im new and confussed

[kimmy]

[:O]hello, im new!!! having panics for about 10months, still puts the wind in me now! i didnt think i was dying, didnt even think i was having a heart attack, i went in for the kill and thaught i was schizphrenic!! or im making myself that way!! i see a counsellor but she said now about seeing a mental health worker, that scares me more! dont you ever wish you were yourself again?????????[Sigh...]

[FAN]

hi and welcome im sure you will find being here really useful as it shows your not alone with anything and the people are great too

fan x

[~S~]

Hi Kimmy

Welcome to the site, theres loads of helpful stuff on here, and everyone is really friendly and suportive.

I certainly do know what you mean by wishing you were yourself again... Im sure we will be our old selves again one day... [8D]

~Sarah ~ xxx

[lisarose]

Hi kimmy,

welcome to the site I'm new too only been here from Monday.

I have been having panic attacks for nearly 5 years but have got them under control most of the time. They still put the wind up me too even though I know what they are but it does get easier with time. Unlike you I did think I was going to die or have a heart attack which lead me to being obsessed with my health for the last 5 years. Just becuase your counsellor has suggested seeing a mental health worker doesn't make you schizophrenic or mental or anything like that so don't be scared it is just they are probably better qualified to deal with your type of problem. I really don't think it is schizophrenia that you have as people tend to loose touch with reality altogether and they also hear voices in their head etc. Pease try not to worry as i think it probably is just anxiety or panic attacks you are having as everyone can get different symptoms. And you will be yourself again soon I'm sure.

Everyone on this site is very friendly and I'm sure you will find it helpful as it has helped me better than any meds/therapy etc in just a few days.

People here are always here to listen and help as much as they can.

Take care

Love Lisaxxx

[Karen]

Hi Kimmy

Welcome to the site. Your counsellor is just suggesting referral to a mental health worker as being someone more experienced to help with your anxiety and panic. It doesn't mean she thinks you are schizophrenic. You wouldn't be questioning your thoughts if you were.

You'll get some good help and support here.



Karen



It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.

[JPF]

Hi Kimmy

Welcome to the forum.. We're all pretty much in the same boat - yes, we wish we felt like we did before and the symptoms can be different for all of us but our common bonds mean what we experience is pretty similar..

Many people fear they're going mad, becoming schizophrenic and all kinds of other things but the truth is that the anxiety/panics are what's making you feel that way.

Everyone here wants to help and support and also understands how you're feeling - it's a great place and it's full of advice that actually works.. Yes having panic/anxiety isn't good but it does respond very well to treatment (in all forms) and by positive thinking too.. this place will help you on many levels.

Good luck and good health.

J

[nomorepanic]

Hi Kimmy

Welcome aboard the forum.

You will meet a great bunch of people on here and get loads of support so stick around.


Nicola

[seh1980]

hi Kimmy,

Welcome to the site!! I look forward to getting to know you better.

Sarah :D

[random_panda]

Hi kimmy

Welcome to the site. There is lots of helpful info and lovely people here to let u know u are not alone.

Hope to speak to you soon

Katie xx

put things in perspective, take a balanced view, when u start to count your troubles, count your blessings too.

[clickaway]

hi kimmy,

glad you found us; I really think joining this site is just another step in going back to the normality that we all cherish.

Also, take up the advice about going to see specialist. I am seeing an occupational therapist who works for the mental health team, but that doesn't mean I'm mad!

Looking forward to more postings from you and perhaps a visit in the chatroom http://pub4.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/342349380

Take Care

Ray

[VickyP]

Hi Kimmy,

Please don't be put off by the job title, it's no reflection on you.

I'm a Primary Care Mental Health Worker and I have some personal qualms with the job title myself. People seem to have come around to the idea of counsellors but wiour job title, the 'mental health' can be off-putting. I always stress with clients that it is my remit to take on patients with mild to moderate common mental health problems, the everyday problems that most of us will encounter in some point in our lives, often as a result of our circumstances.

Yes, anxiety and depression are normal! It is unfortunate that the term 'mental health' has traditionally had a stigma attached and it's a difficult one to lift. I hope by people in my role becoming more visible and increasing in numbers, will help to reduce it and realise that mental health is a concern for all of us. Sorry to get on my soap box but I hope you can see how passionate I am about this!

The reason you will have been referred to a PCMHW is most likely because the counsellor feels you could benefit from a more applied input to your problems. I take lots of referrals via the counsellor when they feel people need some structured support and guidance in strategies that will help to overcome the problems. We use self-help materials and guide clients in using them to help themselves learn the skills that will help them not only during the course of the sessions but for the future. These materials are largely based on cognitive behavioural techniques and there is evidence to suggest that these can be as effective as medication.

This role is still developing and there is no national consensus on exactly what we will offer clients but I have given you a broad outline to what we do and I hope that will help.

Good luck

[sal]

Hi Kimmy

Sorry missed this post earlier. I know exactly how you feel and how hard it is, but at the end of the day hun it is help and we all need it when we suffer.

Would be great to hear how you are feeling.

Love Sal xx


Dont mess up the best things in your life, just because at present you are unsure who you are.


"Life is a distance and to travel that distance you were given the strength and guidance to do so".

[Alexandra]

Hi Kimmy,

Hope things are going better for you now.

Take Care

Alex

Many People Will Walk
In & Out Of Your Life
But Only True Friends
Will Leave Footprints
In Your Heart

[sal]

Hi Kimmy
How are you hun?

Love Sal xx


Dont mess up the best things in your life, just because at present you are unsure who you are.


"Life is a distance and to travel that distance you were given the strength and guidance to do so".

[Meg]

Hello Kimmy

Join the club.

I was one who always went down the thinking I was mad route too , amongst other things of course. Took me ages to overcome it but neithet I , you or others did turn into real psychotic mad people which incidentally is extremely well treated these days too.

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Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

Your anxiety is the human representation of the pictures that you paint using your many vivid colours of revolving and reoccurring thoughts.
How big is your gallery ?