Mugshot
13-10-10, 15:31
Hi,
Im new to this forum but have a history of panic attacks/anxiety dating back to 2007.
My first panic attack happened in June 2007, I was at work and hadnt eaten well that day when about 20 minutes before my shift finished I started feeling dizzy and confused and then started panicing. I got taken to hospital and they advised it was a panic attack, I then suffered badly with anxiety with anything related to leaving my home for about a month and ended up having four periods of absence from work because as soon as I tried going I would manage about 2 hours then I would get another episode.
Since this time I have been able to manage my symptoms and even had times where I could go 6 months or more without a panic attack, when I do have one I take myself away from everyone (preferably outside) and let it pass before carrying.
My issue is that on Wed, Thur last week I had to mild attacks but on Sat I had a major one where I started slurring my speech etc. Since then I have been suffering with all signs of anxiety and have been off work (Ive got the usual chills, sweaty clammy hands, feeling weak and faint oh and worst of all waking up startled just as I drift off).
Im going back work tomorrow (well will try) as I dont feel anxious about anything but am still getting the symptoms. I went to the Dr and they are taking my bloods on Monday to make sure everything is okay...my issue is I dont know why its come back when everything has been going great.
I feel alone with this at the moment, my wife is amazing but doesnt understand this condition, I tend to suffer alone but this time its driving me nuts!!!
Im new to this forum but have a history of panic attacks/anxiety dating back to 2007.
My first panic attack happened in June 2007, I was at work and hadnt eaten well that day when about 20 minutes before my shift finished I started feeling dizzy and confused and then started panicing. I got taken to hospital and they advised it was a panic attack, I then suffered badly with anxiety with anything related to leaving my home for about a month and ended up having four periods of absence from work because as soon as I tried going I would manage about 2 hours then I would get another episode.
Since this time I have been able to manage my symptoms and even had times where I could go 6 months or more without a panic attack, when I do have one I take myself away from everyone (preferably outside) and let it pass before carrying.
My issue is that on Wed, Thur last week I had to mild attacks but on Sat I had a major one where I started slurring my speech etc. Since then I have been suffering with all signs of anxiety and have been off work (Ive got the usual chills, sweaty clammy hands, feeling weak and faint oh and worst of all waking up startled just as I drift off).
Im going back work tomorrow (well will try) as I dont feel anxious about anything but am still getting the symptoms. I went to the Dr and they are taking my bloods on Monday to make sure everything is okay...my issue is I dont know why its come back when everything has been going great.
I feel alone with this at the moment, my wife is amazing but doesnt understand this condition, I tend to suffer alone but this time its driving me nuts!!!