another day

allen · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 11

For the last 6 weeks, or so, my anxiety has been in high gear. I'm having panic attacks all the time. I haven't suffered like this in a long time.
Tomorrow's high temp is predicted to be 16o f. For reasons I can't explain, this has me so nervous!!! My husband drives all day (outside sales), and I'm so fearful that something will happen to him tomorrow. Come to think of it, I'm nervous that something will happen to him every day.
I just can't take this panic anymore!
I've spoken with my doc about this new, intense anxiety and he just said "hm-hmm," made a note in my file, and indicated that we'd "keep on eye on this." He's never quick to make med changes, which is good I guess - he doesn't make rash decisions - but I can't wait this out. This anxiety is taking over my life. Again!

chaekyu · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 34

I would suggest getting an appointment with your doc and sorting this out. You cant live everyday like this hun its not good for you.
Are you in therapy at the moment? Sorry about my memory, its like a gold fish! Maybe developing some coping strategies with professionals help would be a good start.
Have you always worried about your husband or is this a recent occurrence?

hahninsik · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 38

I am currently in therapy. I have been for 6 years. I can't begin to tell you what a difference therapy has made for me! It helped get me out of the house after being a literal recluse for 2 years. Now, however, it's like an I hit a brick wall. All of the coping strategies and breathing techniques just aren't making much of a difference now.
I haven't suffered panic this bad in well over a year. There's been no change in my meds, nor has anything happened in my personal life that could be causing this. I don't think it's the holidays, either, because I truly have Christmas spirit.
I have a pdoc appt for this Saturday. I plan on bringing this up again with him. Hopefully he won't just "hm-hmm" me again.
Thanks for your support, Surgeon.

joung · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 46

Good to hear you have a pdoc appointment, maybe it is time for a change in your meds or maybe additional meds on top of what your already taking.
You will get past this...sometimes-strange things trigger us off and other times there’s no answers. You have come a long way from where you once we're, something to keep in mind.