Stress Center Peer Support

Good morning everyone. I am not posting a "problem" I'm having, but just wanted to say today is a better day than yesterday. I've started week 2 (done the program before) and I HAVE had panic attacks (that is my main problem).

Since yesterday was a REALLY bad day, I decided to pre-emptively take 1/4 of a xanax pill. It has helped, but I'm still on edge (and a little sleepy).

I can do this. I KNOW I can. I WANT to.... but I also want this fixed - YESTERDAY! I have an appointment with my GP tomorrow morning for a followup to my ER visit last week (they say asthma attack and gave me an inhaler.. the more I think about it, it was just a TERRIBLE panic attack - but I got to ride in an ambulance, from work.... yippee... note the sarcasm - I'm still terribly embarrassed!)

Reading everyone's stories and successes (and even failures) is so helpful - you can not imagine. Thank you for being here.

Angie

I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

It sounds like you are doing well and have great intentions. Good for you for taking control of your health and well-being.

Just to let you know, that sometimes the panic attacks will continue for a while. I don't think I'm completely free of them 100% and I've been through the program already, but I know how to get control back, which is really the important issue.

It's okay to have a panic attack - you will know what to do when it happens and that's what matters.