Panic attacks everyday..please help me someone!!

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Hi, I don't really know where to start but I'm 19 years old and currently suffering with panic attacks everyday. I've always been a very anxious person and had minor panic attacks but it's got so bad recently I don't leave the house. I just want my life back, I feel like 'my anxiety' has taken over my whole life! I can't go out with mates or my boyfriend or simple tasks like leaving the house. My family I really supportive but they will never fully understand. Right now I've hit a brick wall, I don't want be on this planet to just exist. I also self harm as I feel it's a release of all the pain I feel inside. I'm so scared of having a panic attack and the symptoms of them that I've just stopped everything completely. I've had help in the past and am currently having CBT but haven't been able to go recently because of how I'm feeling and have been on anti anxiety medication for about 5 years now but I can't carry on like this. I feel so ill, empty, weak and scared. Please someone talk to me, I just want to be happy again.

Thank you.x

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    I feel ur pain! I like you suffer with anxiety all my life and for past month I hit rock bottom after I had one of the most violent panic attacks of my life while I was driving! I was scared to go out and scared stiff of driving BUT you have to be strong and face ur fears head on! Ask urself do you want to get rid of it? Am pretty sure that you will want to! Go out there and kick anxiety in the f#cking nuts and YOU control it instead of it controlling YOU! Its only you urself as a person that can beat this! Forget meds or cbt its all down to you! I myself have changed my mentality on anxiety when I feel one coming I take control! You can beat this
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      Sounds horrible but I'm so glad I'm no the only one. I want to fight it so badly but it just gets on top of me each time! How do you personally control it? 
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      Its easy to control! Like you I was scared to go out but ive done it a million times b4 and it has never harmed me so why is it going to now! This might sound stupid but when I feel one coming I tell it to p#ss off and tell myself am in f#cking control not you! I really go for it lol but it helps! Get tough with it DON'T let it ruin your life ur only here once enjoy it! Just take baby steps go for a little walk not to far but far enough so if you feel bad u can get home quick if you want but once you done a few tiny walks and are use to it then go a little further and keep doing it! Go out with the bf he is someone u can trust and will be a calming influence on u if you have a panic attack when out! Staying in and dwelling on ur next panic attacks is the worst thing to do! Honestly its only you can stop this its just how bad you want it
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    I think what would be helpful to people is a weekly get together with fellow sufferers.

    I might try and organise something in the local community.

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    Hi shannon59448 I am a professional offering help and advice on all anxiety related conditions the advice I can give you is this, you can't fight your symptoms that will only increase your levels of anxiety alot more, what you need to do is accept that you have this condition which will allow your mind to process this thought and should help you ajust to the conditions that you feel, as a past sufferer of anxiety i can only tell you that you will get better i have studied the subject for over 20 years and every patient I have had has told that that they will never get any better but I can assure you that you will get better just seek medical advice your GP will refer you to see a therapist which is an excellent option.
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      I disagree with this alot! Being positive thinking and taking on anxiety head on and being strong minded has helped me alot! Been on cbt meetings and the likes and it doesn't help me in the slightest only me grabbing this problem by the horn has helped! Talking about it only scratches the top of things I like to take on my fears that causes my panic attacks! 
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    Lets look at reality, for someone to be completely happy is rare in this world. With this illness everyday is a challenge. I have suffered from it for most of my teenage and adult life. I feel weak , empty and scared too. However you are not alone we all feel like you do. It is a case of adjusting to who you are now and not looking back on who you were m which will make you feel worse. When I had my first major panic attack I was so frightened it nearly killed me. I went to me doctor and he said " yes, classic panic attack" and I felt supported from then on. Thats not to say its been easy as its definatly has not !. Take heart in the fact that others have had the same thing :-)
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    What works for me for years, is the endorphins kick that you do not have to get a prescription for, You have this available 24/7 any time you need it. This may sound too simple to work, but it does, exercise takes your mind off of "you", and all of those thoughts of "you", and your mind tricking you with a physical response. Exercise, any exercise that is regimented will help, and as soon as you see the results from your body, your bluffing fictional thoughts will be put to rest. Burn those calories, just do it!
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      mmm nice theory but I run a lot still dos`nt take away my panic feeling , sometimes it makes them worse. Eveyone is different I know so maybe it works for you, but for me its not an answer !.
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      Some years back I happened to date 2 psycologists, and I discussed my occasional anxiety. I remember one advising me to ID what I think initiated the first panic attack. Mine was hyperventilating after a large meal while driving, which precipitated future panics. Again, what is happening is a massive bluff created by thoughts, these mind bluffs create physical reactions, it's like a snow ball rollinfg down a hill, getting bigger if you let it. We cannot forget past anxiety, the best, again, is to accept what it is, your mind bluffing your body, accept that fact, and ID what the triggers are, and when they started.
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    So people say don't fight it..but how? I can accept it, I can accept it's happening but how do I not fight it? 
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    Its a difficult one , the fact that something is ruining your life why not fight against it. I have had panic symptoms for many years and trying to accept them or ignoring them does not work for me. I hate them and always will. When your going through a panic illness period ananlising  it dos`nt work you just want it to end asap. My advice is , don`t feel ashamed of them or guilty as to the fact they are in your life. Many suffer as you do ( me included ) so you must never feel alone ok ! . David :-)
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    Hi Shannon, just saw your post . Aaron gave you best advice. Call your gp for therapist referral. Took me time but I accepted my condition and actually like myself better. Aarons right, as you cannot fight symptoms. I see therapist also. And meds to function better and the rest is up to me. 😊I wish you well. And stay strong you will be happy again and have your life back soon. I was where you are a while back, years ago. And yes its possible to be happy again and feeling well.
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    Everyone is different! Some ppl feel better from talking about it and some others like to wake up and fight it! Ive tackled my fears and now I can step out of my house and now can drive on my own to and from work (1 hrs drive each journey) to wear b4 picking up my car keys put me in blind panic! You can fight ur symptoms cos ive done it and ive had anxiety for years! Ive tried all the meds and talking and its done absolutely nothing! It was me dragging myself through my fears took time! Like I said I was scared of going out but I took baby steps went from just walking around my garden then walking up my road then walking around the block to be able to walk ans meet up with m8s and getting on with life! Is sitting on ur backside helping you or is it making you sit there and think about anxiety and making you feel crap? Set urself some goals like I did! The buzz I got when I first went out on my own knowing I COULD go out and take control was absolutely amazing and beat talking to complete strangers about my problems! All they do is try and find the root of the problem in my case it was hard cos nothing in my life has ever happened to me! No one died got heathly parents got no money problems got no worries in life what so ever so how can I talk to someone! Sat there in these meetings like it was a total waste of time like how can I tell you what triggers it when I don't know but you might be different you might have some life events that have been hard on you

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