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Helmut
19-03-08, 21:49
Hi

Just thought I'd say hi.

Have had a few paniv attacks over the last 8 years. I am 25, and only really have the attacks when health issues are concerned. I am extremely frustrated to suffer from this disorder as I am generally a happy person, with nothing bad going for me. However, whenever something health-related happens I panic big-time. For example I had surgery a while ago and had an episode, and yesterday and today I've been having moderate renal-related pain which triggered an attack.

Generally my attacks last about 7-8 hours with varying intensity, and a feeling that I won't be ok even though I know it's completely irrational. I never thought this kind of thing would happen to me and its very unnerving.

Having read a few of the threads here I should just count myself lucky, but its very hard to. When I'm feeling ok (95% of the time) I feel stupid for having the anxiety attacks, and feel weak.

Anyway enough ranting - I have to see my doc soon, so thanks for listening.

Bunty
28-03-08, 13:49
Please don't feel stupid or weak.

Hopefully your doctor has helped you and make sure you read the help pages on this site.

Buntyx

smudgie
28-03-08, 17:46
Hi Helmut and :welcome:

Im so glad you have found this site.
please dont feel stupid your not you are suffering and it must be a tremendous worry for you to live with these fears.

Worrying about ones health and future must be terrible for you.

im glad you are seeing your doctor, if you want to let us know what he/she has said and what suggestions they have made to help you.

Take care of you
Smudgie

Helmut
28-03-08, 23:52
Hi
Thanks. My doc prescribed valium which I take a tab if i feel a panic attack coming on. It seemed to work for me - after half an hour or so.