Panic attacks??

angi120 · Dec 2nd, 2010, 15:06 PM

I have always suffered from panic attacks and im pretty much a nervous wreck all of the time, i get in the car and think we will crash, i worry when my partner goes out i think its because of my past, my brother died of Ataxia 2 years ago and my mum has been sick quite a few times and i have lost a lot of family members to illness.
I feel rough a lot of the time and it gets worse when im on my own, i want to cry all the time, feel dizzy, tired and sick i keep going to the doctors but they say it is anxiety and im fine, i have a slight leak in my mitral valve in my heart, does anyone else suffer with this??

Aries28 · Dec 2nd, 2010, 18:29 PM

I have also suffered with panic attacks. I dont get them every day, but do every few months or so. I have realized that the older I get the harder it is. I never worried as much when I was a child, but I do worry more now. Maybe it is because we have more to lose now... I am a "planner" my nature and sometimes it upsets me when things dont go accordingly. For example, TTC has been much harder then I expected. I hoped to be pregnant by now and I am having to remain very patient throughout the whole thing. I have emotional breakdowns every once in awhile, but I think that is normal for anyone TTC with infertility issues. I have PCOS. Have you thought about talking to a Dr? Maybe medication would help you to relax? BTW your daughter is beautiful!

dinkykitten · Dec 2nd, 2010, 18:40 PM

I have Panic Attacks.

I have depression and possible Borderline Personality disorder.

I've had problems on and off for years and went back on Anti-depressants in feb because I was going through a bad patch. When I told my sister I was going to ttc she said that I was being silly and that I wouldn't be able to handle it. I told her that I might wait a year and be fine, then get pregnant and suddenly be in a bad patch again, since my doc has told me that the depression will always be with me, that even if I get better I will most probable relapse every 2 years or so and need a stint on anti-depressants.

Some days are good and other days are really, really hard but lately I've been feeling a little better. When I soke to my doc about ttc she asked what I wanted to do about the anti-depressants, I said I wanted to try comming off them so she's weaning me off them over the next month or two.

I feel for you hunny and would be happy to chat anytime xx

wishiwas · Dec 2nd, 2010, 22:08 PM

I also have panic attacks/general anxiety disorder. My doctor put me on Lexapro, and it's the best thing I've taken so far. If you aren't against anti-depressants you might want to give it a shot. It's helped me tremendously.
I can relate to worrying all the time. I can't even drive a car, nor do I have the desire to try. Just the other day I had myself in hysterics worrying about my dad missing a stair and tumbling down the steps with no one to help him. He's a perfectly healthy 46 year old man, lol. I get these thoughts out of nowhere it seems, and though it sounds silly, I can't stop them.
While my meds don't prevent me from having these thoughts, I am able to better control my reaction. I hope you get everything sorted out and as always ***babydust***

angi120 · Dec 3rd, 2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Aries28

I have also suffered with panic attacks. I dont get them every day, but do every few months or so. I have realized that the older I get the harder it is. I never worried as much when I was a child, but I do worry more now. Maybe it is because we have more to lose now... I am a "planner" my nature and sometimes it upsets me when things dont go accordingly. For example, TTC has been much harder then I expected. I hoped to be pregnant by now and I am having to remain very patient throughout the whole thing. I have emotional breakdowns every once in awhile, but I think that is normal for anyone TTC with infertility issues. I have PCOS. Have you thought about talking to a Dr? Maybe medication would help you to relax? BTW your daughter is beautiful!

Thankyou, i have been to the doctor quite a lot, they just try and put me on anti-depressants but its not safe when ttc

angi120 · Dec 3rd, 2010, 03:45 AM

Thankyou for all replying, do any of you get symptoms with this such as headaches, dizziness or tiredness??

Dec 2nd, 2010, 15:06 PM	#1
angi120 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northampton Posts: 471	Panic attacks?? I have always suffered from panic attacks and im pretty much a nervous wreck all of the time, i get in the car and think we will crash, i worry when my partner goes out i think its because of my past, my brother died of Ataxia 2 years ago and my mum has been sick quite a few times and i have lost a lot of family members to illness. I feel rough a lot of the time and it gets worse when im on my own, i want to cry all the time, feel dizzy, tired and sick i keep going to the doctors but they say it is anxiety and im fine, i have a slight leak in my mitral valve in my heart, does anyone else suffer with this??

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Dec 2nd, 2010, 18:29 PM	#2
Aries28 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,618	I have also suffered with panic attacks. I dont get them every day, but do every few months or so. I have realized that the older I get the harder it is. I never worried as much when I was a child, but I do worry more now. Maybe it is because we have more to lose now... I am a "planner" my nature and sometimes it upsets me when things dont go accordingly. For example, TTC has been much harder then I expected. I hoped to be pregnant by now and I am having to remain very patient throughout the whole thing. I have emotional breakdowns every once in awhile, but I think that is normal for anyone TTC with infertility issues. I have PCOS. Have you thought about talking to a Dr? Maybe medication would help you to relax? BTW your daughter is beautiful!

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Dec 2nd, 2010, 18:40 PM	#3
dinkykitten Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cwmcarn, South Wales Posts: 197	I have Panic Attacks. I have depression and possible Borderline Personality disorder. I've had problems on and off for years and went back on Anti-depressants in feb because I was going through a bad patch. When I told my sister I was going to ttc she said that I was being silly and that I wouldn't be able to handle it. I told her that I might wait a year and be fine, then get pregnant and suddenly be in a bad patch again, since my doc has told me that the depression will always be with me, that even if I get better I will most probable relapse every 2 years or so and need a stint on anti-depressants. Some days are good and other days are really, really hard but lately I've been feeling a little better. When I soke to my doc about ttc she asked what I wanted to do about the anti-depressants, I said I wanted to try comming off them so she's weaning me off them over the next month or two. I feel for you hunny and would be happy to chat anytime xx

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Dec 2nd, 2010, 22:08 PM	#4
wishiwas Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States Posts: 836	I also have panic attacks/general anxiety disorder. My doctor put me on Lexapro, and it's the best thing I've taken so far. If you aren't against anti-depressants you might want to give it a shot. It's helped me tremendously. I can relate to worrying all the time. I can't even drive a car, nor do I have the desire to try. Just the other day I had myself in hysterics worrying about my dad missing a stair and tumbling down the steps with no one to help him. He's a perfectly healthy 46 year old man, lol. I get these thoughts out of nowhere it seems, and though it sounds silly, I can't stop them. While my meds don't prevent me from having these thoughts, I am able to better control my reaction. I hope you get everything sorted out and as always *babydust*

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Dec 3rd, 2010, 03:45 AM	#6
angi120 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northampton Posts: 471	Thankyou for all replying, do any of you get symptoms with this such as headaches, dizziness or tiredness??

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