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Boardwalk, Don't hide your disorder from your son, he may sense that something is wrong and because you haven't told him about your problem he may think he's doing something wrong. I have 4 sons and my oldest 3 (my baby is only 3) know all about my problem. They are very supportive of me and all of them are my safe people. I can usually do almost anything as long as at least one of them is with me. They are very protective of me and try to be helpful when I'm having a bad day with my anxiety. We actually laugh about it sometimes, my 14 year old will tease me about freaking out, and we all get a good laugh out of it. When you tell him just explain it in a way that he will understand, my 9 year old actually has panic and anxiety disorder, but we didn't know until I became ill and then he confided in me that he feels the same way mom does sometimes, so we've been a big help to one another.
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Boardwalk I am so glad I helped in some way! :) I'm sorry, I don't really remember exactly what my mom said. I do remember she took me to her support group meetings, which also had agoraphobic's children there. I think it helped being around other kids whose moms were going through the same thing. Though I didn't fully understand, I knew that it wasn't her fault, and she was working hard to get over it. When she was doing exposure work, I would write her little notes of encouragement, and I knew that meant a lot to her, which made me happy. I hope this helps! :) Hopeful, I hope you find the help and the peace you are seeking.
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Hopeful, If it is any consellation to you, I am a social worker. I work in the mental health profession. I have to deal many patients on a daily basis whom have all sorts of mental disorders. For the past few months, I have suffered from panic attacks and racing thoughts. I sometimes make up excuses not to go to work because even the 30 minute drive there is hard for me! It is affecting my job because being around clients with the same problem often exasperate my panic. I have a hard time because as someone else mentioned it is if we have to act as if we are stable and have our head on straight at all times, role models for our patients. My patients look to me for comfort and heck, I am suffering just as much if not more than some of them. I have been making up excuses at times not to do my visits with them because of my anxiety. It has been a real struggle here lately. LUCKILY, my co-workers understand and are trying everything they can to help me through this. We are all human. We all have issues. If your work is not supportive, I would consider looking elsewhere for employment. Feeling cared for and helped is part of the healing process. It doesn't sound much like they are to caring which would make me understand how you must feel. It blows my mind that they are no more concerned for you then you say. How hard would it be for you to look elsewhere for employment? Not that that is a cure all but you need support. I do understand your position with your career and all believe me. I really think my job is part of the problem at times. I hear so much negativity all day long, it is hard for me to stay positive. I wonder why I do this to myslef at times. I guess to see that very infrequent success story makes it all worth it...? Hang in there you have alot of support here it seems :-)
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Hopeful? DO you have an Employee Assistance Program where you work? Its suppose to be confindential. I understand your fears about your job but right now your life and well being are whats important. If you are feeling suicidal you MUST contact someone. We care about you and don't want you to do anything to yourself. If your meds aren't working you may have to try something different. I know you are sick of hearing that they take time to work (I was tired of it too) but there has to be some combination that will work for you. Please don't give up.
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I understand what you are saying, hopeful, however one could easily insert any of a number of labels...in place of nurse....Mom, teacher, truck driver, etc. It matters not what is expected of you, but rather what you expect of yourself. Yes, it may be important to try and keep somewhat quiet about being depressed being in the medical profession, but I don't think ANY profession is any more/less exempt really. Give yourself a break...realize you're not a rock, or a lamp, and that it is normal to have these feelings. I think once you cut yourself some slack, it will follow that you won't feel the necessity to be so concerned with what others might/may think. Surely, though, you need to work with your doctor...and work through this, as best you can. Giving up might seem easy, but think of your loved ones. Peace in the struggle....Take care...let us know how you are doing! :)
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Thanks for the support. The problem with obtaining help when you are in the medical field is their is little to no privacy!! I could actually lose my nsg license by the state board or be put on suspension for being depressed if someone I work with reports me. You see, there is NO help. Either I try to face this as an outpt & keep it hidden that i'm so depressed & wish I were dead, or lose my license & then i WILL have a reason to kill myself. right now, at least i can take it day by day. I'm not kidding. my dr. warned me to keep this very private & be very careful. Nurses aren't supposed to be sad or anxious & god forbid they have to take an antidepressant!! did you ever wonder why there is such as high rate of suicides among dr's & rn's??? sad, huh?
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Hello Hopeful224, I'm really sorry to hear that you are feeling this way right now. Sometimes when you are in helping professions (like Nursing) people assume that you are invincible to illness which is simply just not the case. You are not unhelpable, I really think that you should go see your Doctor as soon as possible, there are many options for treatment(including a wide variety of medications). Also, stay close to the site and post often, we will help you get through this. If you are having any thoughts of harming yourself, please call a friend, a family member, your doctor, 911 or visit www.hopeline.com. Take care, Susanne
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I can't help but notice your handle..hopeful :) I think contacting your doctor is your best move...and I hope that he can help you to find a temporary solution. I have had really dark periods in my life, but none, that were so completely dibilitating. I think getting through the day, hour by hour, is what you need to strive for. Are there things that please you? If so, find them and do them. Accept this as a temporary setback. KNOW that you are not alone. You, yourself SAID, "I should be in that bed." That is wisdom on your part, that you may want to recognize...afterall, hospitalization is NOT a bad thing and MAY be something you should consider. I was hospitalized after my first child, with a severe post partum...mental health, not a medical hospital, and they STABILIZED me to a point where I could cope, have HOPE and move forward, step by step. Please consider it...maybe even ask your doctor about it?? Hugs to you! :)
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Hi guys, I'm sorry to sound so grim, but this is how I feel & this is the ONLY place that I have to express it & I really need to do that right now! My anxiety dis has turned into a deep depression; I'm scared & don"t know what I'm going to do. I'm so sentitive to meds & I've tried sooo many but I feel very hopeless right now & i'm afraid I'm slipping into the suicidal level-----i;m so depressed i feel totally numb. i can't even explain it. i couldn't even go to work today & i'm teary eyed all the time-----how can this be when i'm taking 10mg's of lexapro???!!!! I'm afraid i won't be able to hide this any longer; my patient said i looked like "doom & gloom" the other day & i just look @ him & thought i'm sicker than you are; i should be in that bed & are you so selfish that you can't see i'm hurting??!!. after all, nurses are people too & we do suffer & get sick too!! i'm going to call my dr. today-----he's very nice & is trying to help me, but i really think i am unhelpable . i just can't take a med and feel good like someone else can which really p****s me off!! I;m telling you, i've seen a lot of disease over my career, but NONE as dibilitating as this one------it's such a shame & a waste of ALL our lives. well, i'm gonna do my best to get through another day. i'm here all alone & will be all week which is good 'coz i don't want anyone to see me. i'm seriously considering taking a loa from work & trying NARDIL as a last resort---don't know what else to do ---running out of options & energy.
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Hi Smiley, Thanks for responding and for your kind words of encouragement. I have had the feelings Hopeful describes, and it is a terrible state to be in. My psychiarist from long ago explained how the toll of living with panic can often very easily lead to clinical depression. The two often go hand in hand, unfortunately. I've suffered from major bouts of depression in my life. Peace to you...

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