Hi Riverwind.
You and I have done a great thing by joining this panic centre. It's so important to be able to talk about our disorder and know that others are going through the same thing. It's good that you know that your avoidance isn't helping, it's really not. I get the stomach issues and sweats too and it's absolutely horrible. I was better for a long time and now some stressful situations in my life have brought everything back again and I have to relearn how to cope with things. Please don't refer to yourself as a whackjob because you're not. I'm adding you as a buddy. If you ever need to express your feelings please feel free to do so. Got to get you out into the park in time for spring! :)
I hate the word phobia. It sounds so clinical and negative. I guess my phobia would be social situations. It's almost schitzophrenic for me because I'm such a social person but the fear of panic attacks really forces me to avoid any gathering where I may feel uncomfortable. My boyfriend of 3 years has been there for me through everything and I always feel comfortable with him and now that we are possibly breaking up and I'm going to be living on my own I'm feeling like I can't go anywhere without panicing unless he's there. I know he's not always going to be there and I know that I need to get over this fear and that I will be fine on my on but it's easier said than done. I can't focus on what I need to do for myself because I'm spending so much time worrying about panic attacks and focusing on my symptoms. I'm depressed and all i want to do is cry and sleep. :(
Another tip may be taking your medication at a different time of day. I used to take mine before bed and now I take it in the morning and have found that I don't have as much trouble sleeping. I understand your hesitation about taking sleeping aids. Sometimes it feels like you start with one type of medication and then it just snowballs into you taking other medications to get rid of the side effects of another. It's a tangled web my friend.
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