Im new and unsure of what to do

[kimberley]

i started having this problem a few months ago i have panic attacks mainly for no reason at all although sometimes there is a reason. Sometimes i don't feel like im real, sort of like im disconnected from my body which makes me anxious and panic. I feel light headed and dizzy and taerful and over emotional, Constanlty anxious and worrying about having another attack or whether im going to collapse or let it take over my life. I don't like sleeping at night especially on my own and i feal panicky in a car. My main feeling is that i am going to die of cancer i dont know whether it is because my dad and both grandads died from it and both grans have also had it. I dont know if these are normal symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks

[shiv]

Hi and welcome.

You are definitely suffering classic symptoms of an anxiety disorder. We all feel the same at times. Read up on some posts in here about symptoms and you'll certainly recognise a lot of stuff.

Shiv x

[marie ross]

<b id="quote">quote:</b id="quote"><table border="0" id="quote"><tr id="quote"><td class="quote" id="quote">i started having this problem a few months ago i have panic attacks mainly for no reason at all although sometimes there is a reason. Sometimes i don't feel like im real, sort of like im disconnected from my body which makes me anxious and panic. I feel light headed and dizzy and taerful and over emotional, Constanlty anxious and worrying about having another attack or whether im going to collapse or let it take over my life. I don't like sleeping at night especially on my own and i feal panicky in a car. My main feeling is that i am going to die of cancer i dont know whether it is because my dad and both grandads died from it and both grans have also had it. I dont know if these are normal symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks

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[trac67]

Hi Kimberley,

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


All your symptoms are typical anxiety ones try the following link all about symptoms see if it reassures you :

Common Symptoms of Panic Attacks, Anxiety, Phobias and OCD. (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/NMPcms.php?nmppage=symptoms)

And the following link on health anxiety may be benificial to you as well :

Health Anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/NMPcms.php?nmppage=healthanxiety)

Take care

Trac xx


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[marie ross]

Hi kimberely
Sorry to hear about all of your symptoms, they sound the same as mine, feeeling very unreal, panicky all the time and my worst which is the dizziness and the feeling i'm going to faint which i really hate. After several trips to the doctor he diagnosed me as having a panic disorder, which was a great relief to know i actually was'nt going mad. I hope you have a good look around this site, because the information and other peoples stories are brilliant and you know you are not alone.
Good luck hope you feel better soon.
Mariex:)

[molly15]

hi there your not alone many people on here have the same symptoms as u.u will receive lots of support and advice.welcome to nmp marcia xx

i have to do it for my kids if not for myself marciaxx

[nomorepanic]

Hi and welcome aboard

Lovely to see you here.

Nicola

[MrsCluggy]

Hi Kimberly and Welcome.

You have definitely made the right decision in contacting this website. You will find hundreds of like minded folk who can offer you advice and support.

With a medical history like your family has, it's understandable that you should be a little anxious. HOWEVER, nothing has happened to you so don't let those nasty little rotten thoughts ruin your life and guide you down the wrong path.

We all live under the cloud of "What if", but once we can retrain our brain into throwing these negatives thoughts out with the bath water, the better.

Have you read any of Claire Weekes books?

She is an extremely good author and specialises in helping people with anxiety/panic disorder. They are also handy enough to put in your handbag and take them anywhere. They are also very good at occupying your mind for a couple of hours.

Anyway, welcome, once again.

Kindest regards and best wishes.



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[Miss Pink]

Hi Kimberley,

Don't worry - you're not dying, its horrible sensations thats all - I know it's hard to believe but they won't harm you promise !!:)

I know this because I could have written what you put myself. I'm pretty much the same as you - my anxiety symptoms are the same, dizzy, exhausted, worried etc and I think mine all started when my Grandad died last year. It just kind of hit me and all I could start thinking about is dying. I hated sleeping by myself and was convinced I wouldn't wake up so ended up terrifying myself every night.

You've joined the best place and there's loads of advice on here that should help you. I know its hard, but please believe me, I've been where you are about 8 months ago and it does get better

I've got tips and things that might help, so if you want to chat or any specific ideas, feel free to PM me

Take Care - don't worry, you're not alone any more now that you're on here !

Rachael x

‹(•¿•)› Best Wishes To You All ! ‹(•¿•)›

[Alexandra]

Hi Kimberly

Welcome to the forum.

You will find lots of help & support on here.

You are not alone in how you feel & as the others say, you are certainly in the right place for advice & plenty of support.

Take Care



Alex

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