Hi there, I’m brand new to this forum. I suffered from panic attacks and anxiety a few years ago. After being two years free of them they have hit me again like a tonne of bricks. I know there are a few contributing factors. It was the anniversary of my dads death and I have also entered a fairly new relationship. I am due to go on holiday with my boyfriend and a lot of his friends in two weeks time and I am waking up drenched in sweat thinking about it with a pounding heart. My doctor has prescribed me sertraline but I don’t particularly want to start a new medication so close to going and have committed to cbt sessions a few times a week leading up to it. Does anyone have any advice . I really do want to go but I just want to be normal on the trip. I’m scared to drink alcohol incase I panic the next day and I’m also scared I will just want to leave and be unable to stop panicking whilst away.
I have diazepam for a safety backup but any advice would be great. I really don’t want this to stop me experiencing life and fun things
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