Hi, my name is Stacey. I had my first panic attack approx. 13 years ago. I've had slight to moderate once in while, nothing to really bother about. In the last 6 months, I've experienced panic attacks, anxiety attacks...you name it. The first ones started back in May, I think. They would be mild, last about a couple of days then just disappear! But then in August, woah! I can't remember the exact day, but I had heart pounding (thought it would jump out of my chest), chest pain, trouble breathing, sweating, extreme fear that I was going to die. I had every symptom, I know. I have lupus and fibromyalgia. In August, I begged to be taken to the er to see what was going on with me. I was scared to death! I found out that I had the panic disorder, anxiety, ptsd and I feel very uncomfortable in public situations where I don't know anyone. Anyway, I am now seeing a therapist. On meds...but I still have anxiety attacks, panic attacks and yes a little depression because of all the attacks. I am trying so hard to battle all of this. I'm afraid to be alone in my own home. In the morning when my hubby goes to work, I freak out. I feel that those around me that don't have this don't understand and are at times judging me. My dad did have his first attack about a while back and is on meds and is better. Finally he understands me too. I go to my parents home or my grandma's so I won't be alone. I really don't understand why my body is going through all this and feel that no matter what I try to do the symptoms, all those icky feelings, just won't stop. I now feel that I'm just rambling on...anyway, I also have the ocd to go along with it.
I'm on here in hopes of finding someone I can relate to. I need to talk to others who are going through the same things.
Stacey
