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Hi Annemarie,
Thanks for your advice. I will continue to complete the forms and work through the program again. I am not giving up on this.
Thanks for the support
Ann
Although the sessions may be over, the program recommends you continue filling in the forms and continue to challenge your thoughts. You tackled one problem perhaps in the program? Sometimes we have different fears to work through too. I would suggest you keep filling in the forms as the program suggests and go over the program again, forming objectives a little differently this time. I've been through it a couple of times and each time something different comes to mind and leaps from the page at me. There's so much in there, isn't there? I just love it.
A caution about taking over the counter things without talking to the pharmacist: Sometimes St-John's Wort and other things react adversely with meds, so be sure to have it checked out by your pharmacist before buying any.
Ann,
Sorry that you are not feeling that great at the moment - know how it feels. I don't think that I will ever be free of panic attacks for some while, but I am learning how to not fear them and control them to an extent where they do not rule my life!
Well the St John's Wort. I have been on all sorts of meds over the past 20 years and I was determined this time to find something that (a) was not addictive (b) did not make me feel spaced out (c) that I would pick up and put down when I wanted to. I have been taking the St John's Wort for around 6 weeks now and am beginning to really feel the benefit. I take two 300 mg tablets (one in the morning, other bedtime). The only problem that there might be with taking SJW is that if you do a lot of sunbathing, then after taking SJW for even a few days, your skin becomes extra sensitive to ultra violet rays and you can become quite sunburnt. Slap on the sunscreen! You cannot take SJW and take anti-depressants, if you decide to take SJW then make sure that you have stopped taking any medication for depression/anxiety and I would suggest giving it a few weeks to be completely out of the system. (SJW although not technically a MAOI acts in a very similar way, although there is no problem with eating certain foods on SJW).
I am really happy with the results (that is not meant to be a pun!!) I intend staying on them for at least 6 months and then see how it goes from there. Hope this helps.
Thank you Anne-Marie for your support - yes things are looking better for me at the moment, and I intend to push for this long term!
Gerry
Hi guys,
Thanks for sharing your stories with me. I had been doing okay with my panic attacks, but they have come back with a vengence this week. I cant seem to control them, I fight them, make them worse and it spirals from there. I am in a right mess at the moment.
Gerry, did you experience any side effects with St Johns Wort? I have tried a lot of different anti depressants, but the side effects make me feel worse. I have perserved with them, but the doctor tells me not to take them in the end. I have tried to conquer this without them, but now seem to be getting nowhere. I really dont know what else to do? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated right now.
Thanks for reading this.
Annemarie - I have been doing the Panic Program, and have finished all the sessions, do you have any suggestions on what might help me?
Thanks
Ann
Ann, Mike - my first ever panic attack happened after a night out at Christmas time. I guess I was depressed although I did not think so at the time, this was over 20 years ago. Went to bed, laid down and suddenly boom! The room started spinning, I could not breath, heart palpitations, chronic chest pain I thought, 'this is it - I'm having a heart attack.' I had over the remainder of the Christmas period a panic attack every day and around two to three times a day. After the holidays, I went to my GP who diagnosed chronic anxiety with depression and I went on a course of antidepressants and also was booked in to see a psychiatrist. I was on tablets for 18 months and had a good few years free. Then back came the panic attacks and started over again. I went back onto medication and therapy. Had a bad bout 8 years ago when I lost my 18 year old son and just recently they have returned (I had a real big one in March!) They seem to be improving again. After much research, I put myself on St John's Wort which seems to be working well :)That is the reason that I dread or rather used to dread bed-time because of the association with panic attacks :( Hopefully the future is looking brighter (I have not had a panic attack for well over a week! Yipee!!!!)
Ann,
I have had only one full fledged panic attack. It happened when I was driving. I pulled over and suffered through it for about 15 minutes before I could continue on my way. That was about 5-6 years ago. I then went into a 6 month long depressive state. I have had mild episodes several times since but never the extreme thing I suffered that first time.
I sought help right away (after the depression lifted). I didnt know what had happened but I used the internet to research it. I typed my symptoms into search engines and did lots of reading and found a therapist to talk to and a psychiatrist to give me meds. That continued for some time and then I was med free for about 3 years or so until this most recent episode when I finally decided that I was fed up with this **** and was going to seek some basic maintenance program to end it for good.
I dont fear the actual "panic attack" like most people. I suffer bouts of anxiety and mild depression at the same time. Usually lasting about 6 weeks or so. I am working on a maintenance program (self talk and meds) to try to eliminate these episodes. They are not severe but they are very annoying and have a detrimental effect on my well being.
I am seeking answers myself, if I find any I'll be sure to let you (and everyone else) know what they are!
Best of luck
Mike
I was just wondering how your panic attacks started.
I will go first. I was diagnosed with post natal depression after my 2nd daughter was born. The doctor prescribed anti-depressants and within 1 week of taking them I experienced my first panic attack. I went to hospital as I didnt know what was wrong me and I was convinced I was going to die there and then. It was so scary. I have been having them ever since. I seem to be anxious and waiting for them 24 hours a day and it is hard to break the cycle. I have been having them now for just over 2 years. I feel like I am missing out on so much, things I would love to just do, but am so scared of having a panic attack.
Anyone else?
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