JonH
24-06-09, 10:01
Morning all,
Trying to think of the best way to write an introduction without sounding robotic so if I do, then appologies.
I am a 29 year old from Warwickshire, married with 3 lovely daughters.
I have suffered with panic attacks for about 6 months now, the first occured driving back from work, my only thoughts at the time was "heart attack, I'm going to die". Needless to say I didn't.
After 3 weeks off work I pulled myself together and decided to take things easy, reduce my stress and not worry so much. This has worked to a certain degree, however, I still have periods where my brain decides to switch over to panic attack mode and this deflates me for 3-4 days until the side effects wear off.
My doctor has precribed anti-depressants that help with panic dissorder (something beginning with "C"??, can't remember), but I am reluctant to take something that has multiple side effects that are common to occur, I would rather take a none medicated approach.
My mind cannot understand why I am still suffering with this ailment when most of the time I feel 110%. It just doesn't make sense.
After lurking on the site for 6 months and reading about the effects this disorder has on other people I realise that I am very lucky, my symptoms seem incredably minor compared to the majority here. It's just frustrating when I feel happy with things for a while and then I'll have an attack for no reason at all.
Jon
Trying to think of the best way to write an introduction without sounding robotic so if I do, then appologies.
I am a 29 year old from Warwickshire, married with 3 lovely daughters.
I have suffered with panic attacks for about 6 months now, the first occured driving back from work, my only thoughts at the time was "heart attack, I'm going to die". Needless to say I didn't.
After 3 weeks off work I pulled myself together and decided to take things easy, reduce my stress and not worry so much. This has worked to a certain degree, however, I still have periods where my brain decides to switch over to panic attack mode and this deflates me for 3-4 days until the side effects wear off.
My doctor has precribed anti-depressants that help with panic dissorder (something beginning with "C"??, can't remember), but I am reluctant to take something that has multiple side effects that are common to occur, I would rather take a none medicated approach.
My mind cannot understand why I am still suffering with this ailment when most of the time I feel 110%. It just doesn't make sense.
After lurking on the site for 6 months and reading about the effects this disorder has on other people I realise that I am very lucky, my symptoms seem incredably minor compared to the majority here. It's just frustrating when I feel happy with things for a while and then I'll have an attack for no reason at all.
Jon