ange2008
26-11-08, 15:58
Hi
Have jsut found this website after suffering with anxiety and panic attacks for 4 years on and off. I was absolutely shocked when the doc told my I'd been having panic attacks 4 years ago and am currently on my 3rd period of anxiety/panic attacks.
As I said abaove the first period was 4 years ago and it really shocked me - what shocked me more was the doc I saw at that time put me on lithium, which I understand now was not a suitable treatment, I only took it for 2 weeks though. The anxiety/panics lasted about 3 months but I got over them as I met my now husband and my life was great and happy. Then approximately 2 years ago I had a bit of a breakdown after a prolonged period of stress from work, I took citalopram and went for CBT and after a few months felt much better. I was fine then until a few weeks ago when I went on a course from work and had a panic attack and ever since have been feeling really anxious and a bit depressed
One thing I have noticed is that the 3 episodes of anxiety/panic I have had have always started late October, getting much worse in November - has anyone found that?
Sorry to ramble on, not sure really what info I'm supposed to give to introduce myself really!!!
Have jsut found this website after suffering with anxiety and panic attacks for 4 years on and off. I was absolutely shocked when the doc told my I'd been having panic attacks 4 years ago and am currently on my 3rd period of anxiety/panic attacks.
As I said abaove the first period was 4 years ago and it really shocked me - what shocked me more was the doc I saw at that time put me on lithium, which I understand now was not a suitable treatment, I only took it for 2 weeks though. The anxiety/panics lasted about 3 months but I got over them as I met my now husband and my life was great and happy. Then approximately 2 years ago I had a bit of a breakdown after a prolonged period of stress from work, I took citalopram and went for CBT and after a few months felt much better. I was fine then until a few weeks ago when I went on a course from work and had a panic attack and ever since have been feeling really anxious and a bit depressed
One thing I have noticed is that the 3 episodes of anxiety/panic I have had have always started late October, getting much worse in November - has anyone found that?
Sorry to ramble on, not sure really what info I'm supposed to give to introduce myself really!!!