I don’t know why I’m writing this or what I’m asking for.
I had a panic attack a few days ago, I’ve had panic disorder for just over a year bit since this last one I’m really struggling with being left alone and when people are at work or have to go out I just go into pure panic mode and nothing I seem to be doing helps. Diazepam calms me down a bit but an hour later it’s back again. I mainly fear that if I continue to have this high level anxiety and have another bad day I’m going to snap and lose my mind/ go mad. I feel sick and can’t eat. I can’t find anything that helps so I’m just stuck in bed too scared to leave my room. I’m really scared.
Try to do something else.. I've been feeling panicky and not eating but I vacuumed the whole house and felt pretty good while doing it.. Then I watched my son play video games for about 10 minutes.. I think the key is to do something active and also talk with a friend, family or therapist.
Omg I know how u feel Im still struggling but I'm getting better .. the key is to keep pushing i wish I would have pushed myself months ago .. I was so scared when everyone left the house and I was home alone. I would sit in my moms room counting the minutes and hours waiting for someone to come home.. I felt sooooo alone. I'd just try to sleep until someone came back. Now when I get in the car and my husband drives off I panic.. I count the minutes on how long it's going to take before we get to our destination.. I never been so nervous to be in the car til now.. I really don't know why but it scares me. Once we get to where were going I'm still hyperventilating but I get pass it.. so I told myself I'm going to start doing things I don't want to do.. yes it brings on panic but the more you do it the more you'll get used to it and eventually feel like omggg I'm accomplishing something I'm doing better and pat yourself on the back.. I came from a really dark place and I'm hella happy at how far I came I make sure I praise myself every time I do something I really didn't want to do ..:
Lara
I have not worked now for over thirty years, I was unfortunate enough to become Chronically Disabled.
My work was high pressure, I was expected to be able to control my Section on my own, especially when the Boss went out. I also was expected to attend various meetings and negotiate with various companies etc.
In a way I was lucky I had trained as A Youth and Community Worker and I had to assist in administration and management of both, mostly on my own.
One of the best ways of controlling your fears is, when left alone you are representing your company and your workmates are trusting you and understand you are more than capable to do the job. In my case I was a Specialist so when people called I was able to direct them on whatever they were asking about.
We can always feel stressed especially when decisions need to be taken, all I would suggest is you refer the problem back to the person who is dealing with the situation. If they meed a direct answer, refer them to the person dealing with the problem by you calling them over their mobile. They can then deal with the problem.
I was never frightened to leave a message.
You can also try Breathing Techniques, they may help you. You will find explanations on this site or the web
When I was left alone and it became busy I would always have a job that I could visit,, I would then go and attend to that if possible
BOB
Hi Lara
I know exactly where you are at! Been there done that and survived! My advice is stay busy. I cleaned kitchen cupboards...went through the linen cupboard. ...cleaned the car. ....mowed the lawn etc. The best thing is to distract your mind from thinking about how you are feeling. You will get past this i can promise you that but it will take a week. X