Panic attacks

[simmy]

Hi my name is Simone!

Im new to the website, its just fantastic! Just reading that other people have the same condition and syptoms is so relieving.

Ive suffered with panic attacks since the age of 20 I am now 24, my life has been on hold, I havent travelled out of Lincoln for nearly 5 years.

The doctor has diagnoised my anxiety as Globus Hystericus - difficulty in swallowing/choking sensation. In 5 years I still havent managed to cope with the attacks or calm myself down.

One day I hope to managed my attacks and go on holiday to somewhere tropical!

Thank you for making the time to read my problem!

[3faces]

Hi Simone:D

Welcome to this forum and I know what you mean about finding a site where you can read about people suffering with the same or similar anxieties as yourself.

It's great to know you are not alone or strange!!

You'll get lots of advice and support here. I'm sure you will get to that tropical place one day:D



Jem xxx

[Karen]

Hi Simone

Welcome to the forum. It certainly is reassuring when you realise you are not alone.

The throat symptoms you mention are common and you might like to read the posts MORE HORRID SYMPTOMS!!!! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1957) and A strange one, anyone else experienced similar?? (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3741) about this.

Also have a look at the First Steps (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=cms&c=firststeps) information.

Are you receiving any help from a therapist for this at all?

Karen

Karen



It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.

[dream]

hi simone
welcome to this site
denisexx

denise

[trac67]

Hi Simone,
Welcome to the forum, you will get a lot of good advice here and make some great friends, stay focused and positive there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Take care
Trac xx

'Live your life with arms wide open, today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwitten'

[Meg]

Simone

Interesting that your doctor diagnosed your panic AS Globus Hystericus.

We see it more as one symptom of a larger anxiety picture.

Maybe it is having this symptom that causes you to panic - but what caused the symptom initially ??

Wade your way through some of these to see you're in good company and can be overcome

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/symptoms.htm
http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/healthanxiety.htm

MORE HORRID SYMPTOMS!!!! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1957)
Swallowing / throat problems / Being strangled! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4476)
What has suddenly changed, feel awful! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3518)
Really frightend of Swallowing, (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3576)
A strange one, anyone else experienced similar?? (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3741)
throat !!! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3857)
Strange Lump in Throat (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3929)
Throat, improvements, questions (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4008)
Problems with eating and Swallowing, (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4175)
update on throat problems (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4270)
Swallowing fear (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4341)
Horrible Throat Feelings! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4396)
Finally admitted what the problem is! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4725)
Another scared one (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4770)
Strange symptom that comes with anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4771)
Swallowing / throat problems / Being strangled! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4476)
swallowing difficulties associated with panic? (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5359)
Globus Hystericus??? (not so hysterical) (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5612)




Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

Your anxiety is the human representation of the pictures that you paint using your many vivid colours of revolving and reoccurring thoughts.
How big is your gallery ?

[nomorepanic]

Simone

I am so pleased to see that you decided to join and get some valuable help here.

Take some time to look around the posts and read all you can and you will soon see that you are not alone.

Nicola

"Nearly all happiness comes into our lives through doors we don't even remember leaving open"

[seh1980]

Welcome aboard!! :D

"If life were simple, word would have got around"

[pips]

Hi Simone,

A BIG warm welcome to this site.

I do hope it helps you.

Take care,

Love PIP'S

X X X X

[sueiamnew]

Welcome to the site Simone.

[simmy]

<b id="quote">quote:</b id="quote"><table border="0" id="quote"><tr id="quote"><td class="quote" id="quote">Hi Simone:D

Welcome to this forum and I know what you mean about finding a site where you can read about people suffering with the same or similar anxieties as yourself.

It's great to know you are not alone or strange!!

You'll get lots of advice and support here. I'm sure you will get to that tropical place one day:D



Jem xxx

<div align="right">Originally posted by Jem - 18 October 2005 : 14:51:21</div id="right">
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[simmy]

<b id="quote">quote:</b id="quote"><table border="0" id="quote"><tr id="quote"><td class="quote" id="quote">Hi my name is Simone!

Im new to the website, its just fantastic! Just reading that other people have the same condition and syptoms is so relieving.

Ive suffered with panic attacks since the age of 20 I am now 24, my life has been on hold, I havent travelled out of Lincoln for nearly 5 years.

The doctor has diagnoised my anxiety as Globus Hystericus - difficulty in swallowing/choking sensation. In 5 years I still havent managed to cope with the attacks or calm myself down.

One day I hope to managed my attacks and go on holiday to somewhere tropical!

Thank you for making the time to read my problem!

<div align="right">Originally posted by sclements - 18 October 2005 : 14:35:23</div id="right">
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[simmy]

Thank you all so much for your comments! Im struggling on how to repky to you all individually, help!

Simmy x

[Sue K with 5]

Hi Simone

Welcome to NMP ! I am glad to see you found us! there are many people on here with similar symptoms to you so your not alone! It does and will get easier and I am sure that holiday in the tropics is not far away

Take care for now


Sue with 5

scknight

[paladin806]

Hi Simmy, welcome to a great site,loads of good advice.

"I heard someone calling my name one day, so i followed that voice down the lost highway"

[simmy]

Hi all

Im still trying to figure out the site, hopefully im doing it right! Here goes....

To answer some questions, I really struggle with coping with panic attacks, Ive tried most things from Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture and still I cant stop thinking about having an attack which then gives me one! Im stuck in a rut, I work myself up all the time, I can see my freinds and family and work colleagues getting impatient with me. There is not a day goes by when im not burning with anxiety.

Any suggestions? I am a happy person really, I sound so desperate!

Simmy x


Simmy x

[Meg]

Well done for recognising that it is your own thought patterns that are keeping you from making progress.

Lets try to keep our thoughts in perspective (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=283)
Mind Games (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1789)
obsessive thoughts & anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3096)
Still suffering this damn "suggestive" thing.. (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4288)
How to CURE yourself ! The definitive guide here.. (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5357)

General counselling is not the same as CBT which you may want to investigate further.



Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

Your anxiety is the human representation of the pictures that you paint using your many vivid colours of revolving and reoccurring thoughts.
How big is your gallery ?

[tammyg]

Hi Simmy and welcome,

*I am a happy person really, I sound so desperate!* Not at all, everyone feels like this at first, just finding the site and starting to post will help immensley I'm sure.

Finding out the cause of the anxiety will help you deal with the symptoms.

Also changing your thought patterns; you are very right. If you think about panic you probably will, I have done it so many times. It is hard to change your thoughts but just noticing them is a good start. Have you read anything about CBT? it may help with those thoughts.

Tammy x

[W.I.F.T.S.]

Hi Simone,

I understand what you're going through. Since I became ill I don't like motorways or bridges and I try to steer well clear of kitchen knives. I can't stress how important it is for you to face your fears though, because otherwise they take over your life and deprive you of so much. I become very anxious and agitated even driving to work, but I still commit myself to trips away because otherwise I'm trapped in this small town. I know it isn't easy and I actually dread the trips beforehand, but once we're a little way into it I begin to relax and it's not so bad. Facing and conquering fear is so rewarding and liberating- you'll wonder why you let yourself worry so much. I read a quote recently: "When you notice how much danger there is all around you, then nothing is really very scary". Personally, I've suffered from severe anxiety for about three years, but I truly believe the further you can expand your 'comfort zone', the easier life becomes.

Ships in harbour are safe..but that's not what ships were built for.