MONKEE_MAGIK
25-01-10, 09:29
Hi,
I have been suffering with panic attacks since I was very young and have managed to develop coping strategies to deal with them, however lately I have been struggling to cope.
I go from feeling positive and trying to focus on the future to having a panic attack about a whole range of things. This changes several times a day and I am not sure if it perhaps depression creeping back in? Sometimes I am fine and don't worry at all then an hour later I am crying and feeling helpless. It is really getting on my nerves.
I am reluctant to go to the GP again as a few years ago I had a bad episode of depression and I was very dissappointed as I was giving antidepressants and a referral to counselling. However by the time I got to see the counsellor (several weeks later) I was improving and they did not feel I needed any further treatment! I also get HA so I really don't want to be on any medications as I feel this would increase my anxiety too much.
I am also worried about having this put on my medical records as I am still trying to find a permanent job and I feel this may be an issue to future employers.
I don't know why I have posted this but I suppose it is just to get it off my chest. It would also be nice to hear others experiences and advise?
Thanks
Monkee xxx
I have been suffering with panic attacks since I was very young and have managed to develop coping strategies to deal with them, however lately I have been struggling to cope.
I go from feeling positive and trying to focus on the future to having a panic attack about a whole range of things. This changes several times a day and I am not sure if it perhaps depression creeping back in? Sometimes I am fine and don't worry at all then an hour later I am crying and feeling helpless. It is really getting on my nerves.
I am reluctant to go to the GP again as a few years ago I had a bad episode of depression and I was very dissappointed as I was giving antidepressants and a referral to counselling. However by the time I got to see the counsellor (several weeks later) I was improving and they did not feel I needed any further treatment! I also get HA so I really don't want to be on any medications as I feel this would increase my anxiety too much.
I am also worried about having this put on my medical records as I am still trying to find a permanent job and I feel this may be an issue to future employers.
I don't know why I have posted this but I suppose it is just to get it off my chest. It would also be nice to hear others experiences and advise?
Thanks
Monkee xxx