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Hi Ashley,
 
Thanks for the welcome. It's such a relief to find people that are bonding together over mutual experiences even if they are not-so great ones. Still there aren't too many people that will take the time to understand what we go through and what a struggle this is sometimes. I too went from doctor to ER and back to try and pinpoint why these upsetting symptons were occuring but only received a clean bill of health. I did get referrals to a Psychiatrist who prescribed me the dreaded Xanax and a wonderful Pyschologist who is helping me with CBT. I see her once a week and she has taught me breathing techniques and mantras to calm myself. She also gives me assignments which I try to follow such as "not rushing in and out of the grocery store", "staying with the panic until it leaves" etc. Right now the hardest thing to do is just to let the panic come and go. It is so terrifiying that its difficult to stay still and succumb but I have been practicing that and the breathing and have been able to reduce my Xanax intake greatly. I guess I am a work in progress.
AMJ
14 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tin,

Thanks for sharing your story. 

I encourage you to explain your anxiety/panic to your family and close friends. I have told my family, and a few close friends -- and really, I could not be doing this without them. On your bad days or bad moments, you may be able to visit them or call them, and they can support you through your tough times. I imagine with the ones that understand, you'll be able to find some respite and relief in their encouraging words. If at the very least, some company when you feel alone.

I guess you have to be selective in who you tell -- and if any of your friends are indifferent to your disorder, I would imagine that they are either selfish or not a good friend. 

Hope this helps... 


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Welcome AmJ!
 
You have found a great resourse here!  Have you begun to work through the program?  The program will be a great help to you.  Also, read and post often in the forums; they are full of information and inspiration!
 
What are some other avenues of help you have explored?
 
Keep us posted!
 


Ashley, Health Educator
14 years ago 0 50 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
HI, I am new to the program. I started having panic attacks in November and have been seeking any means of help that I can find. My goal is learn to become desensitized to the panic and return to a "normal", balanced state of mind.
 
 
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All the important people in my life know that I have a condition that makes certain situations uncomfortable to me. They don't think I'm crazy, they think I have phobias, which I do. It is easier for people to understand phobias than an anxiety disorder even though 30% of the population has some form of it. If that seems high to you, look at what people do to deal with it. Toe tapping, moving silver ware, rotating there cup, going to the washroom early. Making excuses to leave early.
Looking at the floor, or out the window. Telling your friends you have this condition may even be a relief for them. You may find that some of them have it too.

Davit.
14 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
It does feel good to know that I am not alone.

Luciana, to answer your question, I would just want them to understand why it is that sometimes I act the way I do...I am afraid that they may take my behaviour as a way of avoiding them or maybe even thinking that I don't care about them. I'm not sure how or what I would want to say to them. I could start with I have a problem...that is not easy to admit but I get anxious and experience extreme panic  and fear in stiuations where others may not.  As I said before my main problem is undrstand...I think I first have to undersand what cuases it to share it with them. That is my goal.

I will let you all know how it goes.

14 years ago 0 57 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Tin,
 
I actually told my mom about it. She suffers from them and has been for YEARS. But she is a very religious woman and does a lot praying to get thru hers. I have told my family & closest friends about it and some of them have mentioned that they sometimes have a hard time with anxiety depending on the situation... It helps to know you're not as alone as it may feel at times :)

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Hi TinTin and welcome to our website.
 
You have come to the right place to find the help and support you need. As you noticed many of the members, are going through similar experiences and can provide you with information. If you have any questions or want to share more about yourself and your situation please feel free to post them. Also take a look through the program it will provide you with useful information to guide you through understanding your anxiety.

You mentioned you were thinking about sharing how you feel with your family. This is a great idea since it could provide you with more support on the home front. What would you want to say to them? What would you want them to understand?

Let us know how you are doing.
 
 
Luciana, Bilingual Health Educator
14 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi all, I am new here, stumbled on this site through some search engines...but happy to be here, have been reading and getting to know all of you a little bit...Don't really know where to start or what to say. I'm an older gentleman who has struggled with anxiety throughout his life...I don't know if it's specific situations that bring it or what. There is just this fear when it starts and I feel like I am going to have something very bad happen to me, a heart attack...I noticed some of you have the same fear...

This is really big for me, it's the first time I've admitted that something is not normal with me. I hope to find help here, I'm even considering talking to my familya bout it, just not sure how to say to them what I want to say. Are your families invovled? Did you let them in on your secret?

Tin


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