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Posted by elscorpio on August 8, 2000, at 2:51:58
Ok, this is gonna be kind of long. sorry. Friday aug 11th..this day has changed my life. I had a long day at work. working in a hot kitchen and drinking coffee all day is not the best thing for the body. anyways..after work i started driving and my arms were numb. i figured its from my tight shirt or lack of water in my system. But i dwelled on this feeling and got myself thinking it was something far worse. then it happened. my whole body went numb. pressure on my chest , stomache felt as if it were exploding. couldnt breath and everything moved in slow motion..felt like it was a dream. I honstly thought this was it ."im gonna die" heat attack is what i thought. so i speed towards home at like 80 miles an hour not stopping for lights or anything. heart racing..fear. well i didnt die as you may guess. but ever since that night, i have this anxiety..it was over a week ago..it seems to be going away somewhat but its definatly still with me. when i drive now, i cant go far without starting to go into a panic attack. all the symptoms arise. but now that i have an understanding on it its a little better. still..i cant pick up my girl friend(lives too far away) and im starting to get bumed. at work i feel like im high most of the time (light headed). but here is the thing..panac attacks i guess happen out of the blue. this happens manily when i drive more than 2 miles away..and i think about it and bring it on..and the fact that i feel trapped, cant drive which i love to do, is causeing alot of stress. i havent tried to go to a resturant or anything yet so i dont know what will happen but i already placed doubt in my head therefore i prob will have problems.But i know this is my doing and not out of the blue. so what is my deal? help? anyone know?
Posted by Greg on August 9, 2000, at 10:41:48
In reply to Panic attack?????, posted by elscorpio on August 8, 2000, at 2:51:58
See a doctor soon, get a professional opinion. Anxiety and panic have been a part of my life for awhile now and I can tell you, that they can be debillitating and destructive. This may only be a matter of stress, but it's better to be safe than sorry. A good doctor can diagnose your symptoms and help put you on the right track. If you make an appointment, prepare a list for it. When did the symptoms start? Are they worse at certain times? Do certain events "trigger" them? Any especially stressful things going on in your life right now? This will help you and your doctor make the best decisions on how to proceed with treatment and/or medications. Oh, and lay off the caffeine....
Please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing. I wish you the best of luck! I've never seen you post here before, so welcome to Babble!!
Peace,
Greg
Posted by Oddzilla on August 10, 2000, at 19:25:13
In reply to Panic attack?????, posted by elscorpio on August 8, 2000, at 2:51:58
>Elscorpio, it definately sounds like panic attacks, but I encourage you to go to a doctor and have yourself checked out physically. If they are panic attacks there is a lot that can be done to treat them. Many people use medication or Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
This is a website devoted to anxiety and panic
http://www.algy.com/anxiety/index.shtml
You might be able to track down more specific help there. But come back and let us know how you are getting along.
Good luck
Oddzilla
Ok, this is gonna be kind of long. sorry. Friday aug 11th..this day has changed my life. I had a long day at work. working in a hot kitchen and drinking coffee all day is not the best thing for the body. anyways..after work i started driving and my arms were numb. i figured its from my tight shirt or lack of water in my system. But i dwelled on this feeling and got myself thinking it was something far worse. then it happened. my whole body went numb. pressure on my chest , stomache felt as if it were exploding. couldnt breath and everything moved in slow motion..felt like it was a dream. I honstly thought this was it ."im gonna die" heat attack is what i thought. so i speed towards home at like 80 miles an hour not stopping for lights or anything. heart racing..fear. well i didnt die as you may guess. but ever since that night, i have this anxiety..it was over a week ago..it seems to be going away somewhat but its definatly still with me. when i drive now, i cant go far without starting to go into a panic attack. all the symptoms arise. but now that i have an understanding on it its a little better. still..i cant pick up my girl friend(lives too far away) and im starting to get bumed. at work i feel like im high most of the time (light headed). but here is the thing..panac attacks i guess happen out of the blue. this happens manily when i drive more than 2 miles away..and i think about it and bring it on..and the fact that i feel trapped, cant drive which i love to do, is causeing alot of stress. i havent tried to go to a resturant or anything yet so i dont know what will happen but i already placed doubt in my head therefore i prob will have problems.But i know this is my doing and not out of the blue. so what is my deal? help? anyone know?
Posted by elscorpio on August 11, 2000, at 0:00:56
In reply to Re: Panic attack????? » elscorpio, posted by Oddzilla on August 10, 2000, at 19:25:13
Thanks for the responses.
I still havent been to the doc. Im hesitant because i want to beat this on my own and not with the aid of meds.I been doing better, however traveling far still causes problems. but now instead of "freaking" out, and trying to run from the feeling and push it away, i welcome it and ride it through. i been going for rides and brought them on just so i can feel them and try new ways of calming myself. im alright at work now. its the driving thing that gets me..i think i have developed a phobia toward long distances. but i figure i have gotten somewhat better these past two weeks, no longer to i get all bent when im at home or work..so im gonna give it a little longer and see what happens. if it continues..i suppose i'll go see doc. thanks again.
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