peggy27
21-09-09, 13:03
Hi to everyone.
I have stuggled on and off with panic attacks since I was about 19. (i'm 40now). They have only ever been one off incidents that have just come and gone again, and havent been a major concern.
After having a few years of stressful events, divorce etc, they are here again, accompanied by GAD. Its been going on for 18 months now, and quite frankly my life has come to a halt virtually, because of the awful anxiety.
I was prescribed ecitalopram but stopped after a week because it kept me awake.
Has anyone managed to overcome the side effects and found that it helped to bring anxiety down a bit, enough to start getting your confidence back, and make those firsts steps?
I really want to get over this, and feel 'normal' again, travel, and live normally. Its a real struggle at the moment to keep those pesky thoughts at bay! I sometimes am so low, I just cry. Eveything seems so hard.
I have been reading Claire Weekes, whose books are a tremendous help, but its taking that first step which seems to be difficult!!
This seems like a great site, thanks!
I have stuggled on and off with panic attacks since I was about 19. (i'm 40now). They have only ever been one off incidents that have just come and gone again, and havent been a major concern.
After having a few years of stressful events, divorce etc, they are here again, accompanied by GAD. Its been going on for 18 months now, and quite frankly my life has come to a halt virtually, because of the awful anxiety.
I was prescribed ecitalopram but stopped after a week because it kept me awake.
Has anyone managed to overcome the side effects and found that it helped to bring anxiety down a bit, enough to start getting your confidence back, and make those firsts steps?
I really want to get over this, and feel 'normal' again, travel, and live normally. Its a real struggle at the moment to keep those pesky thoughts at bay! I sometimes am so low, I just cry. Eveything seems so hard.
I have been reading Claire Weekes, whose books are a tremendous help, but its taking that first step which seems to be difficult!!
This seems like a great site, thanks!