Steve P
21-02-06, 16:51
I read the Daily Mail article today and it hit me like a bombshell. Although I first had "one of my funny turns" about 4 years ago, Nicola's description of her traumatic episode on the motorway resounded with me, having had a similar experience just before Xmas. where I was overcome with a wave of otherworldliness (my word!) at 80mph on the M25. I managed to find a slip road and deep breathe for 1/2 hour before the panic subsided.
On the face of it I'm a confident, outgoing man. Company director, sing in a band, give major presentations to the corporate world; but the feeling usually comes when I'm relaxing over the weekend or evening, NOT during what could be perceived as a stressful situation, like public speaking. I seem to be in control at those times. It usually starts with a tingling sensation in my calves, then a wave of dizziness and short breaths.
I've had the lot in the last 4 years - MRI, blood tests, counselling, anti-depressants etc - but found that the best way to handle it is just to be positive and treat every day like your last (without the morbid connotations!). The only frustrating thing for me is an all-pervasive tiredness which can last for days sometimes. When that happens I just try to go with the flow and rest up until it passes. And deep, deep breathing really does help!
I look forward to becoming an active member of the forum, so thanks for having me!
On the face of it I'm a confident, outgoing man. Company director, sing in a band, give major presentations to the corporate world; but the feeling usually comes when I'm relaxing over the weekend or evening, NOT during what could be perceived as a stressful situation, like public speaking. I seem to be in control at those times. It usually starts with a tingling sensation in my calves, then a wave of dizziness and short breaths.
I've had the lot in the last 4 years - MRI, blood tests, counselling, anti-depressants etc - but found that the best way to handle it is just to be positive and treat every day like your last (without the morbid connotations!). The only frustrating thing for me is an all-pervasive tiredness which can last for days sometimes. When that happens I just try to go with the flow and rest up until it passes. And deep, deep breathing really does help!
I look forward to becoming an active member of the forum, so thanks for having me!