So much to read here....

[patrich]

Wow! where to begin..
Why do I want to say so much here, but I cannot talk to my own family about this.. Mmmm worrying...

I am female, 49, married 25 years, 2 children...
Worked full time until 1995, when I lost partial sight in my left eye, everything went down hill after that, various other disasters then 5 years ago I lose the sight in my right eye, I am now registered partially sighted, they have now discovered I have had 3 mini strokes over the last few years, I also have diabetes and ulcerative colitis...

But its the panic attacks, the not wanting to go out feelings, the " I cannot go to far from home in case I need a toilet" is the worst feeling ...

And I am absolutely sure my doctors do not want to know or they do not have the time to talk to a neurotic women and that is why I have been on anti depressants for 11 years...

writing all this down makes me feel better...


Pat

[Karen]

Hi Pat

Welcome to the forum. It certainly sounds like you have been through some tough times and it is so disappointing that your doctors are not taking the panic attacks seriously.

Have you had any therapy to help with the anxiety and panic? Perhaps this is something you could ask your doctor about. Some CBT could be beneficial - have a read of the home pages for details of this.

The following information could also be of benefit:

First Steps

Symptoms

Links post: Links to posts about Common Problems

bathroom obsessive
Anyone else in this situation???
bowels

The charity No Panic run a telephone CBT group which may well help if you find it difficult to get out.

You will find a lot of help and support here.


Karen



Happiness is not a state to arrive at but a manner of travelling.

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough ~ Christine Cagney, Cagney & Lacey

[katieg]

Hi Pat

It sounds like you have been through hell. Some doctors are such let downs. Keep pushing until someone has taken you seriously. I know its not easy poting for the first time and probably looking at the time you can not sleep with them, like me.

I am new to the site and have had lots od support already and there are some great tips on here and people who can relate to you and offer advice.

Wishing you all the best

Katie X

[Alexandra]

Hi Pat

Welcome to the forum.

You will find lots of help & support on here.

Take Care

Alex

Many People Will Walk
In & Out Of Your Life
But Only True Friends
Will Leave Footprints
In Your Heart

[trac67]

Hi Pat,

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

Take care

Trac xxx

'Live your life with arms wide open, today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten'

[Granny Primark]

hi pat, im 51 had a mini stroke 3 years ago in teneriffe then last july i had my first panic attack. i thought i was having another stroke and was really frightend. since then ive constantly had the fear of havin another thus i feel panicky all the time and dont like to be on my own or go far from the house. its been a big help to be able to come on here i know it will for you. if you want to chat at anytime ill send you my email address. take care LYNN

[clickaway]

Hi Pat and welcome to the site.

I hope we can offer you some comfort and support here.



Ray
http://www.anxietyrelease.org.uk/

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.
~Mark Sanders and Tia Sillers

[Meg]

Welcome Patrick

Hope you find some help and answers here

Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

proactiveness, positivity, persistence, perseverance and practice = progress

[sal]

Welcome Pat

We all are here to help you and offer lots of support. Look forward to hearing more from you.


Love Sal xx


Dont mess up the best things in your life, just because at present you are unsure who you are.


"Life is a distance and to travel that distance you were given the strength and guidance to do so".

[jackie]

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default...=cms&c=reading

hi pat. hope we can help, as you can feel very alone if doctors seem uninterested.

i was just wondering had you ever read claire weekes books on nervous disorders the one entitled " essential help for yoyr nerves" is particularly dealing with fears to move far from home etc. you can get the book from the site above and also from good book shops

jackie