Hi I'm new

[ladymama]

Hi I started having panic attacks last August, they are terrifying!!! I am gradually learning to deal with them but it's such a struggle. I can't believe how long some of you have suffered, the thought of fighting for the rest of my life fills me with dread. I have all the usuall symptoms chest pain, shaking, the feeling of impending doom, I fear for my health on a constant basis(this week Ive had a blood clot, heart attack, and a brain tumor, all in my head obviously) trouble breathing, dizziness, and many more. I need to stop this asap I have young children and my family are going to suffer....But wow this site is amazing only been looking for a couple hours and already things seem to make so much more sense.

[diane07]

Hi ladymama

We just wanted to welcome you aboard to NMP. We hope you enjoy your stay here and get all the support and advice you need.

Please take some time to read the website articles on the left as well for loads of advice and tips.

[n.irishguy]

hey ladymama,

hope you get on top of your anxiety soon...............this is a great place to start : )

[Veronica H]

Ladymama.This is an illness of how we think. Thoughts become feelings instantly when nerves are sensitised . These feelings are very powerful and many here have experienced the symptoms you describe. There is a brilliant book by Dr Claire Weekes;SELF HELP FOR YOUR NERVES published by Thorsens ISBN 0-7225-3155-9.This is available from the NMP shop. Dr Weekes was a physician and scientist. She was a fellow sufferer (nominated for the nobel prize for medicine) and really understood this illness. She took the mystery out of it, and devised a simple programme for recovery. I can't recommend this enough. This will get better.

Here is a link to her site;

http://www.drclaireweekes.co.uk/

Veronicax

[Vanilla Sky]

Hi and welcome to NMP Paige x

[ladymama]

thanks for all your kind words, much appreciated. I will definatley check out that book.