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whats wrong with me?
by winniepoohfan1, May 05, 2007 12:00AM
hello,Back in aug.of this year i was in florida visiting my mom.It was my last day visiting i was to return home on my long bus ride.i woke up that mouring feeling that something was wrong i went out to eat with my friend still felt strange.I returned back at my moms the feeling really came over me i felt that i was having a heart attack.Mom took me to the er.They did all kinds of test made me take a pill they said if this doesn't help then it might be your heart but i calmed down feeling better.They said it was a panic attack they gave me some lorazepam and said take when needed.Ever since aug i've had a few more attacks.They make me feel like i'm gonna die.they can last for hours i lie in my bed trying to breath and calm myself down saying i'm gonna be alright.It's hard with kids running around that makes me nuts too any sudden noise makes it go agian.I had started a job the other day they really came back in full effect i had to call out on my second day i ended up quiting my job but not just for that reason theres another reason besides my attacks.My other thing i have problems with speaking of jobs is that i can't talk to people i had to get my husband to call in for me i can't bring myself to do things like that.I have quit many of jobs in that manner i think i have a social disorder my mom is the same way.We dont like to be around big crowds meeting new people at parties or other gatherings.I dont want people to be mad at me but i can't get myself to talk to bosses or sometimes it might be a friend.what do you think is going on with me?thanks for reading
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by helpless2569, May 05, 2007 12:00AM
It sure sounds like you have an anexity disorder. The frist thing you have to remember is that you are not going crazy and it can't kill you. I have been dealing with anexity for most of my life and it sucks but you can get through it. One thing to know is that most of those feelings are caused by adenreline (spelling) our bodies have the flight or fight symtoms built right in. Like at the end of day I will physically shake but it doesn't scare me anymore cause Iknow it is just my body getting rid of that energy. My worse attacks acctually seem to come when I am having the best days ever! One of the best conselors I ever had taught me to help alleviate these by using physical engergy. He said the reason we have more anexity now than people used to is because we really don't have good ways of getting rid of that energy, for example, women used to beat the rugs, now we have vacuums, we used to make our own bread, now we buy loafs at the store...Ever feel like you could run forever when this happening? So I keep a list of things to clean like scrubbing the bathroom, cleaning out the kitchen cabinets, garage, laundy or go for a walk. Some projects that take concentration will sometimes help you calm yourself down. Another thing I would ask is have you had your thyroid function tested? I have a thyroid problem that contributes to the anexity. Hang in there, I hope that you are seeking medical advice they have lots of medications to help put you back on track, I started taking Zoloft about 10 years ago and it really helped to control at least the number of attacks I was having...I was afraid to take it at first but then I was so grateful because after being on it for a couple of weeks I felt like a "normal" person.....Hope I haven't said to much but I understand what you are going through.....
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