kathryn
27-02-06, 13:22
Hi my name is Kathryn. I am a new memeber to nomore panic. this is the first time i have ever talked on line about my experiencies.
Having suffered for such along time, i could myself write a book, about my experiences, but i will just outline my problems. I Hope that is ok.
I had my first panic attack walking across a road, it came totally out of the blue.
I was half way accross the raod, when i started sweating, my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest, and i couldnt breath properly.
My legs felt like lumps of lead. every step felt like a mile.
I finally managed it across, but wonded what had happened to me.
I didnt say anything to anyone about my experience, as i thought it was just me, having a funny turn or something.
I had suffered a very painful and stressful miscarriage, so i put it down to this.
Then it happened again, again and again. at different times and places.
the only person that i could talk to easily was my Grandmother.
I broke down and told her what was happening
She reasurred me that i was not odd or going mad.
After that i tryed to cover it up for a long, long time.
My husband then was not very understanding, so i could not get any help from him.
His answer was pull your self together.
I just hid myself away, so then i became agrophobic and panicky every time i thought about going out, even to work.
(Sorry as i said i could go on for ever.)
To bring you upto date, i am now alot better, after some dreadful years of panic, pain and depression.
I finally found a wonderful support worker who has helped me get back on track. and get my life back.
I still even now have what we call "Blip" Days. I guess they are to be expected when you have suffered for such a long time.
My Mum saw your article in the Daily Mail, so she kept it for me.
I am so glad that this is not such a taboo subject now, so more and more people can benefit from other peoples experencies and help each other.
I wish they had things like this years ago, so then maybe i and many people like me wouldnt of suffered in silence for so long.
Kathryn
Having suffered for such along time, i could myself write a book, about my experiences, but i will just outline my problems. I Hope that is ok.
I had my first panic attack walking across a road, it came totally out of the blue.
I was half way accross the raod, when i started sweating, my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest, and i couldnt breath properly.
My legs felt like lumps of lead. every step felt like a mile.
I finally managed it across, but wonded what had happened to me.
I didnt say anything to anyone about my experience, as i thought it was just me, having a funny turn or something.
I had suffered a very painful and stressful miscarriage, so i put it down to this.
Then it happened again, again and again. at different times and places.
the only person that i could talk to easily was my Grandmother.
I broke down and told her what was happening
She reasurred me that i was not odd or going mad.
After that i tryed to cover it up for a long, long time.
My husband then was not very understanding, so i could not get any help from him.
His answer was pull your self together.
I just hid myself away, so then i became agrophobic and panicky every time i thought about going out, even to work.
(Sorry as i said i could go on for ever.)
To bring you upto date, i am now alot better, after some dreadful years of panic, pain and depression.
I finally found a wonderful support worker who has helped me get back on track. and get my life back.
I still even now have what we call "Blip" Days. I guess they are to be expected when you have suffered for such a long time.
My Mum saw your article in the Daily Mail, so she kept it for me.
I am so glad that this is not such a taboo subject now, so more and more people can benefit from other peoples experencies and help each other.
I wish they had things like this years ago, so then maybe i and many people like me wouldnt of suffered in silence for so long.
Kathryn