"If your legs are wobbly....... - Panic Disorders Message Board

fm5 · 09-11-2003, 11:41 AM

they can still hold you up!!"

Absolutely one of the best lines out of Dr. Claire Weeks.

When I was in the throes of my panic disorder, I had realized that the only way to get better was to go out and do those things that I would normally do (not to limit myself). BUT TO STAY WITH THE FEELINGS NO MATTER HAD BAD I FELT.

I remember going out with friends and thinking to myself "I am going to pass out" or "my legs can't hold me up". Then I would think of Dr. Claire Weeks' saying "if your legs are wobbly, they can still hold you up." And I would just bear with the symptoms, and eventually after about 20 minutes they would disappear.

From what I understand, Dr. Weeks understood panic disorder because she started panicking after a surgery she once had. She understood that this was not a "namby pamby" type of illness - that in order to get better you HAD to be strong and get out there no matter how bad you felt.

hry33 · 09-11-2003, 06:36 PM

Weekes books were written a long time ago but still are helpful and reassuring

with wobbly legs, its best not to tense up as this makes it worse

Garm · 09-14-2003, 04:14 AM

Sometimes i get a little wobbly, or shaky, and sometimes feel a little heavy, but i realize that, not out of actually trying to get rid of them, but out of sheer boredom with them now, that it's okay just to keep going. Hell, a heart attack would be a break from this tired cycle.

fm5 · 09-18-2003, 12:17 PM

Sometimes i get a little wobbly, or shaky, and sometimes feel a little heavy, but i realize that, not out of actually trying to get rid of them, but out of sheer boredom with them now, that it's okay just to keep going. Hell, a heart attack would be a break from this tired cycle.

It will get easier. Just keep going about your daily activities AND DON'T RETREAT FROM THEM - this will only make it worse. In time, they will go away.

I know it is frustrating. But it will get better.

slyJohn · 09-18-2003, 12:23 PM

i just had my first "wobbly legs" symptom for the first time yesterday walking to my car. it really upsets me cause it seems like my attacks are getting worse. i was walking and my legs started to get very very weak and wobble and it took so much effort just to take one step.
oh, i made it to my car.

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