woody77
08-08-09, 02:49
Basically I'vebeen sufering with anxiety/panic for almost 30 years now. I also have the inevitable health worries/phobias that can go hand in hand with this illness. It sort of doesn't help that I'veworked in the NHS (GP surgeries) since 1986 - I think the old adage 'a little knowedge is dangerous' is true for me! During a stressful time, I will undoubtably have a panic attack at some point - usually waking from sleep - palpitations, sweating, rushing to the loo, pains and tingling etc - I then usually have to take some diazepam and either read, or come onto the computer and read other peoples stories on this site. I find it comforting to know I'm not alone in dealing with my problem.
One of the other triggers I've disovered is alcohol - drinking too much wine often ends up with a panic attack during the night - everytime it happens I vow not to do it again - but the alcohol helps me to deal with the stress and worry and so I get into a vicious circle. Today (yesterday now!) I moved house, so here I am, in the middle of a panic attack, in a strange house which also happens to be quite isolated in a village.
I feel so sad that so much of my life has been blighted and limited by my illness and have tried so many different ways to help me cope - therapies, different medications, self help books - I've read all Dr Claire Weekes' books - I know all the theory and what I should do when panic strikes, but each time I forget all I've learned. I yearn for a peaceful life where I can relax and live normally. I'll never stop trying to overcome my phobias but I'm so tired of it all at times - none of my family really understand just how awful I feel. Is there :blush: any hope for me?
One of the other triggers I've disovered is alcohol - drinking too much wine often ends up with a panic attack during the night - everytime it happens I vow not to do it again - but the alcohol helps me to deal with the stress and worry and so I get into a vicious circle. Today (yesterday now!) I moved house, so here I am, in the middle of a panic attack, in a strange house which also happens to be quite isolated in a village.
I feel so sad that so much of my life has been blighted and limited by my illness and have tried so many different ways to help me cope - therapies, different medications, self help books - I've read all Dr Claire Weekes' books - I know all the theory and what I should do when panic strikes, but each time I forget all I've learned. I yearn for a peaceful life where I can relax and live normally. I'll never stop trying to overcome my phobias but I'm so tired of it all at times - none of my family really understand just how awful I feel. Is there :blush: any hope for me?