panic attacks - Herpes Message Board

Lobo2k3 · 08-11-2003, 02:01 PM

are they related to herpes, it hasn't been cofirmed by the doc that i have them but i know i do....i did have 2 panic attacks, anyone else get panic attacks? are they due to herpes?

UnluckyGirl · 08-11-2003, 02:27 PM

Lobo-- I've been having panic attacks since I was 15 years old (I'm 21). I don't think herpes causes the attacks... rather the other way around. I think the anxiety causes me to break out

sadfairy · 08-11-2003, 02:48 PM

I have had depression and anxiety as long as I can remember. I have learned (I’m now 31) to recognize the anxiety attacks and "self sooth". I believe that is an important skill.
I was JUST diagnosed with GH and my anxiety attacks have been OFF THE CHART. I believe the idea that I have GH and not being able to get over the fact of it, and the shock of being in a committed relationship for 9yrs has driven me off the edge. My mind cannot accept that DH has not cheated, even though he says he hasn’t. Every time I take Valtrex I have a huge anxiety attack and think that I'm having a server allergic reaction to the meds. I'm not, I'm just having an anxiety attack at facing the fact that I am taking this huge blue pill because I have GH...probably from my husband.
It's like an evil practical cosmic joke.
I would say that herpes can cause a panic attack, if you are prone to anxiety disorder, simply because of the psychological aspects of the illness.

Lobo2k3 · 08-11-2003, 03:28 PM

thanks for the help, i do need to learn how to self sooth myself as well, i no longer take the doc's chemical imbalance crap...i feel alot better too, lately however, i think I have been breaking out, red spots on my feet and arms, and i felt anxious twice this weekend. Your answers do make sense.

susie1 · 08-12-2003, 02:46 PM

I have found that stress and lack of sleep and the two major factors that precipitate an OB.

With every twinge I begin to anticipate an OB and trying to keep my anxiety level down in quite a challenge.

My goal is to learn to accept that this demon is going to be with me for life...and not freak out if feel an OB coming on. This is hard work..wish I could get paid for it.

Susie1