Hi all,

I'm just wondering if anybody has any ideas.

I suffer badly with panic attacks, mainly, they happen because I think something is wrong with me.  It started off, with me thinking I had a heart problem, so had everything checked - nothing wrong.   I went on to anti depressants, and was fine for a couple of years.  My Doctor and I decided that it was time to come off the AD's, and I was fine for a while.  But I'm going through the same thing again now, I am absolutely terrified all the time that something is wrong with me.
I constantly ask my family and frinds if I look ill.  It is pathetic, and I don't want to feel like this, I just want to feel normal.
I have started on the anti depressants again, unfortunately, they seem to make me feel worse before they make me feel better.  I suppose it's just a matter of time.
I have rescue remedy, which does help, but I'm wondering if there is anything else that I can do? 
I have an appointment at an anxiety management clinic on Tuesday, but am terrified of going.  I've been through all this kind of thing before, and it didn't help.

Have any of you suffered with panic attacks? and if so, is there anything you can do to stop them without anti depressants - i hate taking them, but do know I need them at the moment.

I'd appreciate any information or thoughts,

Thanks,
Lisa

Hi
Your doctor seems to think that the anxiety clinic will help you so what is it about the anxiety clinic that terrifies you?  What happened before that makes you think it won't help this time?

Cheryl

I have PM'd you :)

Hi,

I've PM'd you too.

Oh I know how you feel :( I have social anxiety and have had panic attacks too. I hope the anxiety clinic works for you. *hugs*

I suffer the same in large groups of people, i wish i could give you some advice but i have just learn't to live with it and sometimes that means being a jibbering wreck. Sorry i know it won't be much help to you.

Get the book Feel the Fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffers, this may help.