hi

[janetxx]

hi im janet and i just joined:)
been prone to panic attacks for many years now but always mild and able to control until last thursday,had a normal day at work and normal evening went to bed around 11ish and had a major panic attack went to nhs 24 as docs was closed for weekend they didnt help had a hellish weekend,went to my own docs on tuesday he gave me tabs but still getting the attacks that has been a week now iv hardly ate slept im almost at my wits end cant stop crying need to beat this

xxxx

[diane07]

Hi janetmorgan

A huge warm welcome to nmp.

You'll get loads of advice and support here and make some lovely friends along the way.

Best wishes

[lulumango]

Welcome Janet,

I too have been managing symptoms of anxiety, caused by fear of panic attacks, for years now.
Sometimes I am ok and symptom free for weeks but others, like now, the anxiety likes to throw me a curve ball so I change my game plan. - easier said than done right?
Sounds like you have been through a horrible ordeal over the last week but you have come to the right place :yesyes:
Please don't be hard on yourself. Its ok to be upset and disappointed about your week but also remember all the achievements you have made over the last few years. Remember these feelings will pass and you will feel strong again soon.

lulu

[paula lynne]

Hi Janet, its good to have you with us. You will get so much help and support here, and make some great friends along the way. Read up on panic and anxiety in the left hand column, and use the search facility for key words.....youre not alone ok. Take care, Paula x:welcome:

[janetxx]

thanx everyone,, just been for a walk which i find really helps:)
one day at a time xx

[marisa11]

welcome janet, im also new here :) and have the same problems :( some days ok , then i can have a month where i feel so bad ,wake up every morning the same. i just had a driving lesson, and near the end i felt i might faint, but i just ignored it focused on all other things, and kept going. pretended it didnt mater if i fainted in the car..the instructor will help me. so y should i worry? and it helped me all the way to the end..and now im at home :) x

[Vanilla Sky]

Hi and welcome to NMP :welcome:
Paige x

[theoldcorner]

Hi Janet,

Did your GP not recommend any kind of counselling?

I have wondered what resources the NHS really has to help with this and whether sufferers need to get private counselling.

Best wishes, Shaun

[janetxx]

hi shaun
the doc gave me a months worth of tablets and told me if they dont work then id have to see a specialist?? whatever that means lol
think its a hit or a miss wether you have a good doc or not :)

take care,,janet x

[theoldcorner]

Hope your race day wasn't too stressful and you got a few winners! :yesyes:

[janetxx]

heyy shaun
actually had a good day yesterday it was very busy but i stuck to the quieter areas :))
my only winner yesterday was managing to get through the day which was worth more than money :D
how are you doing today? hope you are well :)x

[theoldcorner]

Glad to hear it. A good day does wonders for confidence.

I'm fine. I only recently got a driver's lisence (after many years avoidance), every now and then I pluck up the courage to take out the car, when it's early and no other cars are around. Still get a bit of panic when driving but can't believe I even manged that, so miracles do happen! :D

[streakyme]

Hi Janet,

I'm new too, you have to push on the therapy, mine wanted to give me tabs but I can't take them because of work...and the therapy wait will be at least 6 months...and I am in the very severe category for depression and anxiety....can easily see how people go 'over the edge' having to wait that long for help.

You will quickly see that you are not alone here, there are many people with similar issues as yourself, so I am hoping that someone can help me along the way too.

Keep smiling

Tony