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hi i am new to this forum and suffering from extreme anixiety attacks. my husband doesnt seem to understand that when i have them, the worst was yesterday when i blacked out in a restaurant....that i have no control over what i say or do. i have a dr appt tuesday regarding this but in the meantime, he suggested i print out some info for my hubby to read to help him understand. can anyone guide me to a webpage that he could read....thank you so much

cj29 · Accepted Answer

I think this forum is a great start to ask advice and to try to understand your anxiety.  I know it is hard, but you will get through it.  In my opinion, those close to us can get really scared and confused to why we suffer from anxiety sometimes.  In my experience, we tend to fear the unknown and a significant other seeing us like this can scare the you know what out of him/her.  It initially scared my wife, but over time she learned about it with me, accepted it, and even helped me through it.

I am glad you are going to see your doctor.  Also, do you have access to a therapist?  For me, just learning about it and talking to someone that is 'qualified' to discuss it can do wonders in shedding some light on a confusing situation.  For me, it gave me the tools to confront and deal with it.  Keep us posted!

lostandalone0908 · Answer

thanks to all for your time and compassion....you dont know how much it means to me..i think your advice is wonderful and i take it.....thank you all again from the bottom of my heart....

mammo · Answer

Can't add much to what cj suggests, but you could google "panic attacks" and/or anxiety and print that out for your husband.  Like cj said, your husband doesn't understand, and sometimes when it's a mental issue others think we should be able to control it, but obviously we can't.  Is your husband going with you to the doctor?  I think this would be a good idea, so he can hear it straight from the doctor.  Glad you're seeing a doctor about this, and I wish you all the best!

cheshchesh819 · Answer

yes i agree this forum is and has been the best therapy that i have had to help me deal with my anxiety,i would suggesr that your husband goes along with you too the doctors my husband was exactly like yours until he seen just how upset i got at the doctors since then he has been a power of strength,and when you have people to talk to that is a huge relief.In the meantime keep posting to us so we can help and reassure you as much as we can

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