Hi everyone!
Since I had my first panic attack, I've been terrified to be on my own at home. I was alone when I had the panic attack and I think this is the main reason why I fear it so much. I remember how scared I was and how much I really wished someone was with me at the time. Now everytime I even think of being on my own I panic. I think 'What if I have a heart attack or something, nobody will be there to help', when I look at people who live on their own I think how brave they are.
I know this is something I need to overcome but It's very hard, I've tried staying on my own for short periods of time and gradually increasing the time as I go on but as soon as the door shuts my heart starts to race, my eyes go blurry, and I become very aware that I am alone and find it very hard to distract myself.
I used to love having time to myself, now I'm afraid that I won't ever get that back. Anyone else experience this with panic or health anxiety? How do you cope/get over it? I'm in CBT at the moment and it's working wonders for me, but I seem to have hit a wall when it comes to tackling being on my own.
Any advice is welcome.
x