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Panic Attack Excessively Gone too far
This might be long and belong in other groups too. I’m 19 years old. I have terrible panic attacks and I deal with fear a lot. This past 2 months have been terrible. So it started with me losing my job. After I got a double ear infection that moved to my sinus cavities. Then it went to my lungs. Then once all that was clear I started getting dizzy and I blacked out. Went to the ER, Turns out my potassium was low and I was dehydrated and my CO2 was extremely low. Went to my regular PCP and they did a follow up blood test and my potassium was fine but my B12 was really low and my CO2 was still low. 2 weeks later and I’m having trouble breathing with Air Hunger(Dyspnea) Attacks constantly and panic attacks only at night. I still get dizzy spells and I occasionally get dehydrated even though I drink constantly. I’m getting scared. Has anyone ever dealt with this before? My doctor keeps tagging it as stress. I’m tempted to go to the children’s hospital but I don’t have anyone to drive me. What should I do? Has anyone dealt with this? Any idea of what it could be?
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So sorry for the late response idk why I didn't see your reply!!! 💗💗💗
@anxiety227 I can totally relate. I went through a period of several years (4) where I had long panic attacks each morning from about 7 am until noon. Thank goodness I found a doctor who was not afraid to prescribe a benzodiazepine. I’d been through the list of all the other medications. Now, most days I don’t need any but if I do I feel more in control knowing if I can’t breathe through it I can take something that will work. My heart goes out to you and I’m just an email away!
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2 ReactionsHi Jenifer, It's nice to hear from you again. It sounds like your anxiety is off the charts. I know exactly what you mean when you say that no one can understand at least, no one in the medical field, or sometimes not even members of your family. Why do you hate yourself? What has caused you to feel this way? Are you not taking anything for your panic attacks right now? I know you are in misery and this has to stop. Don't beat yourself up anymore. I don't know your history or what you have been through in your life but it's not worth it. I've learned to do the best I can with this and avoid any triggers (people, traffic, etc..) Yes, I have to miss out on a lot of things because I am afraid of putting myself in a situation where I might lose it but I tell myself that I am going to try to live my "Best" day tomorrow. That is all I can do right now. Please stay in contact with the forum. God Bless
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2 ReactionsThank you for responding..
I'm really good at beating myself up . Yes im taking meds effexor xr 300mg and prozac 10mg. Klonopin for when it gets really bad . I have suffered with this disease my entire life . I'm tired of it always winning . I'm tired of always being afraid . I know if I didn't spend my life saying " I could do this .....
But what if ..... I CLD change my entire life . It just gets exausting fighting with yourself every single day .....
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2 ReactionsThank you !!!!! I wake up with it too . I actually wake up crying . I feel so alone with all of this bc nooooone really. Gets it !! I was doing soo much better bf this pandemic... I wish alll us a peaceful tomorrow God bless
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3 Reactions@anxiety227 It sounds like your level of functioning has greatly decreased you functioning and that due to this you feel guilty. I gear a sense of hopelessness. Did I get that right?
Therapy has proven to be effective in reducing anxiety symptoms. May I ask if you have tried this? Just an FYI, most providers are online now due to COVID-19.
No one should have to live with debilitating anxiety on a daily basis. It’s horrible. It makes life not worth living. Glad you found a compassionate doctor.
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