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12-11-08, 15:45
Hi there,
I am 37 years of age and have been suffering from depression and panic attacks for about 18 months. I am fortunate that the panic attacks do not happen that often now as on medication. I suffer badly with chest pains and arm pains which make me think I am having a heart attack and this leads to a panic attack. I am now constantly checking my breathing and pulse and although I don't have them feel very close to having a major attack most of the time. Things are really getting on top of me. My GP is great and I am meant to be starting a therapy group soon although it is two hours a week during working time and I don't know if I can get the time off work. Feel like I am at the end of my tether. There are no local night groups that meet up unfortunately. My nearest seems to be Woking which is an hours drive away.
This is the first time I have been on this site and whilst I would not wish anxiety on to anyone it is nice to know that I am not alone.
I am 37 years of age and have been suffering from depression and panic attacks for about 18 months. I am fortunate that the panic attacks do not happen that often now as on medication. I suffer badly with chest pains and arm pains which make me think I am having a heart attack and this leads to a panic attack. I am now constantly checking my breathing and pulse and although I don't have them feel very close to having a major attack most of the time. Things are really getting on top of me. My GP is great and I am meant to be starting a therapy group soon although it is two hours a week during working time and I don't know if I can get the time off work. Feel like I am at the end of my tether. There are no local night groups that meet up unfortunately. My nearest seems to be Woking which is an hours drive away.
This is the first time I have been on this site and whilst I would not wish anxiety on to anyone it is nice to know that I am not alone.