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for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 93

I know exactly what you mean. Anything that helps us cope would be hard to give up!

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 10

Thanks Sammi, I feel so stupid, like the obvious thing would be to quit, but I use smoking for coping. Right now I have an appointment tomorrow becuase I have allergies and possible sinus infection. I am paniced about having chest noises and that means lung cancer. I wish I could approach things like normal people!

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 93

Yes Needtotalk, I smoke also. I know exactly what you mean. To be perfectly honest with you, I panic because I do smoke, and I panic at the thought of quiting. I dont think I could possibly quit until my anxiety goes away because I have tried before and it made me a bundle of nerves. I smoke too much and I do NEED to quit. It's not good for me, or the others who live with me. Unfortunately, I dont expect to really be quitting anytime soon. Best of luck to you. I just wanted you to know that I feel your pain. Sammi

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 10

I don't know if anyone else has trouble with this but, I have become afraid of going to the doctor because he might say I have something bad. If I have a cough I think I have lung cancer because I smoke. Of course I smoke more because I work my self into a panic. Any others smoke?

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 25

muddy mutt: I was always really nervous when I had to go the doctor- because of the looks I got.. "Poor little thing" or "I'm not really listening- because I think you are just whining" or that other look "Crazy lady". I have been down the road of various meds for my anxiety and panic and they always made me worse. Paxil was the worst! I was aggressive and couldn't sleep.. I didn't even trust myself around my children. It took me a couple of years to finally kick the **** out of my anxiety and panic. I now have my own therapy clinic where I specialize in treating anxiety and panic. I recommend these two books for my clients: The Brain Chemistry Diet and Depression is a Choice (author: Curtiss.) I became involved with Orthomolecular medicine (search on the web- you'll love the info). These were the biggest helpers I had and of course I had a husband and best friend that stood by me- at my worst. I used to go through days of anxiety attacks one after the other. I treated myself based on my personality and specific needs (neurologically). Hand in there and know that I am someone who beat this... and truly believe that anyone can... if they are allowed to THINK their way through it. The drugs made me so numb and dumb that I just couldn't process new info. Write back and let me know if you could find those books or if you need the specific site for ortho. medicine. Good luck! And don't let your doctor rain on your parade. It's your body and your mind. So use it on your behalf to fight back.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 125

Hey MuddyMutt, Good for you for going to the doctor!! That must of felt like a punch in the stomach though when you were treated like that. Keep in mind that a lot of doctors don't know too much about panic disorders, of course it's all in our head it's a mental disorder!! The program on this site will really help you. My Doctor put me in group therapy at the hospital and it's pretty much the same program on this site. Also chatting to people who are having the same problems that you do really helps too!! Take Care!!

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 7

Thanks rhonddaro! I did go. I was really scared but I was able to calm myself down so that I didn't panic! Yay! A few months ago when I went to the doc I totally freaked out but not yesterday. Unfortunately, the visit wasn't pleasant at all. They couldn't find anything wrong that causes the pain in my lower abdomen and when I asked her for help about my panic disorder, they just brushed it off, basically saying it's all in my head. Well, if it so easy would I ask for help? Not even a referal to a specialist or anything. I left the building and just started crying. Finally I pulled myself together to go out and ask for help and then they turn me away like this... I did however feel like this program helped me a lot even though I just recently signed up and I'm only in week 1. But it was extremely helpful when I read that "No, you're not goign to die" or "No, you're not goign to faint" or "No, you're not goign to stop breathing". Even though I knew that before... I needed to read it on a piece of paper. I will continue with this program and see how far I can get. My husband also finally realized that this isn't something I'm just making up to get away from my chores and I know he will now support me so hopefully together we'll be able to beat this panic disorder!

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 20

Good luck!! Remember you got through this before so you can do it again. Keep posting and let us know how you're doing.

for 20 år siden 0 +0 / -0 7

I have an extreme fear of going to the doc. Always had... And there's other family members who fear the same. That was even before I got panic attacks. I broke my foot several years ago and I actually went to school with it before the pain got so bad that evening (over 24 hours after I broke it) that my dad forced me to go and drove me to the hospital. They didn't think it was broken otherwise I'm sure they would have brought me in earlier. Anyway, I know I have a panic disorder, my family doctor back in Europe diagnosed it. I have had a few years where I wasn't suffering from it and when I was it wasn't too too bad but the last year has been hell and so I have to go to the doc to get help. But I can't get myself to go... I told my husband that he has to take me today as I can't take it anymore and if he has to, he has to tie my hands and feets and drag me there. I hope it doesn't have to come to that. Please wish me luck!

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