Jewels
01-07-07, 16:23
Decided to take the plunge and talk to anyone in a similar situation to me as there does not seem to be any support network in my area.
I have been suffering Anxiety & Panic Attacks for some 13yrs, and have been desperatley trying different things to stop them but so far haven't found the answer, however I will continue to battle on as its only myself that can get me out of this.
It all started when I was 19yrs old, my mum was suffering from cancer and it was really taking its toll on me. Then one day after I had just finished work, and was on my why home to catch the train as normal, out of no where I was experiencing feelings that I hadn't experienced before and thought I was going to die! Little did I know at the time, that this was in fact a panic attack. Instead of confronting the situation, I decided that I wouldn't get on a train again, and decided to drive everywhere instead, as this was the only way I felt safe. Since then, I avoid all situations that cause me fear and anixety ie holidays abroad, shopping, concerts etc and in doing this I have been putting my life on hold, it has also affected my relationships and distress to my family.
If anyone else is still suffering the same or have some helpful tips then it would be good to hear from you.
I have been suffering Anxiety & Panic Attacks for some 13yrs, and have been desperatley trying different things to stop them but so far haven't found the answer, however I will continue to battle on as its only myself that can get me out of this.
It all started when I was 19yrs old, my mum was suffering from cancer and it was really taking its toll on me. Then one day after I had just finished work, and was on my why home to catch the train as normal, out of no where I was experiencing feelings that I hadn't experienced before and thought I was going to die! Little did I know at the time, that this was in fact a panic attack. Instead of confronting the situation, I decided that I wouldn't get on a train again, and decided to drive everywhere instead, as this was the only way I felt safe. Since then, I avoid all situations that cause me fear and anixety ie holidays abroad, shopping, concerts etc and in doing this I have been putting my life on hold, it has also affected my relationships and distress to my family.
If anyone else is still suffering the same or have some helpful tips then it would be good to hear from you.