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Hi my name is Kayleigh and I am new to the forum. I have suffered with panic attacks since I was 18; I am now 28. I have tried councilling and citalopram, but both have not really helped. In the beginning years I had a habit of calling an ambulance every time I had an attack, but now I seem to seclude myself. I have tried all sorts of things to try and get rid or just cope, but nothing seems to work. I have a 4 year old who I try to hide my attacks from and I am now pregnant with my second child so cannot take any medication. Everyone I try to talk to doesn't understand how difficult it is to live with the fear of an attack. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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richard89308 kayleigh28567
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Find somewhere quiet to relax, breath in through your nose slowly, hold your breath then breath out through your mouth. This is a relaxation technique. Also using a paper bag over your mouth will slow rapid breathing down when an attack occurs.
Richard
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swoosh kayleigh28567
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This video will greatly benefit you
athol91131 kayleigh28567
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Other people dont understand because they have not had the experience. I do not know what it feels like to have tinnitus because I have never experienced it. They need educating. There are various anxiety websites that have leaflets and info about the condition. Perhaps you could download some and give to family/friends. I think the NHS does as well. Or get a therapist to explain it to them if a possibility (people believe it more if it comes from an 'expert').
You are probably putting yourself under a lot of pressure trying to pretend to your 4 year old that mummy is ok. Actually, mummy is ok. There is nothing wrong with her except she thinks there is something wrong with her. It's just anxiety, a very common condition. Try to be compassionate to yourself. You are having a horrible time. Be kind to yourself. Look after yourself. Let yourself of the hook and stop beating yourself up. You have done fabulously well in surviving this horrible condition with the added stress of a small child to look after. You should be congratulated. Allow yourself to be a 'good enough' mum for the time being. We dont have to be perfect at everything! Be kind to yourself. Wishing you a big hug.
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