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for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 26

Isabella, good for you for sticking it out, hopefully it will get easier and easier for you. It's terrifying when you are in the middle of an attack, and you have to try to stay "cool". I am always reading that when you are having an attack, to say to yourself, "this is not dangerous", but it's alot easier said than done. Every single time i have an attack, i do think to myself, is this the one thats going to kill me? Has there been something wrong with me all this time, and this is it? It is very scary. I just try to remember, that this has happend before, and i have gotten through it, now i will get through it again. How long have you been taking lexapro? I am on zoloft, im not really sure that it's working. But keep trying let me know how you are doing.

for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 207

Angel, Thank you so much for the encouragement because it really does help. I will not give up and I will beat this it is just going to take some time. I have been struggling with the whole anxiety and panic at school since this past March. I continue to go but the anxiety is sooo intense that I dread each and every day that I have class (which is 5 days a week right now). I will be graduating this spring with my B.A. in Psychology (LOL) after which I will be starting my Master's program (Yikes!) I know the disorder, I know the treatments, have read and read and studied and studied but my fear trumps all of my knowledge and all of my rationality goes out the window. I have hope and I believe I will beat it I am just frustrated at what a slow process it is. We can do it we just have to remain hopeful and vigilant. It is a constant struggle but it can be conquered. Patience is key here. I am not a patient person ;)

for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 375

Hi Isabella! I hope things are working better for you now. I also had a hard time in school before. I just graduated in June.....so I just want you to know that there is definately hope that you can get rid of this problem in school! I was exactly like you....i used to get attacks and just leave. But after a while i realized that NOTHING happens to me.....its just 'another' attack. I got much better. I experience anxiety still but it did not lead into an attack anymore. I'm sure one day I will not even feel the anxiety! What I usually do in class is take notes. I find that note taking helped me a lot because I was focused on that only. Even though I had anxiety, it did not get that bad because I was concentrating on getting down some good notes. I also sit on the side somewhere so that I feel more comfortable. Maybe you can start by sitting on the side in the back somewhere. Do this as your exposure work. Then slowly, as you progress through your exposure work, start sitting more in the middle, then front etc. I'm not asking you to do this over night.......it will take time and effort. But plz dont' give up. Trust me, there is hope! and it IS POSSIBLE! :)

for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 207

Miss, Thank you for your support. I had an attack last week in class and my heart was racing sooo fast that I really thought something was wrong "this time". I had one again today in class. However, this time I stuck it out, tried to focus on my note taking, and tried to do breathing exercises. It actually worked but those few minutes when your heart races are so scary that it feels like forever. Thankfully we got out early because, although i stuck it out, the effects lasted a long time. Anyways, I could always use someone to talk to and especially one who experiences the same things. I am hear for you too because I know how scary and frustrating it can be. Thanks!

for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 26

isabella, i experience anxiety at school too, it's terrible sitting in class with all those people thinking that you are gonna just fall apart, or pass out. I when you are having the panic attack, i know it's very hard, but try to distract yourself, i look at the clock and count with the second hand. Sounds funny but it does take my mind off what i am experiencing. I will also put my hand on my forehead and count my breathing, very slowly. I hope it works out for you, im going through the same thing, so i you need someone to talk to Im here for you. good luck.

for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 12049

isabella, Write down your thoughts at the time of your panic, you will be able to better assess why this is happening. Each time you can challenge those thoughts if you better understand them. Phr00t has some good advice, so continue to challenge those thoughts on the weekends and use this to help you through. Keep Strong, Josie ______________________________ The Panic Center Support Team.

for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 207

Josie, I am in week four (i think) of the program where I am supposed to start the exposure therapy. I understand how to do it with most things, like going to the movies or the grocery, but I am not sure how to do it with class since I am already there 5 days a week. Thanks for your response.

for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 12049

Good Evening Isabella, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns with us. In response to your question regarding exposure therapy, have you started our Panic Program? The core of the Panic Center is the Panic Program, which is an interactive 12-Session cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) course. We invite you to read more about the program as it does indeed deal with exposure therapy. If you need any assistance with the program please feel free to contact us via feedback or here within our online support group. Josie ______________________________ The Panic Center Support Team

for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 207

Thanks Phr00t. That's a good idea. It's just that I am already there 5 days a week and I don't want to go there on the weekends too ;)! It is worth a shot though. I am willing to give anything a try at this point.

for 18 år siden 0 +0 / -0 20

Hey Isabella :) Maybe do very little exposure therapy on the weekends? Like on Saturday, just drive to school... you have no class to go to, so you won't feel rushed. You could then walk to where your class is on Sunday... go at your own pace?

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