Drielly, I think you have hit on something here, there are actually a lot more people than we realize that have panick problems. Often they don't even know that they have it, they just think that they are sick. The reason I say that is since I have researched this soooo much, I think I have read everything there is to know about it, I notice people around me that display symptoms of panic, like sudden sickness that doesn't last long, or symptoms that could be anxiety although they think it's flu. People don't realize that their problems could be something to do with panic they just think that they have the flu or are tired and so forth. It's quite interesting if you look around and see what symptoms are out there and how people react to them....just a thought...from me
drielly,
Venting is part of the process. You shouldn't have to feel uncomfortable about seeking help and support. Fresh air is always helpful and lets your clear your mind. Keep coming to see us and we'll do our best to help you out!
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
Vent away, expressing our feelings rather good or bad is theraputic. One thing I did learn personally from this disorder, is it caused me more thoughts and worry if I tried to "hide" it. I don't mean I announced to everyone I met, hey I get a bit shaky, short of breath, etc, I have these massive attacks. But I would state, I get these periodic adreneal surges that make me feel a bit nervous at times, and often the people I told would say, I do too, or my mom/sis/bro gets like that too. Don't make yourself feel shameful and labeled by thinking they will think. It is not a weakness, we are not damaged goods. Our CNS just get a bit overloaded at times, that causes our attacks, and we are fearful of them, we are simply trying to make them less fearful, thus less controlling of our lives. That is perhaps where you envy the child, when most of us are children, we had reassurance from Mom/Dad that everything was going to being ok, so we naturally felt better, we felt safe. It is good that you are working the program, but don't try to shoulder the burden of making yourself well solo. We need support outside of the panic center too, rather it be CBT therapy, a friend to call, etc.
Okay so today at work someone came up to me and asked me if I was okay because they said, "You look awful lately". Hmmm that made me feel wonderful. Anyway I said that I was fine just had a lot going on. While I was talking I was waiting for the staff computer to load the Panic center website and my coworker looked at it and said, "Panic Center! I guess your not really doing okay." GRRRRR So I replied I have been better but this is just a difficult time right now for me. She saw how uncomfortable I was with her knowing about me being a part of the Panic center and she came over and offfered that she is there for me if I need someone to talk to. Now I am worried that word will spread and that my job will be in danger because of this. Whatever, I am human we all have our own issues. I decided to get fresh air and drive to Quick Check to get a cup of tea and decided to eat soup. I didn't go for the meaty soups, instead I went for a total liquid soup of Sweet Potatoe bisque. As I sat down to eat I noticed a mother and her little girl also having lunch. The little girl is stuffing her face and here I am trying to sustain myself with liquidfied things and simple foods. I got up and got a handful of crakers and began eating them with my soup. Its not much but made me feel better. I began thinking to myself about how childish I feel about all of this. I am an adult and I use to eat fine all the time, whatever I wanted. Now its like I have to teach myself to eat all over again. I envied that little girl and wished I was her age again. Hopefully one day I can look back at this and know that I was able to overcome it. Sorry for the long story, I just needed to vent.