looby
28-06-05, 14:56
Hello,
I have just found this web site, and feel I an really benefit from some of your advice.
I had my first panic attack nearly 3 years ago whilest on holiday with my boyfriend. It was awful. I needed to get back to the apartment, but I couldn't cope with getting in a taxi to get back. Anyway, I carried on as if nothing had happened, and when I eventually returned to work after my holiday, I couldn't cope, and ended up having a breakdown. I was put on various medication and was sent to see a counsellor who is excellent.
I was off work for nearly 2 years, I couldn't leave the house, when I did I felt as if everyone was looking at me. I put on a huge amount of weight, and have become so self concious of the way I look.
Everything started going really well again, I got a new job, with lovely understanding people, my new house is starting to look like home, and my boyfriend and I are getting close again. However, 2 months ago, I was really stressed. There was a major health scare with my sister, which turned out to be negative, thank God! I had to apply for the job I was doing and other trivial things, which I blew out of all proportion. I ended up having my paroxetine decreased and my diothepien increased to help me sleep.
I was really tearful and tired all the time so I went back to my GP, who has also been excellent. My GP ended up increasing my Paroxetine again, so I am on more medication than what I was.
I am starting to pick up again, but my friend is getting married soon, and has asked me to go to the all day thing, but I am dreading it. I no longer drink when I am out so I can have my car there so I can leave immediately, but thinking about it is making me feel really ill.
I have got a big meeting on Thursday and I am dreading it as well. I have been using the Rescue Remedy stuff, and I was given Valium last year, But I have to drive to get there so I can't take them.
Has anyone got any advice?
P.S. Really sorry about the length of this one!
I have just found this web site, and feel I an really benefit from some of your advice.
I had my first panic attack nearly 3 years ago whilest on holiday with my boyfriend. It was awful. I needed to get back to the apartment, but I couldn't cope with getting in a taxi to get back. Anyway, I carried on as if nothing had happened, and when I eventually returned to work after my holiday, I couldn't cope, and ended up having a breakdown. I was put on various medication and was sent to see a counsellor who is excellent.
I was off work for nearly 2 years, I couldn't leave the house, when I did I felt as if everyone was looking at me. I put on a huge amount of weight, and have become so self concious of the way I look.
Everything started going really well again, I got a new job, with lovely understanding people, my new house is starting to look like home, and my boyfriend and I are getting close again. However, 2 months ago, I was really stressed. There was a major health scare with my sister, which turned out to be negative, thank God! I had to apply for the job I was doing and other trivial things, which I blew out of all proportion. I ended up having my paroxetine decreased and my diothepien increased to help me sleep.
I was really tearful and tired all the time so I went back to my GP, who has also been excellent. My GP ended up increasing my Paroxetine again, so I am on more medication than what I was.
I am starting to pick up again, but my friend is getting married soon, and has asked me to go to the all day thing, but I am dreading it. I no longer drink when I am out so I can have my car there so I can leave immediately, but thinking about it is making me feel really ill.
I have got a big meeting on Thursday and I am dreading it as well. I have been using the Rescue Remedy stuff, and I was given Valium last year, But I have to drive to get there so I can't take them.
Has anyone got any advice?
P.S. Really sorry about the length of this one!