Sometimes pregnancy can cause some emotional issues -- hormonal changes, etc. Maybe that has something to do with it. When's the baby due? Obviously, check any meds you are thinking about taking with your Ob/Gyn to make sure they're OK to take while pregnant. sorry if I miss lead it's my wife who is pregnant I am a 30 years old male I just realised I left the l at the end of Daniel

[Kuma]

sorry if I miss lead it's my wife who is pregnant I am a 30 years old male I just realised I left the l at the end of Daniel

Well, my wife would say that guys go through hormonal changes too -- we are just not as quick to admit it!

In all seriousness, I do think that expecting a baby can be a stressful time -- probably more so for the woman, but also for a guy. Life changes after you have a kid, as you probably already know if it is not your first kid (or you are about to find out if it is...)

While the added responsibility can be stressful, I also found it -- in a strange way -- helpful in overcoming my own anxiety. When I was at my worst (which was pretty bad), one of the things that made me push myself really hard to get past it was the knowledge that I had obligations to my family. If it were just me, I might have given up and crawled into a hole of despair. But I could not do that because my kids depended on having a stable home life, a good income, etc. Sometimes having others depend on you can be a good motivator to do the really hard things that are necessary to get past anxiety (or depression), etc.

If you do go back on some meds, maybe talk with your doc about starting with a very low dose and gradually moving up. I think that sometimes helps with the initial side effects (though I am not an expert).

Good luck. And congratulations on the kid. That is exciting. Even if you are not the mom....

[healed patient]

don't be sad ... you will be better just it need some efforts and big patient and i prommis you you will be heale
i used to have panic attacks every day .. and by good treating to my self and helping i get better than many parson
and i heal from 10 years the atackd dindt hapen to me
just think good and tray to be better and you will be...

[Rednaa]

don't be sad ... you will be better just it need some efforts and big patient and i prommis you you will be heale
i used to have panic attacks every day .. and by good treating to my self and helping i get better than many parson
and i heal from 10 years the atackd dindt hapen to me
just think good and tray to be better and you will be...
Did you take meds I am still looking at my clitropham deciding if to take them or not I haven't eating properly in 4 days now they did work for me last time but I can't remember if it was because I was so new to panic attacks and couldn't understand what was happening to me if that made my side affects worse and maybe this time it won't be as bad because I understand more this time round basically I scared shitless to take them but I have a week off work so I feel the pressure of now over never because I couldn't afford more time off .

[healed patient]

Did you take meds I am still looking at my clitropham deciding if to take them or not I haven't eating properly in 4 days now they did work for me last time but I can't remember if it was because I was so new to panic attacks and couldn't understand what was happening to me if that made my side affects worse and maybe this time it won't be as bad because I understand more this time round basically I scared shitless to take them but I have a week off work so I feel the pressure of now over never because I couldn't afford more time off .

can you explain what is" meds" dear because english is not my mother language
if you mean drugs i didn't take it even i feel crazy but my mom " and i grateful to her advice " she didn't let me take it
she tell me if any one can't heal from panic attacks you will be the first and because i love here even i cant trust in any one in the years of pills but my love of my mom make me better

[Rednaa]

can you explain what is" meds" dear because english is not my mother language
if you mean drugs i didn't take it even i feel crazy but my mom " and i grateful to her advice " she didn't let me take it
she tell me if any one can't heal from panic attacks you will be the first and because i love here even i cant trust in any one in the years of pills but my love of my mom make me better
Hi there yes by meds I mean drugs it's easy to forgot not everyone mother tongue is English sorry. I glad you bet it without meds but unfortunately I don't think I can and have started back on them as they did work for me before I post my story and maybe you might see where I am coming from I hope your doing well now days

[Rednaa]

I have been on them before and the 1st week or so can be up and down but after that I remember them working very well for me I remember even being able to get on a plane and go on holiday with no anxiety only the normal amount as I am not a fan of flying lol. Sadly after 6 years I find myself back on them today it has been a ruff year ups and downs my wife's sister sadly passed a way on my birthday last year in June and to the shock of everyone she took her own life. And I helped keep them altogether as best I can I was closer to her family than my own so it was very tough as I loved her just as much as everyone else and miss her dearly. On top of that I've been I my job for over 3 years now and still on a contract basis so with my wife 5 months pregnant I do fear losing it as I am the sole provider. The funny thing is I work in pharmaceuticals manufacturing and actually make celexa and lexapro among other things to do with Alzheimer's blood pressure etc. Thers irony for ya

[needtogetwell]

Hi Rednaa,

I hope you don't mind but I'm going to re-frame something you said above.

" I have a job, even though it is contract I am able to support my wife and our unborn child" the facts are the same but this has a more positive feel.

You are a lucky man, you have a job, you have a wife, and before too long you are going to be a dad. Life doesn't get much better than that. Sometimes it is hard to really appreciate the amazing things we have right now when we keep referring to our wish lists.

[Kuma]

Hi Rednaa,

I hope you don't mind but I'm going to re-frame something you said above.

" I have a job, even though it is contract I am able to support my wife and our unborn child" the facts are the same but this has a more positive feel.

You are a lucky man, you have a job, you have a wife, and before too long you are going to be a dad. Life doesn't get much better than that. Sometimes it is hard to really appreciate the amazing things we have right now when we keep referring to our wish lists.

Really well said. Many of us could learn from this.

[healed patient]

Hi Rednaa,

I hope you don't mind but I'm going to re-frame something you said above.

" I have a job, even though it is contract I am able to support my wife and our unborn child" the facts are the same but this has a more positive feel.

You are a lucky man, you have a job, you have a wife, and before too long you are going to be a dad. Life doesn't get much better than that. Sometimes it is hard to really appreciate the amazing things we have right now when we keep referring to our wish lists.
yes .. me too i was do that i was say to my self
you shouldn't show any one your panic feeling because they may say you r crazy girl it help me a lot to hide my panic attacks
in every thing is good to respect and accept your feeling but in panic and obsession it good to be shy for and Taunted from your thoughts
i was do that because i had have panic attack Compulsive obsession and Agoraphobia and shame but this is help me a loooot don't let your prayers and your morning and evening supplications because it's the great way to be contact with your lord and to relax your soul

[healed patient]

Hi Rednaa,

I hope you don't mind but I'm going to re-frame something you said above.

" I have a job, even though it is contract I am able to support my wife and our unborn child" the facts are the same but this has a more positive feel.

You are a lucky man, you have a job, you have a wife, and before too long you are going to be a dad. Life doesn't get much better than that. Sometimes it is hard to really appreciate the amazing things we have right now when we keep referring to our wish lists.

great reply and good thiniking