Dear Jose Thank you for your reply. I am very happy that I discovered my disorder and I can't believe a what a relief to know that I am not really ill, only mine related issues that I must face. I obviously didn't realize I was creating more problem for my self than I really had. I have done the test, but I probably will try this 12 week program and if that won't work I will consult my doctor. I decided to do more walking and exercise since life is so precious and we can't take it for granted. To stay healthy we have to discipline ourselves everyday ^____^. ---------------------------------------------------- Dear vickers4 Thank you for your comment and suggestion> I am seriously thinking of started the 12 week program since things are rather hard for me. Even if I don't feel panicky, but the breathing difficulty still comes on with chest pain, but it might also be from my back. I myself do sit a lot. During the winter I wasn't doing any exercise and that's not good as well. Time to time I get a pain at my heart area and my neck and shoulder is really getting bad. a few days ago I started doing some exercise especially for the upper body, hope that will help soon. My period is so wacky as well. The previous 3 months felt normal except very heavy bleeding on the first day, but the current one. Can't make up it's mind if it should come or go away. lol ^____^ Anyways I will do my best to look after myself, because there is a little life who is depending on my help. If I'm not healthy how can I help him when he will need my help. -------------------------------------------------- Dear bygrace I guess we have a lot in common. We sure experienced the same stressful time at the same time. My boy he is great, but you know boys don't like to listen to their mommies and that is so frustrating. My little boy is a very picky eater when it comes to cook food. So many times I don't know what to do and concerns me he might not be getting enough vitamins, but when I look at him growing so much and healthy, I'm sure he is doing just fine. I guess mother never stops worrying about their little ones. My husband says I'm a person who always takes everything to the heart. But it's so hard watching people suffering on TV and can't do much or t

Anna, Thank you for sharing your story. You have come to the right place! Please feel free to roam the site at your own pace. If you look to the left of the screen under "TOOLS" you will find many supportive tests. These tests are not diagnostic tools and are not a replacement or substitute for a physicians advice. The purpose of these tests is to prepare you with information that you can present to your physician. When you're finished the test, you can either print your Final Report or email it directly to your doctor. We also have developed a Panic Program. This program is 12-weeks and involves the tools mentioned above. Each session is based on the previous session, so we strongly advise that you work slowly through the program and not jump ahead. If you have any questions or concerns with our "TOOLS" you can contact our support department at support@paniccenter.net. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Josie ______________________________ The Panic Center Support Team.

Hi there. I had my little girl in Oct.2001 also. Very stressful time then. She was born on the 12th. Yes, I also obsess about something horrible happening to my children. I get so afraid I am terrified of leaving them to go to work! I have heard that after 9/11 the % of people with anxiety/panic/depression increased a huge amount. I am glad your here. It sounds like your symptoms are much like all of us here. I know i can relate to all you listed. Today my left shoulder has really been bothering me and so is my chest. As for the period thing. YES. I am 35 and I have much anxiety and panic the week my period is due to start and they have also been VERY out of wack for a while now. I did ask my doctor about it and she agreed that it is a stong link between messed us cycles and anxiety disorder.

I forgot to mention, my panic and anxiety is always worse during menstruation. My mother has the same problem and also has it worse during menstruation. It seems to be a very common thing. Also, I was having problems with my left arm going numb as well as the side of my face and my ear. I went to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack but found out it was a muscle problem in my back. You'd be amazed how the nerves in your back affect so many other parts of your body you wouldn't think would have anything to do with your back. My doctor told me to stretch every time I feel my left arm start hurting or going numb and it really does help. If your doctor has cleared your heart, I would suggest daily back stretches to help with the pains in your left arm and neck. I sit in an office all day so my back hurts a lot anymore. Every time I feel that numbness or aching coming on, I always start stretching and it really does help.

I have spent the last 12 years feeling like I have been having heart attacks or some other life threatening disease. If you have gone to the doctors and have had tests done and everything always comes back normal, then I would definitely say that you most likely are having panic / anxiety problems. I had spent the last 7 years on Paxil trying to beat this and it helped but did not completely take away the panic attacks. My doctor weaned me off it about five months ago and I have been completely off it about two months ago. Alas, welcome back daily anxiety and panic attacks. Oh, yeh! -Crimeny- I went through such a horrific experience getting off the meds because of the withdrawals that I swore I would never take meds again to get over this. So, I started looking desperately to find something to help that didn't deal with meds and I have found in many different souces that the most effective way of beating this is through Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), which is what this website offers through the free 12 week program. I strongly suggest you take a look at it because it really helps! It takes a lot of effort and determination on your part, but it is so worth it! I am starting week four today and have noticed a difference. I still have bad days, but they are better than before. Besides, when you have bad days, get on the support group and we will try to help you through it. There is noone on this website that doesn't know exactly how you feel every single day! Remember that you are never alone - we are here for you and we all understand! Welcome aboard! I'm sorry you have to be here, but I'm glad you found us! I hope this website is the answer you need! :)

My cycle is fine, but I am on the birth control pill -- when I was not on the pill -- there were gaps when I didn't get a period. I hope this helps! Welcome-- I am new as well.

Hi Everyone! I'm new and I have a panic disorder as well, but unfortunately I didn't realize till today. At least that's what I think I have. I have been doing a lot of research and all the symptoms has been pointing me to this. I have had chills in the bed, breathing difficulty with chest pain but mostly between my breast, chocking feeling in throat, painful muscles around the chest, left arm, neck and shoulder pain and numbness, dizziness, fainting filling, dry mouth, sore eyes. I think I need help, but I don't want to take any medicine since it's all in the mind. If I was able to create this, somehow I should able to get out of it. Before 9/11 happened I had such a wonderful life without any major worrying. Ever since then I watched so many news, I felt like I am going to get depressed from all the negativity I was getting from the TV, but I couldn't stop watching it, I was so worried World War 3 going to break out. I had a little boy in 2001 October and having a baby in the house ain't make things easy for anyone, no matter how much you love them ^____^ Early 2004 I fell into a depression, nothing suicidal, but enough to make you said and cry a lot. I didn't take any medicine, I was hoping I will get through it. Just when I was feeling better a bit in August 2004 I lost 2 person in a month. My father and a friend of mine who I cared for very much. After my father's death I had a lot of quilt. My father was living in Europe and I was hoping he will able to meet his grandson in 2005 before he passes away, but I was wrong. It left so much guilt in me, I wish I had the chance go home last year, but things are not that simple. I was battling with so many things inside of me that time, I noticed my menstruation went out of balance. Sometimes I had 44 days between periods and it scared me that I might be pregnant but I wasn't. Then December of 2004 I was feeling so much better, but my period was still not back to normal. After Christmas when the Tsunami happened, I think my mind couldn't take it and that was the first time I believe I had Panic Attack. I thought I might be pregnant, but no I wasn't. Since December I haven't been very healthy, in the past 30-40 days I have been experiencing a lot of breathing problem and chest pain. I started worrying tha