I took meds for 7 years and got off in January of this year. I'm determined not to let this take anymore time from me. One thing I have learned from this website is that you have to keep going and you have to keep trying. One step at a time. One day at a time. Don't beat yourself up for going to sleep instead of going out. You have to crawl before you can walk. You have to walk before you can run. I learned through this website and the Panic Program (it's free by the way) that making myself stay in the situation and allowing the fear to come is the best way to defeat this. By doing this, you prove to yourself that you are not in danger. It will take a few times before your fear levels go down and eventually disappear in whatever situation makes you panic, but it is worth the time it takes! Just keep trying.
Take advantage of the program offered here if you haven't yet. It teaches Cognitive Behavior Therapy in a very easy to understand and structured manner. It is fabulous!! For the first time in 12 years, I finally feel that I am getting more in control. I am feeling stronger. You can do this - we all can. There is hope if we keep trying.
You are stronger than you feel - I promise!
I have been on medication for panic attacks since 1997. I have gone through several setbacks already but I would like to think I have the ability to overcome all of it. My problem is that since December 2004, I have started to become a recluse again. I am back to therapy. I have sounded off to my psychiatrist that I wanted to do again the things that I missed doing but the onset of panic prevents me from doing so. Just this afternoon, I have this urge to go to the mall and just go window shopping but when I was dressing up after taking a bath, I lost feeling so I just slept. I am glad to have that urge to go out on my own again but it seems the panic attack is preventing me to do so. My psychiatrist said to give myself time. You think I should take a big step and start going out again? What do you think is the best indication for me to know that I am ready to go back to my old self? I am happy to have this urge, but I think this should not end there. I must do something about it. How do I gather all my courage considering that I recently just a bad attack just last week.
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