A Mom new to panic attacks

Marieanne · Post by **Marieanne** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:10 am

I just started the second week and I have the hope that things will get better. I've always been a worrier and someone who stressed easily but it's never been like this before. I had my first major panic attack about 2 weeks ago and the anxiety and panic has been a constant since. I'm a mom of two and had to call for reinforcement because I didn't feel safe being alone with the kids. Then I feel guilty that I'm putting my family out which makes it worse. I thought things were getting a little under control and then we had a big party to go to last night and the anxiety and panic hit. I've never been one to get anxious in situations like that, I've always been a very social person. I have a hard time seeing beyond this to where I will be capable to taking care of my little ones again, and feel comfortable in social situations.

sherry2010 · Post by **sherry2010** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:12 pm

Hi marieann, sorry to hear you are struggling. It's amazing how you almost don't realize the pre panic state of being a worrier, but then when the attacks come on it overwhelms and takes over your whole life. I just had my first baby 3 months ago, and in the past few weeks my panic attacks have come back. And it is hard to stop those feelings of guilt and fear that you are less capable of caring for kids that are so dependent on us. I think we should be so proud that we are looking for answers though...our babes will be better for it I'm sure...
Keep me posted on how you're doing?

sherry2010 · Post by **sherry2010** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:17 pm

Oh, and I also relate to the social anxiety. Mine really spikes when I'm in a phase of panic attacks too...I think partly because I worry about having an attack in front of people, but I think also it's hard to be outwardly engaged and social at a time when you're so stuck in your own head.