asterix88
20-04-11, 19:55
Hello
Im a 37 year old ex soldier who is practical,sensible and have dealt with many things in life in a calm way
I have never even thought of myself as the sort of person who rings helplines or seeks counselling and always thought i was a strong well balanced person
A month a go i was suddenly in hospital with heart problems which were a very upsetting experience.I am having tests and treatment but a week after the hospital i started having a panic attack which was unreal
I was then fine for 2 weeks and suddenly it happened again...i had 2 nights of it which was exhausting.
After a few days of what seemed normality it suddenly hit me 3 nights in a row and to be honest has scared the hell out of me because i am trying not to get any more stress during my treatment.
They come out of nowhere and leave me in dread as my body starts to get out of control with cold sweats...heart racing and feeling like my heart will suddenly stop and feelings of terror and nausea throwing up....i have resorted to getting up and dizzily wandering the streets at 3am because i am scared to go back to a bed....its unreal...im scared of my own home and i have not had any sleep for 3 solid days..just constant fear and heart pumping like crazy...Is this normal?...how do i cope with it?...is there anything i can do to help control it.
Im ashamed to admit this here but i have to face my fears and admit im terrified of this.I can spend all day in a daze then when i go to bed its suddenly pure dread.
Anyone else felt this....?....can anyone help me
Im a 37 year old ex soldier who is practical,sensible and have dealt with many things in life in a calm way
I have never even thought of myself as the sort of person who rings helplines or seeks counselling and always thought i was a strong well balanced person
A month a go i was suddenly in hospital with heart problems which were a very upsetting experience.I am having tests and treatment but a week after the hospital i started having a panic attack which was unreal
I was then fine for 2 weeks and suddenly it happened again...i had 2 nights of it which was exhausting.
After a few days of what seemed normality it suddenly hit me 3 nights in a row and to be honest has scared the hell out of me because i am trying not to get any more stress during my treatment.
They come out of nowhere and leave me in dread as my body starts to get out of control with cold sweats...heart racing and feeling like my heart will suddenly stop and feelings of terror and nausea throwing up....i have resorted to getting up and dizzily wandering the streets at 3am because i am scared to go back to a bed....its unreal...im scared of my own home and i have not had any sleep for 3 solid days..just constant fear and heart pumping like crazy...Is this normal?...how do i cope with it?...is there anything i can do to help control it.
Im ashamed to admit this here but i have to face my fears and admit im terrified of this.I can spend all day in a daze then when i go to bed its suddenly pure dread.
Anyone else felt this....?....can anyone help me