I don't necessarily suffer sudden panic "attacks", but do suffer from chronic worry and anxiety, that causes me to suffer 24/7. Hope it's ok I joined here.
I'm a 41 yo stay at at home dad, tho I do some landscaping (cutting lawns) over the spring and summer. But mostly I'm home all the time. My wife is also 41, an elementary school teacher since graduating college at a normal age. We have a only child, a daughter who is 11.
My first possible episode started when I was around 23-24 years old when I suddenly felt dizzy/bout of vertigo while at one of my first jobs. I was diagnosed with GAD by my gp. He tried me on quite a few SSRI's, but none of them really helped. He also put me on Ativan, which was the only thing that has ever helped. Admittedly, it's been years since I've tried anything else. I saw a therapist one time, and never went back cause of the cost. (I worry about money as well). Never tried much else besides just meditation (self-help), but doesn't usually help.
I suffered for years from frequent palpitations, which were thought to be because of the anxiety, and was put on Bystolic for them, which had helped. But lately, they have returned with a vengence and I suffer through them as best I can.
A new sensation started a couple months ago, and that's best described as a tingling in my head, mainly in the back. Very disconcerting....
Anywho....I have a lot to say, but that's a good introduction...nice to meet you all, hope to make some new friends for support here.
