Anxiety attack

[Beautygirl1977]

Hi guys, this is the first time I've posted on the chit chat bit but I wondered if anyone has had an anxiety attack?
I had one today and it was so scary. I've had problems with anxiety for a few years but I've never experienced that before and got such a scare and so did my fiancé.
I'm getting married in 3 months and I've been a bit stressed out. Today it started I was edgy and spilled my barbacide over my nail table (it missed my client thank goodness!) and things just got worse.
At end of day I went to chip shop and there were drug users there and I got really scared. Started shaking and by time I got home I went all dizzy and thought I was going to faint. I started crying and my fiancé had to help me to bed.
Not sure if I should go back to doctor or no. Thanks x

[deanosnana]

My heart goes out to you as I know how scary it can be. I used to have anxiety attacks in my early 20's, then they just went away.

Now that it's 30 years later, it's starting again. I can no longer drive on an expressway. I get the same feelings you described.

I would go to the doc. Maybe he/she can prescribe a MILD anti-axiety medication.

HTH and best of luck to you! :hug:

[happyfeet]

Aw hun like nana i feel for you too (and you nanna currently going through this whilst driving).

I started getting panic/anxiety attacks many years ago after a particularly horrible break with a guy i once dated. I used to get them on just as i got off the tube in london whilst walking to my office- horrible feeling and yes very frightening. I ended up going to the doctors who prescribed me medication to help stop them coming on.

Ive had them since on and off over the years in particularly stressful situations and most recently i had the onset of one in april but luckily my hubby calmed me before it got in full flow.

Get to your docs honey and discuss what medication you can take or if not medication, what you can do to help stop these episodes.

Chin up my lovely and get yourself sorted.

Love n hugs x x x

[Beautygirl1977]

Thanks for the replies. I'm feeling much better today.
I've been on medication for about 3 years as it started when I split up with my ex. Back then I didn't leave the house for a week one time.
I really thought I was much better until this last month or so.
I guess it has been a stressful time because I've just moved into a new house with my fiancé.
I am really happy that's the thing! So lucky! Feel so ungrateful having this!
Did u guys get counselling for it? Last time I went to doctor that's what they wanted me to do but I'm not sure about that. X

[littlemiss-32]

Really feel for u hun :-( Ive suffered with anxiety since I was a teen, which peaked with the onset of post natal depression after having each of my kiddies. My youngest is 2 1/2 now, im still on meds but things are much better than they used to be. I def think you should go back to your GP, just so that they can re-assess ur meds. Anything is worth a try so if they are offering u counselling u could give it a go, unfortunately it wasn't very effective for me, but what has been helpful was hypnotherapy (tho it is pricey!) And joining a dance class!!! Doing that little bit of regular excersise and meeting some lovely girls has worked wonders!!! I dont think there is any magic 'cure' sadly but Im starting to realise that you can manage the symptoms. Hope thats helpful and hope your feelin better soon xxx

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[Beautygirl1977]

Thank you! I heard exercise can help and I defiantly don't do enough of that! I walk the dog and that's about it. I'll go back to the doctor and see what they say.
I just got such a scare yesterday. Thought I was disappearing! It was crazy! X

[giordanonails]

5 year anxiety veteran here!! All I can say is that you will be absolutely fine, although at the time of attack you feel you would rather die than suffer it-I've been there. I can assure you that you will feel better. My therapist says you won't pass out with an anxiety attack, only from a true phobia, as you are breathing in too much oxygen with the quick breathing, and fainting is when you don't have enough. So that's a positive.

You need to identify the triggers that set you off-one of mine is working to much. I also have a fear of my family life failing, and that sets me off too, especially if I have a disagreement with any of them. I can't eat, can't sleep, can't sit still, but can't work, and nothing makes it go away!

What's worked for me then? I had a SCIO test done( tests the body's biochemical balance), which showed that my adrenal gland was not functioning properly (deals with stress and controls 'fight or flight mode'). I have been taking a natural Licorice supplement for 12 weeks, stopped eating things that it told me i was allergic to, and taking other supplements for minerals and vitamins that I was seriously defixient in- and for the first time in 5 years I've gone 12 weeks without a panic attack. I also haven't had any Prozac for 8 weeks, after being on it solidly for 5 years. Now I'm off it, I realise that all it did was mask the symptoms, not deal with the root of my problem.

Realise that everyone needs anxiety to function, it's the part of the body that keeps you safe in stressful situations-but some people just don't manage well with stress and anxiety, and anxiety cannot be controlled as a result. Ask your doc if there's any anxiety classes running in your area-you will see there are lots of other people in the same situation, and you really can draw strength from that.

Good luck in finding your path to better health, keep your chin up and you will get there.

[giordanonails]

Really feel for u hun :-( Ive suffered with anxiety since I was a teen, which peaked with the onset of post natal depression after having each of my kiddies. My youngest is 2 1/2 now, im still on meds but things are much better than they used to be. I def think you should go back to your GP, just so that they can re-assess ur meds. Anything is worth a try so if they are offering u counselling u could give it a go, unfortunately it wasn't very effective for me, but what has been helpful was hypnotherapy (tho it is pricey!) And joining a dance class!!! Doing that little bit of regular excersise and meeting some lovely girls has worked wonders!!! I dont think there is any magic 'cure' sadly but Im starting to realise that you can manage the symptoms. Hope thats helpful and hope your feelin better soon xxx

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You are right-it just becomes more manageable as time goes in, and you learn to control it much better. That's great advice. Xxx

[Beautygirl1977]

Thanks so much. I'm so glad we have salon geek.
I've got worse as the day has gone on again today. I'm shaking doing nails and I've usually a very steady hand. I have been working really hard because I have so much to pay for the wedding but I'm going to cut down afterwards.
We have a weekend away planned this weekend and I'm sooooo looking forward to it. Hotel has a pool etc so I'm going to try my best to relax.
I wonder how you guys are when/if you drink alcohol? I don't drink much now as I used to go over the top and be really drunk. I know it's because of anxiety I did this. Then for days it would be a total nightmare! X

[giordanonails]

I sometimes have a glass of wine or two at night, I prefer to take that than diazepam!

