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Hey all! I was up early one morning and came across the commercial from Lucinda Bassett's program and thought I that I had found the solution to all my problems...

My problems started back in April 2008. I had a normal day of work, ate my lunch, did everything I normally do. Shortly after lunch I went to get something out of the safe in my office and stood up. At first I thought I stood up too quickly and took some deep breaths. I had this dizzy feeling like I had never head before. My heart rate shot up, the dizziness continued and I could barely walk down the hall. I had no idea what was going on, I thought it may have been a heart attack. I had one of my co-workers take me to the ER, and the dr's were quick to tell me it was nothing. I was scared out of my mind! The feelings lasted for a few more days and did not return again until the beginning of July and were now back much worse. I now get severe headaches, very dizzy, bad panic attacks, and experience some confusion. I have never gone threw anything like this in my life and am scared out of my mind. I have had numerous tests done (EKG, MRI, CAT scan, EEG, etc) and everything comes back normal. I am fortunate to have a very supportive husband through all this, but I often wonder how much he can deal with in all of this. Has anyone ever experienced this?? I am at my wits end... All I want is to be able to go to the doctor and them to be able to tell me what is wrong or if there is something I need to be doing differently. I am meeting with my doctor this week to discuss possibly going on Zoloft, which I think I may need. After all this, I feel like I am becoming depressed since I am getting no where fast. If anyone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks for taking the time to read this!

Christine

Christine,
Please order the program. I have had all the same symptoms as you, and yes you feel like you are losing it. But I assure you, this is just anxiety, and this program will help you. It is amazing, it has changed my life. I would simply not want to be without it. Take care of yourself, and be patient with yourself. If you do all they say, you will be amazed at the difference it will make in your life. If you ever need a friend, feel free to send me a private message. I will be glad to listen.
Your New Friend
Angla
Come to chat as well there are lots of wonderful caring compassionate people there to help you.

Hi crash I feel the same way I am on week 3 I need to go back to week 2 cause Im not doing this right But I know it does work the program. I have had panic all my life but it didn't get worse till I got older I was panic free for 11years and was taking meds. For some reason the meds stop working so the doc put me on zoloft so far not to much is working it's been 4 weeks but if you have not been on meds before it might work faster for you. But remember we do this to ourselves. I know this but it's not in my head yet. Take care You can do it

Hey there!
YESSS! I have had these same feelings. I had a normal day at work in May of 2008. Walked 2 flights of stairs to take some paperwork upstairs and by the time I got to the top of the stairs my heart rate was so high until I could hardly breathe. I was dizzy...weak, felt as though I was going to pass out. I was so afraid that I found a friend of mine and had him walk me outside to get air. Once I got air I felt a little better but I knew that something was not quite right. I went to the doctor and had an EKG,blood work,blood pressure checked etc and found nothing! I was having anxiety/panic attacks. I feared walking stairs anymore because I felt that there was something wrong with my heart. I went to a cardiologist to get checked out and there was nothing wrong with my heart. I wore a heart monitor for 30 days--and during the 30 days my heart did race very fast, but in looking at the tests he confirmed that it was all anxiety-related! Over the past 4 months I have been doing wonderful,but out of the blue 2 days before Thanksgiving I had a fast pulse rate in the mall while walking, dizziness etc. Since then I have not felt like myself. I am dealing with depression/anxiety again! I have the program for 30 days, and I can say that so far it has helped me,but I am not 100% back to myself, but believing God that I am on my way!
Does anyone have physical symptoms like this? I feel that I get this really sick feeling when I am going through this. I can't eat sometimes, and my stomach is upset, I feel dizzy a little, headache, shaky hands etc.

I have all the symptoms all of you are talking about. I'll be at work, and out of nowhere my heart starts racing. My limbs get numb, and I feel like I may run out of the room screaming. My mind thinks I'm having a heart attack or stroke. I have had tests done, too, and everything is fine. It is just panic and anxiety. I get a little depressed, too after an episode. I will be starting the program again for the second time shortly. It has helped me so much in the past. You are all in my prayers.

I agree with all the other comments, it is anxiety and panic, and I deal with both of them.
It is so fustrating and life limiting, and we just want it to go away, but it doesn't, and we are control freaks, and want it gone yesterday. I have done the program,read lots of books and am working very hard on getting better, but it is slow and long, and can be discouraging. Alls I can say after many years, is to keep trying and don't give up, we are fighters, and we will someday overcome this, we must believe to achieve!!! I am no where near where I want to be,but am better than where I was a year ago, so take it one day at a time, and expect good and bad days, hang in there!!

I thank you all. Everyone has been very supportive in this and I have gotten alot of feedback in this new phase of a confusing time. I hope this does get better. The panic and anxiety attacks are occurring daily and often several times a day now. I was prescribed a low dose of Xanax but I don't feel any relief from it, is there anything else that helps the situation better?

Hi. I too have went to the hospital from work d/t an anxiety attack. I have went to numerous doctors and even checked myself in to a mental health guidance center. I have been on numerous medicines to no avail. I have tried Zoloft, Buspar, Lexapro, Celexa, Xanax, Ativan. The Zoloft caused me to gain a lot of weight, the Buspar wasn't helpful and the Xanax made my attacks worse. The Celexa even made me have some Suicidal thoughts. Talk about thinking you are crazy! Anyway, I have went on the Good Days supplement and have been taking multivitamins to help ward off some of the symptoms. Good luck to you.

I have only had a couple of anxiety/panic attacks in my life, but my heart quickens reading all these descriptions. I seem to experience anxiety mostly in counseling. I believe I've engineered an unsatisfactory method of dousing the anxiety by veering away from whatever is on my mind. This includes reading, meditating, seeking help, so the only time I'm facing anything is in counseling. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the CDs. Anyone else seem to be coping this way? Staying sort-of anxiety free, but wanting to do things and being stuck?

Hi there. I to suffer from these same exact symptoms. I would also go to Dr. Appt after Dr. Appt just for them to tell me it was "all in my head". I have been to a neurologists, heart specialists, been through MRI's, cat scans you name it....and I am only 24. I thought that I was DYING!!! My husband has been really patient and supportive too. (I think its real important for your loved ones to be included in your recovery.)

I didn't realize how long it had actually been going on until I started the program, and took a good look back at my life. At age 19, I thought that I needed glasses due to frequent headaches .....but the ophthalmologists told me that he couldn't see any signs of vision disturbances, so he referred me to a neurologist....and that's when it all started.

So 20 doctors bills later, I have found the problem and I am excited to be experiencing change. I am almost finished with week three, and the DVDs have already been a god send.

I wish you the best of luck!! I feel that we can ALL get better with this program.