another newbie...

[thewayshegoes]

Hi! I was surfing for info on controlling panic attacks and came across this great site. lots of info which is what I need. Ihave OCD and anxiety for as long as I can remember but have always been able to control it by myself. This last month though, I have had 2 extremely frightening panic attacks and had to go to emergemcy...Now I afraid almost all the time-paniced that I'll have another attack that I can't calm myself down from. I look after my two girls right now at home-by myself-so the thought of getting out of control again is what brought me to seek some answers. I guess I need to fix my negative thinking and my "perfectionist" personailty that is tied into my OCD.
So, I look forward to sharing info on techniques, stressors, OCD management, medication and therapy ideas...This extreme fear cropping up with scary physical effects is new to me but I want to get better. I'm glad there is this website.

[tammyg]

Hi and a warm welcome to the site.

Lots of people here have similar stories to yours, you are most definately not alone.

I hope you can start to learn more and get the support you need to help you.

Tammy x

[Karen]

Hi thewayshegoes

You might find the following information helpful:

First Steps (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=cms&c=firststeps)

Symptoms (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=cms&c=symptoms)

Health Anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=cms&c=healthanxiety)

Links post: Links to posts about Common Problems (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7784)

Have you had any treatment for the OCD and anxiety to date?

You will find a lot of help and support here.


Karen



Happiness is not a state to arrive at but a manner of travelling.

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough ~ Christine Cagney, Cagney & Lacey

[nomorepanic]

Hi there and welcome aboard.

Glad you found us and hope we can be of some help.

Nicola

[thewayshegoes]

No, I haven't had any treatment in the past for any anxiety,depression or OCD...I've basically lived with it and managed the anxiety and OCD but now I guess it's caught up with me and I finally saw a doctor about it. They perscribed ativan for me when I get another massive panic attack-like a valium I guess...and its 2 months till I can see a "mental" doctor, so I'm keeping these pills around for emergencies...But, ultimately, I don't want any medication in my system and want to learn how to control the symtoms myself. I just don't want to feel like I have these last few days...:(...I would rather I lost a limb than feel these panic attacks again...

[Alexandra]

Hi Sylvia

Welcome to the forum.

You will find lots of help & support on here.

Take Care

Alex

Many People Will Walk
In & Out Of Your Life
But Only True Friends
Will Leave Footprints
In Your Heart

[lisarose]

Hi there and welcome to the forum, you have definately come to the right place as you will get lots of help and support from people who understand what you are going through.
Take care
Love Lisaxx

[jill]

Hi thewayshegoes

WELCOME TO THE SITE :D

TAKE CARE

LOVE JILLXX


When you fear something
learn as much about it as you can
Knowledge conquers fear.

[trac67]

Hi,

Welcome to the forum, you will get a lot of good advice here and make some new friends.

Take care

Trac xx

'Live your life with arms wide open, today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten'