GRR... A panic setback

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yesemina

Discussion Starter · Jul 29, 2005

So, I was doing alright for a while but I had another panic attack. It leaves me feeling out of control of myself and the anxiety is just right there and it's just really hard to not sink down again.

I have barely been able to sleep or eat for a few days, and I can't exercise, which gets me even more down. I get so overwhelmed sometimes I just want to cry, and I worry that my anxious mind will get the best of me. But my fatigue is contributing to my anxiety, and possibly that 25 mg of zoloft isn't enough. I don't know.

Now when I thought of panic attacks I used to think of them as very brief, lasting a few minutes or so. Well I am always on the edge of panic now when I have my setbacks, and my anxiety is SO high, for pretty much the entire day.

I know I should do my best to go in a different direction and not feed my anxiety, but sometimes this gets SO difficult I can barely handle it, and my thoughts go obsessive to the max. Any suggestions/comments/anything?

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yesemina

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 29, 2005

I can sure relate to you. For me, I lose trust when "IT" happens again, I get mad, too. It feels like a betrayal of some kind. A slap in the kisser!! But I do know that "anticipatory" anxiety is the kind for me that lingers near the surface, and it's b/cuz I feel like if I watch for panic it it won't get me.It helped me to read very slowly over and over Janines description on here about the RELIEF part. I find it very soothing to read "You will not go over some edge." I can also say you are not alone. I hope this helps a little. And yes ask the doc about meds. Thinking calm, ok, strong thoughts your way.
--jake

Thank you...it's so helpful to know i'm not alone. I have anticipatory anxiety too, it's just sort of right there all the time. It wasn't particularly like this before, but I think this is just another phase of the whole thing. It's worse because I currently have a lot of time on my hands. I'll read Janine's description as well. Thanks again, and I'm thinking strong and calm thoughts your way as well.

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yesemina

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 29, 2005

I just cannot tolerate that level of terror and fear. I don't know how anyone can do it.

I don't know - it's REALLY tough for me. But I also hate the idea of taking any more pills. But, god, I may just have to - we'll see. I'm worried about taking anything physically dependent.

Why did the zoloft give you panic attacks/depression? Any idea?

Also, did you have short-lived panic attacks, or did it come to constant anxiety like me? My attacks aren't really intense, but I just slip into this anxiety in which I stay in for like, days, and it comes in different waves of intensity during the day. I feel like nobody has ever experienced anything like it, even though I'm sure many people have.

I think it may be time to leave this place. Why am I here on this list when I have no symptoms anymore?

Not too long ago you mentioned that you find some of the most intelligent people here.

Plus, you seem to be pretty helpful, despite any arguments you may have gotten into. You have responded to many of my posts, in which I greatly appreciate!

This is the best forum I've found yet far. I don't have much DP anymore, but I do have anxiety - yet I haven't found any anxiety boards better or even as good as this one. I just have to make sure not to stay stuck to it. Hehe.

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