[Jocie]

Mine started at 20. My husband was a drug addict and I would sit up at night dispite having to work at 5 in the morn. I would either be waiting for him to come home ormaking sure he didnt leave. He got help went to universaty and I took on a managment job that was 1 1/2 each way commute to put him through scool. I was working 50 to 70 hrs a week it was horrible. My house burnt down I totaled my car and started forgetting how to get home from work after taking the same route for over a year!
I would still sit up at night get up at every little sound even though my husband had gone through treatment and was clean. When I did have sleep I would have horrible real dreams.
Then the anxity attacks came. I just hated everyone even my husband who had turned his life around and was supporting me. I went to the doctors and she could not belive I hsd gone on as long as I did. It took therapy, pills, quiting my old job but I can say now at 22 iim off the medication and I have a good marrige. I should of course be going to the gym but what eves.

Go to the dr they have the tools to help you out! take care of yourself first before trying to take care of those around you I learned that the very hard way xoxo

Lotsa love jocie

[Beautygirl1977]

I feel like such a moan after reading your story! My fiancé is actually a ex drug addict too but thankfully he was off it by time I met him. I still worry about it though.
I'm struggling with work today. I have wedding dress shop to go tonight with everyone (11 of us!)
Any tips to help me get passed this feeling ASAP? X

[Jocie]

Oh my god babe your not a moan its a serious problem.
There isnt exactly any specific thing to get over it. Whats something that you enjoy or relaxes you? Mine is eating my favorite foods, doing my nails and my hair fusions. Stupid I know but it helps. Lol I spend quite a bit on hair extensions. Its easier said then done but think of your dog, your wonderful bf and how lucky you are to have someone who loves you so much. How dress shopping is just one step closer to starting a marrige together.
Every other friday when my hubby leaves for camp I do an overhaul on myself I deep condion my hair, fill my nails and change the color, do a mask and make sure my extensions are all sitting right and replace some of them.
It might sound silly but it keeps me sain and my therapist said everyone has different ways of dealing!
Good luck sugar keep us posted

[littlemiss-32]

Thanks so much. I'm so glad we have salon geek.
I've got worse as the day has gone on again today. I'm shaking doing nails and I've usually a very steady hand. I have been working really hard because I have so much to pay for the wedding but I'm going to cut down afterwards.
We have a weekend away planned this weekend and I'm sooooo looking forward to it. Hotel has a pool etc so I'm going to try my best to relax.
I wonder how you guys are when/if you drink alcohol? I don't drink much now as I used to go over the top and be really drunk. I know it's because of anxiety I did this. Then for days it would be a total nightmare! X

Well over the years Ive found alchohol a bit of a double edged sword! At the time of havin a couple of drinks i feel fab! More relaxed and confident but the following day or sometimes a few hours after I get quite a big come down :-( Obviously if like me you are on medication, im on citalopram, you do have to be careful not to drink too much. So glad to hear your going for a little break, it will do u the world of good! As said in a previou

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[littlemiss-32]

[QUOTE=littlemiss-32;1599967]Well over the years Ive found alchohol a bit of a double edged sword! At the time of havin a couple of drinks i feel fab! More relaxed and confident but the following day or sometimes a few hours after I get quite a big come down :-( Obviously if like me you are on medication, im on citalopram, you do have to be careful not to drink too much. So glad to hear your going for a little break, it will do u the world of good! As said in a previous post, we all need to find those little things that make us happy and do them often! For me its playing cheesy music loudly lol! My Job, reading books with my kids, sitting in the garden even! It all helps

[giordanonails]

You should google 'diaphragmatic breathing' - I am a vocal teacher as well as a nail tech, it will get you a whole load of oxygen into your lungs and it interrupts the fight or flight response, an triggers bodily relaxation.

You can also read through the workbooks I've just completed on my anxiety course here-

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=53

I hope link works-the booklets really helped me.

[giordanonails]

Ooo and order yourself this free CD, it's brill. They post to England even though it's a Scottish website. Jim White (writer) also does lecture style therapy classes up and down the country-maybe see if there are anywhere near you.

http://www.stepsforstress.org/templates/Inner/order-cd.php

[Beautygirl1977]

Thanks so much you guys! I'll have a look at the links you've given me.
All went well at the dress shop so I'm feeling much better today. X

[Pika]

Completely understand how you feel babe, I've only suffered with panic attacks since April 2011 (never been an anxious person so it was so confusing) doctor put it down to things that had happened and built up from when I was 18 so put me on citalopram, that did help but once I was having an attack I was overcome with the most horrendous nausea feeling that I could not shift!
Anyway, had booked a holiday to Egypt at the end of June this year and seeing as my first attack was on the plane to Tenerife last year (have flown my whole life!) I was obviously feeling really anxious about this flight so I had hypnotherapy sessions....it worked! :) and now I can go out for meals, go to new clients, etc without feeling like another attack is starting :) like most, I was feeling quite dubious about this kind of therapy but it's honestly the best thing I have ever done, I've reclaimed my normality and have never felt happier.