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Hello Jo,
 
I do not know what to add to all the wonderful welcome posts you got. They pretty much said it all. But I did want to drop in and say welcome to the forums!
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Hello Jo and welcome here . I would just like to echo what the lovely DazedMommy said and Miki . Dazed absolutely said it all and i cant add to it one bit . I do hope things get better . Between us all we have had a really rough ride , but are getting better and stronger together .
Like DM said please keep posting it does help  , honest .
 
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15 years ago 0 477 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Jo,
It does seem like you have a lot in your hands to worry about. Man, panic attacks really suck... why do they happen when you need to be your best? I've been going through some trouble in my marriage now, and I wish I never had to have anxiety disorder. But I am still holding on to the belief that one day it is for the better. I don't know what that is yet, but we will gain something and a lot for all this suffering so please don't give up. We will get through this and I think you've done a great job at even going to work! It's hard to believe because 'normal' people work and people without anxiety disorder don't know what it's like to be alone trapped in there by yourself. But you are so courageous at to attempt it and so congrats on that!

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Hi Jo
 
First let me say..welcome to the forums and to say sharing your story is a big step in itself.  You've definately come to the right place as so many of us are able to relate to you on many levels.
 
Sounds like a pretty awful attack and I'm sorry you had to experience that.  I haven't had one like that in years BUT I have had them and you're not alone for sure.
 
It sounds to me though like you have a LOT of major things going on in your life that I believe are definately contributing to your anxiety.  When people we love are not well it's emotionally draining which leaves us exposed to a lot of things.
 
I know the doctor / hospital scares you but I truly believe you would benefit from talking to someone about your feelings and symptoms.  You definately want to rule out any underlying causes such as low blood sugar, iron etc that can all contribute to being dizzy and light headed etc. What about having your hubby come with you?  or a girlfriend or relative.  When I was really bad years ago I either took my hubby or sister and that was always very helpful to me.
 
Something you said though made my heart ache a bit... Having a baby...  Just because you have anxiety does NOT mean you cannot have a baby or be a wonderful mother... I have 2 children ... my youngest being two and let me tell you that I am a great mother and am so glad I took the chance...I was afraid too..wondering if my pregnancy would make my anxiety worse etc... and you just need to have an open relationship with your doctor and hospital..   You don't have to write this chapter out of your life... I just think you need to be talking to someone who can show you all the options and help available.  There are groups available etc.
 
Jo... there is NOTHING wrong with you ... you just have an anxiety disorder.  Even at it's worst ... it does not define who you are... it's like being a diabetic... It gets better!! and a lot of us can help you along the way. 
 
Be patient with yourself Jo and don't be too hard on yourself.  You're only human...;0
 
Take care and keep posting.
 
DM
 
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Jo,   Thank you for sharing with us.  Continue working throught the program for tips and advice as to how you can challenge your thought and help minimize your panic. Have you ever had the opportunity to speak with a professional about your symptoms?     Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
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Hi Guys, I have started a part-time job where my brother works and also my mother in law started there opposite me as well which is nice if you tend to panic well obviously I been very anxious about it as not worked for 3 years due to mega panic attacks everyday at work, have really enjoyed doing my own thing from home but bills going up mean I have to work now, well I am enjoying the job just in local depart store did'nt want to go back to office but recently I have been feeling nervous about going as I am scared I gonna go of on one at work.  Well yesterday I suddenly felt hot prob was warm and rushing around but went mega hot and started feeling myself going all funny numb and faint so immediately ran of shop floor and hide in the stock room away from everyone the sweat was horrible could'nt cool my self down I do tend to sweat a bit when I get like this,  I felt for shure I was going to faint on my own in there, my eyes were blurry, started feeling numb and really faint, obviously I know I was panic about it by this time but was getting hotter and hotter, I hide in there for about half hour got up felt funny sat down on floor again, don't know what happened really freaked me not had anything ike that for years really get numb and funny head and sweat when nervous but thats was horrible.  I feel really tired today been do lots of extra hours although only work 4 hours 3 afternoons a week been doing some full days and extra afternoon shifts, my Hubby has been really ill with some sort of virus and obviously down a lot in money for bills so that worrying me but not to the extent I thought it would make me like this, also my Dad going in for operation and he has bad heart and I don't want him to have it and hosiptal is instant freak out for me even being near them, Doctors the same Im bouning of the walls if I have to go there, freaked waiting for my Hubby there in the car the other day.  I feel so stupid and scared that this is happening again, how am I ever going to have a baby and I am 34 now.  Whats wrong with me.

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