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Maggie, I had the same problem the other day at school. I felt totally calm and this was weird because I always have some anxiety, at school especially. Then I started worrying that something was off and not right and I sent myself into a full-blown panic attack. I was extremely dizzy and short of breath and felt very hot and nauseous. I had to get up and leave and as soon as I got out of the class I felt totally fine and knew it was just anxiety and that I caused it all myself. We are so used to worrying and feeling anxious that when we don't have those feelings, we think something is wrong so we cause the feelings and start the cycle all over again!! How totally ridiculous is that! But I can definitely relate to you and it does make it harder because you know something is off but really something is right but we are used to it being off (if that makes sense at all). Be strong and just know that you are a healthy young woman and you will beat this anxiety one of these days. It just takes time, patience, and a whole lot of rational thinking. ~Isabella~
17 years ago 0 112 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I woke up today and felt surprisingly calm, like everything was at peace. I felt refreshed and Zen. Within minutes I started feeling like something was off, like something was missing. I felt like I didn't really know myself and was uncomfortable with myself. Before I knew it, I was anxiety ridden and panicking. Eventually I took 0.5mg of an ativan because it was just all too much. I just felt like I was going to lose control or become detached from myself or my surroundings. I have noticed this has happened before. Sometimes it seems like the days when I feel most calm and almost like everything is slowly lifting for good this time, I land up completely panic ridden. These are also the times that I have a hard time realizing it just as anxiety and get more afraid. Does any one ever get this? Do you ever feel like you don't know yourself without the anxiety or panic, and feel uncomfortable and begin to panic as a result? I wish I could know what else I can do when this happens? I would like to keep the initial feeling of calm for as long as I can, but somehow at times it just makes everything worse. Thanks for reading. Any advice would be most appreciated.
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Maggamoo, Welcome to the Panic Center and thanks for sharing your story! You will get through this. Yes, you've experienced a setback and it can be very overwhelming. Start working through our program. Take it one baby step at a time. Once you begin to win small victories over your panic, you'll probably start getting your motivation back. Don't focus on the bigger picture, just focus on today. Danielle ______________________ The PC Support Team
17 years ago 0 1 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello, I just began this today at the suggestion of my Dr. I have been dealing with panic and depression for the past 21 years. As I read through the posts I have had and can empathize with every symptom, thought, feeling that I have read. I am very sick again after being pretty well for the past 10 years. I am on more medication than I have been in a very long time. I thought I had this thing beat but always told my Dr. that I felt that if something major happened in my life I would suffer a setback. Well, sure enough it did. I am so disappointed that this thing has come back so strong. And quite honestly am feeling so much like I just don't want to deal with all the things you have to do get better. As I read through the posts and the things you all go through daily, it is so real and so depressing. I hope I can find the motivation to do it. Has anyone had this thing for 20 plus years like me and can help me find a way to dig myself out of this dread? I just don't know if I want to do it all again.
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Thanks sue f for bringing this thread forward. Jo, just wondering how you are doing? Hope all is well, check in when you can. We are here for you, Casey ______________________________ The Panic Center Support Team
17 years ago 0 77 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
i haven't logged onto this site for some time, but do every now and again to see if i can be of any help, and saw your message. i know it was posted sometime ago, so hopefully you're feeling a bit more positive now, i hope so. if you read through your message its actually really inspiring, lots of ' i felt shaky' etc but then yoy still went ahead and did all these things ! i think thats amazing, and you really should be patting yourself on the back ! it does get easier, but it sounds as if you're doing really well anyhow, i wish you the best.
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Jo, You have some great coping mechanisms and this is wonderful! Swimming will help with your exercise and it is a great form of relaxation. Take the time to go through the program and use it to challenge those thoughts about going into the office. It is a smaller area and this may benefit you. Use the exposure plan to prepare yourself and let us help :) Josie ______________________________ The Panic Center Support Team.
17 years ago 0 75 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
HI, I GAVE UP MY JOB IN JUNE AFTER WHICH WAS THE BEST THING EVER FOR MY PANIC ATTACKS, I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH MY FRIEND WHO HAS HER OWN COMPANY WORKING FROM HER HOUSE, AND I HAVE BEEN DOING AMAZING BUT SHE IS MOVING IN WITH HER PARTNER THIS WEEK AND HAS GOT A PROPER OFFICE AND I KNOW IT SOUNDS SILLY BUT I AM SCARED OF GOING BACK INTO AN OFFICE ENVIRONMENT WORKING IN HER HOME I CAN DO WHAT I WANT WHEN I WANT WORK A LITTLE OR MUCH AS I LIKE AND IT IS STARTING TO BOTHER ME I GAVE UP MY JOB FOR THIS REASON AS I HAD A FEW MONTHS OF WORK DUE TO REALLY BAD ANXIETY, ON FRIDAY NIGHT I WENT T MY HUSBANDS CHRISTMAS PARTY AND JUST BEFORE WE WERE GOING I SUDDENLY STARTED TO FEEL LIKE I DIDNT WANT TO GO INCASE I FELT FUNNY AND STARTED FEEL A LITTLE WOBBLY, I MADE IT THROUGH THE MEAL OK HAD TO GO OUT A ONE POINT AFTER MEAL AS MY LEGS SUDDENLY WENT SHAKEY AND JELLY AND I WANTED TO GO HOME BUT WE DID'NT AND STAYED, THEN SUNDAY MORNING I HAD THIS FUNNY PAIN IN MY ARM AND THOUGHT BLOOD CLOT AND WENT REALLY HOT AND SEWATY, TOTALLY DISTANT AND FELT REALLY WEIRD I CANNOT REALLY DESCRIBE HOW I FELT WAS SHURE SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND SOMETHING WAS GOING TO HAPPEN BUT I DID'NT FEEL PANICKY AND IT DID'NT GET TO IT BUT LEFT ME FEELING SLIGHTLY ON EDGE, THIS TIME OF YEAR IS USUALLY BAD FOR MY FEELINGS AND I WANT TO ENJOY MYSELF, TODAY I AM AT WORK AND FEELING BUT SHAKEY, WOBBLY, TENSE SHOULDERS, FUNNY HEAD AND JUST WANT TO BE AT HOME. I AN THINKING MAYBE ITS BECAUSE I AM GOING BACK INTO THE ENVIRONMENT THAT SCARES ME THE OFFICE IN A BUILDING WITH OTHER OFFICES AND PEOPLE AND KEEP PICTURING HAVING TO RUN OUT, I AM ALSO DUE THE MONTHLY GIRLY PROBS THIS WEEK SO COULD IT BE ALL THIS AS I HAVE BEING DOING SO GOOD AND IT WAS'NT UNTIL I STARTED THINKING ABOUT THE OFFICE REALLY THAT IS SEEMS TO BE STARTING. EVERYONE HAS COMMENTED ON HOW GOOD I HAVE BEEN DOING WE EVEN JOINED A GYM WHERE I HAVE BEEN DOING 40 LENGHTS IN POOL 3 OR 4 TIMES A WEEK AND ON MY OWN SOMETIMES WHICH IS SOMETHING I WOULD NEVER HAVE DONE BEFORE.

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