judipat
20-05-07, 21:43
My anxiety and panic attacks returned about 6 weeks ago after 20 odd years. The first one came completely out of the blue and it took me a while to realise what it was. That did'nt make it any better though - it left me feeling completely wrecked and I started to worry about my health again.
I've had several attacks in the last 6 weeks - I feel very dizzy/lightheaded, then I feel sick, then I panic and cant get my breath (which makes things worse).
I went to the doctors last week because I was feeling so awful. My stomach constantly feels bloated and i feel sick all the time. My breathing is really bad which has given me pains in my chest, my head feels as though its in a vice, I cant focus properly and I cant concentrate (its really hard writing this).
Anyway, today was terrible. I was gardening and was really enjoying it - then suddenly my whole body felt as if I had pins and needles, I was completely disorientated, dizzy. sick and started burning up. I had to come back inside, had a cold shower and tried to get my breathing under control. The thing is, it leaves me feeling so drained and very weak.
I have to go back to the docs next week to have a series of blood tests - I know I'm going through the menapause and my doctor was telling me that there are links with hormone changes and mental health. The most obvious ones are pubity, post natal and the menapause.
I am supposed to go to work tomorrow and that is filling me with dread - I dont know why, I love my job, I just dont feel well enough.
Sorry for going on.
Judi
I've had several attacks in the last 6 weeks - I feel very dizzy/lightheaded, then I feel sick, then I panic and cant get my breath (which makes things worse).
I went to the doctors last week because I was feeling so awful. My stomach constantly feels bloated and i feel sick all the time. My breathing is really bad which has given me pains in my chest, my head feels as though its in a vice, I cant focus properly and I cant concentrate (its really hard writing this).
Anyway, today was terrible. I was gardening and was really enjoying it - then suddenly my whole body felt as if I had pins and needles, I was completely disorientated, dizzy. sick and started burning up. I had to come back inside, had a cold shower and tried to get my breathing under control. The thing is, it leaves me feeling so drained and very weak.
I have to go back to the docs next week to have a series of blood tests - I know I'm going through the menapause and my doctor was telling me that there are links with hormone changes and mental health. The most obvious ones are pubity, post natal and the menapause.
I am supposed to go to work tomorrow and that is filling me with dread - I dont know why, I love my job, I just dont feel well enough.
Sorry for going on.
Judi