help_please - Panic Disorders Message Board

panicman · 08-14-2002, 07:12 PM

I just had my first major panic attack 4 weeks ago, and ever since the day after my panic attack, I feel like I am out of place...like a feeling of unreality, and it's hard for me to concentrate at times I'm always anxious, restless, now it's to the point where i have no appatitie, and when I think about it to much my heart palpatates, I think i'm in depression, is this feeling last forever? anyone know? Has this ever happened to anyone? I know that how i felt 4 weeks ago is not how i feel right now.

*Raina* · 08-14-2002, 11:46 PM

i answered on the depression board.

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~*~Raina~*~

"That the birds of worry and care fly over your head: This you cannot change; But that they build nests in your hair: This you can prevent." -Chinese Proverb

chriscwharris · 08-15-2002, 03:54 AM

hi, happened to me about 3 months ago, very similar experience and after effects. I think the anxiety/stress had been building up until my body finally sent me a warning sign!

I've been up and down since then, some days I don't feel too bad, others I feel awful (like today for example!)

It took 4 or 5 weeks of constant doctors appointments before I was willing to accept what had happened. I'd even had 3.5 days in hospital with chest pains!

I Still get some symptoms that worry me which I'm going to get checked out, but on the whole, I know I'm doing this to myself, even if I can't control it... I'm hoping time will be a healer

Bubbly20 · 08-15-2002, 09:31 AM

Panic man

So sorry you have had to go through this, but its good you have found this board so soon..

You will think that these feelings wont go away...but they will! There is lots of help out there ..but accepting and educating yourself about it all will help you through.

Bubbly x

spotty · 08-15-2002, 09:37 AM

I felt exactly the same way after my first one. It has taken me a long time to accept what is going on. Have you read "Hope and Help For Your Nerves" by Dr. Claire Weekes? It helped me to understand what anxeity does to your body and why the symtoms happen. I think the key to getting through this is learning to accept it and not be afraid of every little symptom or pain that you have. That is discussed in the book also. I hope you feel better soon.