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Originally Posted by Nikko's_human I know exactly what you mean. A week ago I went with my husband to a doctor's appointment. He was having an MRI and we had to go to the sub-basement of the hospital. As soon as we got off the elevator, I had the worst panic attack. I felt like the walls were closing in on me and like I was choking. I immediately tried to calm down by thinking of anything but where I was. I was able to regain my composure after we went into the waiting room and I spotted a window. It sounds so stupid when I tell people and I get so angry with myself for feeling this way. Like you, I was never this way. I just turned 30 this year and I have read that these things creep up on mostly females in their late 20's-early 30's. My husband is supportive and never belittles my experiences but I feel like such a jerk. Today we went to my mom's and we got stuck in a bit of traffic and I felt myself on the verge of another attack. I focused on the music on the radio and was able to control myself. I am sorry for rambling on like this but I just want to wish you luck with your therapy and hope it can help you overcome this. I wish I wasn't so embarrassed and had the courage to seek help as you have done. You are a much stronger person than i am. Best of luck to you!!  |
1st off, your not a jerk!!!! and I'm glad to hear your husband is also supportive, that really makes a difference. I'm not sure how long you have been dealing with your attacks, but for me it's been around 2 years and I'm 31 !! so were very close in age. I really dont want to have to be on medication, I hope there is some sort of alternative.
If you would like my phone #, please pm me, I have unlimited long distance so I could even call you, I want you to know that talking does help, and if you feel there is no one to talk to, then I'm here for you, even if you just need to get out your feelings.
It will be interesting to see what the theripist has to say. I know at times I feel like a quack and I hate it, I just want to be normal again!!! if there is such a thing!
PLEASE, If I can help, let me know!