Good Morning,
Do not be afraid of finding out the truth - the decisions you make after that will be pivoting from a place of knowledge, not from the unknown, which, perpetuates fear.
Bye for now,
Maria
Dear Allison,
Sounds like what happened to me when I was first diagnosed with panic disorder - I was constantly checking my pulse, waking up in the night not being able to breath, hyperveniltating and, having chest pains. That became the telling factor in my prognosis and, now, a constant in my life. They discovered I have an MVP, which is a Mitral Valve Prolapse - this explained everything - research this strange little heart quirk - many people with panic disorders have MVPs. I am now taking Ativan - this has been the only drug over the years to totally relieve me of panic attacks - I have 'break throughs' when my life is very stressful in one way or another, but, if I take my meds like clock work, all is well.
I hope that helped,
Maria
Dear Debra,
I absolutely think you did the right thing! The public awareness of mental disorders/phobias/mental illness/panic disorders and the like is 'still in the dark & full of false and uneducated opinions'. Especially if they see 'psychiatric ward€™ or something like that. I would trust very few people with information about what we are going through!
Patient/Doctor privacy - Good!
Giving too much information out to the 'general public' - Bad!
Who wants to be pigeon holed/judged/categorized by someone who does not have a vested interest in us, accept maybe they want money? Hospital/Insurance Companies, etc. It is embarrassing enough at times to just let family and good friends in on this.
Not to freak you out at all, just be careful!
Bye for now,
Maria
Every time I have a panic attack, I feel like I am going to 'lose my mind' i.e. 'go insane' i.e 'die' - but the good news is - I am still here after dealig with panic attacks and all the side effects for 16 years - I am still sane, did not die and have not lost my mind. It is just a very 'dramatic' and terrifying ordeal, to say the least!! I understand. ;)
Bye for now,
Maria
I feel the same way - finding this site was definately a gift. I think the people behind the scenes are compassionate and attentive - I like to come here to compare notes, cry, vent, 'feel understood' get information for dealing with my panic disorder. I have learned much by visiting this site everyday and contributing what I can.
Bye for now,
Maria ;)
Victoria,
I am so glad we are here for each other. Makes things a little easier.
Have been taking my meds like 'clock work' and keeping the panic attacks at bay - feels really good. I've been getting out a little, also. Been remembering to take my meds in my purse.
I am glad you are doing fine... ;)
Bye for now,
Maria
Copy,
It has been so long since I took an exam. I can only equate it to, say, a very important job interview or a situation where I know I am going to have a hard time dealing with my anxiety.
I would make sure I took my medication. That would be how I would deal with a high panic/anxiety situation.
Hope that helped,
Maria
Tiny stabbing little pains - very piercing though -
irregular heart beat, sometimes - really rapid heart when the panic was coming on - hard to catch my breath then would start hyperventilating - it is like one symptom leads to another.
Nite,
Maria
This message was edited by am on 2-23-02 @ 8:29 PM
Dear Anne-Marie,
I believe, part of the problem at hand is we who have suffered, have a vast store of knowledge about the subject of 'panic disorder' - after all, we are out here dealing with it everyday! Taking it further, we know exactly what many of the 'new comers'(so to speak) are feeling. I think in the majority of the posts therein is a wonderful outpouring of genuine concern for each other.
If you have a moment, could you elaborate on how you wish us to react to someone terrified at night, at work and all of the other dramatic implications, symptoms & situations the members have presented.
I truly am not sure how to proceed.
Thank you,
I remain sincerely yours,
Maria
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