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samjanexo
01-02-14, 20:47
So basically I've hit rock bottom again, it's so horrible. I started University a couple of months ago and my anxiety has been getting worse and worse. I have no idea what to do to prevent panic attacks in the middle of lectures. I've missed out on so much in the fear of having a panic attack.
I don't know what to do anymore. I thought it was a phase but it's not going away. It's lead me to self harm many times. So many times that if I get in a really dark place, taking a hack at my thighs is the only release I know of.

Does it get better?
TooMuchToLiveFor
01-02-14, 20:52
Hey Sam.
Welcome to NMP- I am so sorry you are struggling, but this site is full of wonderful and caring people who understand what you are going through.

I was diagnosed with severe panic disorder and agoraphobia, and I am now about 80% well. I am on an SSRI, and I also do CBT and talk therapy.

Have you ever been treated for your anxiety?

May I suggest you check out "Panic Attacks", "Symptoms", and "Anxiety" on this page to the top left? There is also a free CBT course for panic available here.......
samjanexo
01-02-14, 21:02
I'm sorry to hear that, you seem like you're coping really well!
And I've seen the University counsellor a few times but she only tells me things I already know.
I've checked out someone's post on how to handle it when it happens and that's helped me quite a lot.
TooMuchToLiveFor
01-02-14, 21:09
http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/articles/panicattack/

Check this out. :)
samjanexo
01-02-14, 21:34
Thank you!
Pcdaft
01-02-14, 22:40
Yes it does get better just try and be positive ?xx
samjanexo
01-02-14, 23:18
It's hard to be positive when you hate everything about yourself x
Pcdaft
01-02-14, 23:50
Yes I know but I did it so can you ?x
Cú Chulainn
02-02-14, 06:12
Hi Sam :welcome: to NMP.
I would beg you to go to your GP and get some CBT.
You would get straight away because of your age and you self harming.
These no reason you can't get help for it.
Holly Emma
06-02-14, 17:00
This is my first time on here so I feel a bit anxious about it but in a way
It's nice to no am not alone even though I have felt very alone for years.
I find everyday so hard I just don't no where to turn at times. I hope by
Joining I can talk to people just like me and not feel so alone.