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RE: Childhood and Adult Disorder: Panic Disorder/Panic Attacks Part 2 – All About Panic Attacks
It took me years to admit to my friends and family that I suffer from panic/anxiety disorder. It was only because I could no longer hide it. I've read and heard a lot of pretty accurate metaphors about what it feels like to have a panic attack, but one of my favorites compared it to being late for work. You know that feeling: "I'm going to be in trouble, everyone's going to be mad at me! It's going to be a horrible day and it's all my fault!" That's what it's like to have anxiety sometimes... Thanks for sharing this. Sometimes we don't realize that people are suffering.
Thank-you so much @melodyrussell. I really appreciate your comments and support. I did this piece because when I had my first attack, at the time there was nothing written about it. I went through all these medical tests and kept getting more and more desperate about it. Finally I found an article in a magazine which finally gave me a lead. Once I knew what I had, I was able to research it and focus on what made me better. It was a long and hard struggle but I finally got back my independence and life. It took years but it was worth it.
I think there are more people with anxiety than we know so we should not be ashamed of it. It takes more courage to be open about it and to fight back to get our lives back. Those who never experienced a panic attack will never truly understand but just know you are not alone. Again, thank-you so much for sharing with me your experiences. It is always nice to connect to somebody who's been there. Have a great week ahead!!! :D
I'm so glad to hear that you were diagnosed and you know the signs and symptoms! I've talked at length with a close friend of mine that also suffers from these disorders, and we agree that education and awareness are essential to crushing the stigma that comes along with them! I actually had to take a short leave of absence at work once because of panic attacks. And I know that my co-workers harshly judged me because we all carry a large amount of stress. Stress and anxiety are NOT the same! Going to resteem to help raise awareness :) Thanks again for sharing your experiences and your research!
Thank-you for the resteem. It takes a greater person to survive panic attacks and it takes a lot of courage to fight back. Be proud of what you've accomplished. By the way did you know that music stimulates the brain to form new circuits? It's called neuroplasticity and it may help all neurological disorders including anxiety. I may do a future article to see if it will help and how. Please have a great Tuesday!!! :D
Music helps me maintain my sanity :) I love to listen to and play music! I would love to read an article about neuroplasticity! :)
Just to let you know I've recently done several on Neuroplasticity. There is real hope for suffers. In fact I posted tonight on a Dr. Harry Barry who has a unique way of helping people with panic attacks. I wish I knew, when I had my first several attacks, what I know today. I would have had a better life. But it is never too late to work toward a healthy and happier life! Please take care @melodyrussell! :D