cadburystray
12-05-15, 22:24
Firstly, I would like to say, what a great relief to have found this site.
I am suffering quite bad at the moment. I firstly suffered panic attacks over 25 years ago after having my first daughter. I educated myself on what they were, what caused them etc and pleased to say that ever since then have managed to be in control of them.
I have worked in mental health services and have qualifications in counselling so over the years have been able to help other people with anxiety/panic etc. I am also trained in reflexology, massage etc, so a huge shock for me when the panic and anxiety hit me again.
I think the worst panic attacks are coinciding with my periods so am quite sure I could be menopausal. They are just horrendous and uncontrollable. I spend the whole day worrying or thinking about dying or that I have some awful disease.
Currently, life is stressful. I am 49, my husband is in prison and I have 2 young children aged 8 and 6. My 8 year old daughter has Downs syndrome and has been let down badly by the education system so I have that constant battle on my hands. I have just moved house and have no family or friends for support. Now the panic attacks and anxiety I have returned I feel more alone than ever.
I feel privileged to have come across this site. I had a huge panic attack in the middle of last night and ended up calling the doctor. I still felt ill today but fortunately discovered this site this afternoon. I was quickly reminded of a few old tricks I had forgotten. I got in the car, belted out some tunes whilst on my way to pick up some valerian and Bach flower remedies. All the while I was training my thoughts to think positive and remember I was well.
I know I can get through this and even more so now I have found a site like this for support.
Cad
I am suffering quite bad at the moment. I firstly suffered panic attacks over 25 years ago after having my first daughter. I educated myself on what they were, what caused them etc and pleased to say that ever since then have managed to be in control of them.
I have worked in mental health services and have qualifications in counselling so over the years have been able to help other people with anxiety/panic etc. I am also trained in reflexology, massage etc, so a huge shock for me when the panic and anxiety hit me again.
I think the worst panic attacks are coinciding with my periods so am quite sure I could be menopausal. They are just horrendous and uncontrollable. I spend the whole day worrying or thinking about dying or that I have some awful disease.
Currently, life is stressful. I am 49, my husband is in prison and I have 2 young children aged 8 and 6. My 8 year old daughter has Downs syndrome and has been let down badly by the education system so I have that constant battle on my hands. I have just moved house and have no family or friends for support. Now the panic attacks and anxiety I have returned I feel more alone than ever.
I feel privileged to have come across this site. I had a huge panic attack in the middle of last night and ended up calling the doctor. I still felt ill today but fortunately discovered this site this afternoon. I was quickly reminded of a few old tricks I had forgotten. I got in the car, belted out some tunes whilst on my way to pick up some valerian and Bach flower remedies. All the while I was training my thoughts to think positive and remember I was well.
I know I can get through this and even more so now I have found a site like this for support.
Cad