Panic Survivor Members Blog

I don't know if anyone else has this issue, but after losing someone close to me, I find my anxiety increases to the point of where it was when I began having these problems!!  I lost my grandmother in a car accident in August, and I have just recently, last Wednesday, lost my best friend's father to cancer.  The services were on Saturday and Sunday, which I was shakey, but no panic attack until last night...and horrible anxiety today, I feel like I could have another attack at any minute.  Is this coincidence or not?  (Returning of major panic attacks and anxiety during these hard times?)  If so, is there any technique I could use to ease this, I am currently taking 1mg of clonezapam daily, which is higher than my normal dosage of .5 mg, along with effexor, but it still will not go away...advice please!  :o)    Kara

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I'm am having trouble sleeping again tonight.  Tonight I keep thinking that the meds and the 3 glasses of wine I drank at a Super Bowl party is going to hurt me or kill me, strange I know!  But, when I drink I get an upset stomach and a faster heart rate and it reminds me of a panic attack, then I start freaking out thinking I am mixing too much, meds and alcohol.  I very rarely drink, so it's not  going to kill me, right?  Does anyone else have this problem when they drink?  I am just overwhelmed with anxiety right now, I wish I could just tell myself it's anxiety and its not going to kill me, I have tried this, but it doesn't work and I continue to panic.  Any other good ideas on how to fight the anxiety or relaxation techniques? 

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I have been on here nearly a month, and do not quite understand how this works.  There have been many times when my anxiety has been at it's peak, either having a panic attack or fighting it, is there a way to get in touch with someone on here to chat with to make it easier having someone who goes through the same thing.  Like I said, I'm a newby and am in desperate want of support from my fellow members, so any ideas would be much appreciated!  Thanks and hope you are all having a good day!  :o)

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I have been a panic disorder sufferer since 2004.  I am currently taking medications to help with my panic.  The reason I wanted to join this was to be able to communicate with others in my position who can relate and give me ideas on how to deal with this disorder better.  I look forward to meeting new people and being able to communicate with you all.  I'm open to new techniques to try when having a panic attack and the other symptoms that go along with panic disorder and generalized anxiety.  I have not joined a group like this before and am hoping that it will be helpful to me as I continue to overcome my disorder.  I also am unfamiliar with how these websites work, so I may need a little guidace on the etiquette that goes along with these forums.  I look forward to chatting with you all and learning about you stories also.

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