just started with panic attacks. any advice welcome!
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Hi. I would really appreciate any advice from fellow sufferers as I am new to this! Two weeks ago I was on a plane on the way back from our holiday when I had what I now realise was a panic attack lasting 3/4 hours. As soon as I got on the plane I felt like I was going to faint and spent the whole flight trying not to pass out. I have flown many times and am not scared. A couple of days later I went into a shop and nearly passed out, I wasn't anxious beforehand at all. Over the next 2 weeks every time I go into a building such as a shop or dentist etc I panic and feel the need to get out. I'm so scared of this feeling, I've never had it before although I have always struggled with depression. I took prednisolone whilst away for a skin condition and wondered if this may have contributed? How can I suddenly become like this or is it the same for most people, fine one minute, then it just happens
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Davesoapbox elouise
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I would suggest a visit to your GP and maybe start a diary of these events just in case there is another cause. I would also start relaxation exercises
elouise Davesoapbox
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jodie-91 elouise
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All I can say is to get help straight away before it continues, at only 2 weeks, it hasn't turned into a dissorder and you are likely to be able to get rid of this quite easily - don't do what I did and leave it for over a year to find help please!!
elouise jodie-91
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debi62095 elouise
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elouise debi62095
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mrs.wife24531 elouise
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pam_87693 elouise
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k95388 elouise
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elouise k95388
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Do you manage to lead a 'normal' life with this? I'm desperate to get back to work but tried two wks after it happened and passed out!! Made it worse but needed to try.
Thanks again for replying, sorry only just seen message
Best wishes
donnadonna83 elouise
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I just wanted to let you know a similar thing happened to me. Ive had anxiet for about 3 years but totally got it under control lately. So we booked a lovely family holiday to spain and for some reason i totally freaked out at the airport!!! No reason at all, full on anxiety etc. BUt the problem was once we got there, the anxiety didnt leave me at all, i had it day and night, even sitting by the pool relaxing i just couldnt - i ended up in the room crying my eyes out cos i felt such a freak on holiday and not enjoying the lovely pool and sunshine!! IN the end we had to fly home after 3 days, it got so bad, and my anxiety at the airport on the way home was horrendous. When we got home, i felt so releived and fine! But every now and then i do get 'pangs' of sudden dread and anxiety out of nowhere, it feels like that whole experiance has opened an old wound?!