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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 43

Thanks all for the welcoming comments! :)

Well, today was better than yesterday, and here's hoping to tomorrow being a better day!

Can't wait for next week to start working on session 2.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1665

Welcome Ocean: I no longer have panic attacks. I took a CBT course several years ago. When I started feeling symptoms of anxiety and stress coming back I found this site to "nip it in the bud". There is always something new to learn. CBT works. And this forum is very inspiring and informative. People are friendly and supportive. Keep the faith.

Sunny

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

Hi Ocean!

Welcome! I am a new member too, and just wanted to say hi! I've been having panic attacks for just a little longer than you and know how you feel. The biggest thing I've found from this site, after less than a week being here, is that it gives you hope. It also has given me motivation to learn ways of coping with my panic attacks, instead of feeling at the mercy of them. I, too, have had days where getting up in the morning was an event that caused panic and then general anxiety through out the day. It seemed the only time I felt safe was while sleeping. So, I understand.

It's nice to meet you and glad that you are here! I'm learning that the people are great! Very supportive with a wealth of information. And the sessions make you feel empowered!

Your new friend,

Addie

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Ocean

Very similar storey, and CBT works. Meds as an adjunct to CBT allow you to absorb the information. Meds will put your panic on the shelf as long as you take them but only CBT will put your panic in the closet and close the door so to speak. The least you will get is that you will have control not the panic. The best is that you will not be able to remember why or when you had panic attacks. A little like a blank space where it used to be. I won't kid you, any one who has had panic attacks has the potential to have more. CBT will take away the reason to have them so that you don't and if you do you will be able to say, oh your back again and shrug them off.

Here for you,

Davit

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

Hi Ocean,

You have come to the right place to learn how to beat panic..its working really well for me and I suffered over 20 years with anxiety and panic. The members here are in varying stages of freedom from panic. If you believe you can get better..you will! And we are all here for eachother...I'm glad to hear your husband supports you...you have alot on your plate with 3 children and a job. You write that on Christmas eve you spent the day in bed because of anxiety? I'm just wondering, because that's what I used to do...go to my bed and stay there..Have you studied the Challenging negative thoughts yet? Thats what has helped beat generalized anxiety. I also take 20 mgs Celexa daily, wish I would have started that, and this program, years ago. Feel free to post as often as you like, and ask any questions. Good luck with this program

Juanita

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11214

Welcome Ocean!

You have come to the right place. This program has helped many people. It is a lot of work but be sure to stick with it. make a plan for yourself and reward yourself for completing sessions and achieving your goals.

Members, please share your experiences with Ocean!

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 43

Hey,

So I'm 30, have a wonderful hubby, a 13 year old stepdaughter and two rugrats of my own, 3 and 1.

My panic attacks started when I was 21, recently enrolled in college, lost my license and subsequently my job, and so whenever I would lie down to go to sleep at night, I started getting panic attacks. I even called 911 in the middle of the night one time, convinced I was having a heart attack. It took my GP and school counsellor a few weeks to realize that I was having panic attacks (after I had an episode in class). Then, I was on and off of meds. I was always the happy one, had tons of friends, was the life of the party! That all kind of started to slow down after that. I would go off the meds because my friends and family didn't think I needed the meds, it was "all in my head". So after I met my husband 6 years ago, it became clear quickly that he was very supportive. He asked me if I had cancer or HIV would I not take meds? Of course! Then his question was why I was hesitating to medicate my anxiety. It's a disease too.. so since then I've been pretty good.

Just recently (in Nov) started a new job after being home for the past 3 years with my babies. Now, they're in daycare, adapting well, my job is OK - not my dream job, but it pays the bills. And on christmas eve my anxiety kept me in bed all day! Now my trigger is waking up in the morning - certainly no avoiding that! So now what?? I upped my meds, am now on 20mg Celexa, (was down to 10 mg every other day before this) and my doc even perscribed Clonazepam to help calm my nerves. My anxiety attacks wax and wane and stay almost all day. I'll get a few minutes of relief, and then I'll think - Oh, I'm not panicking, and then I panic... it's a vicious cycle.
I'm hoping that after 10 years there's still hope for me. I have never done CBT before, but from my recent research, I believe I should be able to get better. I also have a counsellor booked who doesn't have a whole lot of experience with CBT but she said she was willing to try - it's through an EAP, so it's free - beggars can't be choosers -eh?

So, that's me ... anyone with similar stories? Or suggestions?

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