So I wanted to share my experiences with some of you and to tell you that things can get better!
I had a traumatic experience happen to me which caused me to have severe panic attacks which felt like I was literally dying, frequently.
I would always look through feeds to get advice on how to feel better or just stop them from happening.
So I finally had enough of feeling that way and living in constant fear, I decided to see a therapist who also specialises in hypnotherapy.
I have had just one session and I haven’t had a panic attack at all or felt any feelings of anxiety or depression. I still have a way to go but it’s a god send!
Please talk to someone because, trust me, it probably saved my life making that step.
There are different things out there to help different people but I just wanted to say that your life won’t be like this forever and it will get better!
Keep ploughing through the crap days because one day you’ll look back and think how proud you are of yourself.
All the best to anyone reading this!
This post is giving me a bit of hope, that Im not alone, can I ask, did u experience any cognitive difficulties just doing everyday things, forgetfulness of who u are and feeling disociated from the world, cuz I keep telling myself I will get better, I will be back to who I was, and so will my thinking. Whenever I do little things now, I do them quite backwards cuz my mind goes blank to the way I used to think and do things, I am always in conflict with myself mentally. Wat I have overcome are frequent pqnic attacks and intrusive,scary thoughts. But im still afraid at times and its really killing me, everything, I may have OCD according to my therapist. But I was just wondering if u experienced wat iv just mentioned and wat steps u made to overcoming them.
Hello Nicole,
I was exactly like that, I felt I could not function like a “normal” person and couldn’t even do tasks that most people would find simple. I also lost who I was and felt as if I was on autopilot through my life, just watching over my body.
I would not say that I’m the same person I was but I don’t want to be because now I really appreciate life more and the small things like being able to walk to the shop without feeling like I’m going to have a panic attack but I’m genuinely happier for it.
I can tell you that it’s amazing that you’ve overcome panic attacks because that takes pure inner strength!
I also overthink and it fed into my anxiety which was a vicious cycle but I can tell you that by meditating or having hypnotherapy, it helps you find that place where you feel at one with yourself and your able to disconnect from negative thoughts as well but it take time.
I still have intrusive thoughts but I recognise them and try not to encourage them by dwelling on them which is easier said then done.
You are completely normal and so many people feel the way you do; not that I’m disregarding the way you feel but I want you to know that many people overcome these things and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Best thoughts!
Thank you for sharing your good news. It's great to hear that you have found answers to your problem, gives us all hope.
Best wishes to you
Wonderful! I'm very happy for you Adoglover!