hello i have been suffering from anxiety attacks/panic attacks. i have suffered on my own for about 8 months as i have been to scared an nerves to talk to any one bout my problems. but i just cant live like this any more. some thing that started from one attack has now taken over my life... so i plucked up the confidence to go and see the doctor to day very proud of myself as i haven't been in a public place with lots of people for a long long time i couldn't sleep last night cause i new i was going to the doctors today! so i see the doctor...... done a blood test and put me on 6 months of tablets (citalopram) (10mg) and he also told me to go on this website these are my symptoms so hope fully some one can share stories and advise/help.
*my brain over thinks every situation which starts of paranoia, thoughts start bouncing round my head. when i have to do something i get butterflies in my belly and it goes tight makes me feel sick my heart starts racing fast get dizzy and short breathed.. normally the result of this i freeze on the spot and have to escape the situation this is ruining my life i wont go in shops anymore get my hair cut go hospital to see my nan see my family etc... i am hope ing this medication is going to make me normal again i have lost all my mates because how unsocial i become and now scared and nerves to talk to them. im on my own 24/7 in my room alone on my playstation the only thing i am confident on. i got to overcome this cant live like this no more!!