lunoar
21-02-12, 13:54
Hi
Quick hello to everyone on these forums and brief summary of why i'm here.
Just over 4 years ago i had a panic attack and have never fully recovered since. I had a few small attacks previously but thought nothing of them as i recovered quite quickly but this time it stuck and i haven't had 1 minute in 4 years where i've felt completely well. Flight of fight response firmly stuck in the "on" position.
Since then i've had an MRI, tried citalopram, been on anxiety courses inc CBT and spoken to about 15 different health professionals, most of their advice has contradicted each other (exercise/don't exercise), (face fears/relax).
I've been diagnosed with CHVS (Chronic hyperventilation disorder), M.E, Panic disorder. I'm dizzy/blurry everyday to different extents with bouts of IBS, neck pain, muscle pain in legs, depersonalisation, twitches.
My coping has improved from being terrified of leaving the house to short holidays and rarely get 10/10 panic attacks anymore but still can't shake this thing, as soon as i'm anticipating something panic builds no matter what i try.
I felt i'd given up towards the end of 2011 but i've just found some motivation to try again, hence joining the forum.
At the moment i'm looking into supplements for more energy, anxiety, seratonin (5HTP/Inositol) and increasing my exercise/fitness levels (resting hasn't worked).
Thanks for reading.
Mark
Quick hello to everyone on these forums and brief summary of why i'm here.
Just over 4 years ago i had a panic attack and have never fully recovered since. I had a few small attacks previously but thought nothing of them as i recovered quite quickly but this time it stuck and i haven't had 1 minute in 4 years where i've felt completely well. Flight of fight response firmly stuck in the "on" position.
Since then i've had an MRI, tried citalopram, been on anxiety courses inc CBT and spoken to about 15 different health professionals, most of their advice has contradicted each other (exercise/don't exercise), (face fears/relax).
I've been diagnosed with CHVS (Chronic hyperventilation disorder), M.E, Panic disorder. I'm dizzy/blurry everyday to different extents with bouts of IBS, neck pain, muscle pain in legs, depersonalisation, twitches.
My coping has improved from being terrified of leaving the house to short holidays and rarely get 10/10 panic attacks anymore but still can't shake this thing, as soon as i'm anticipating something panic builds no matter what i try.
I felt i'd given up towards the end of 2011 but i've just found some motivation to try again, hence joining the forum.
At the moment i'm looking into supplements for more energy, anxiety, seratonin (5HTP/Inositol) and increasing my exercise/fitness levels (resting hasn't worked).
Thanks for reading.
Mark