Hi Everyone. I have been away from this site for a few months now. After suffering with panic attacks for over 7 years I can honestly and confidently say that I’ve kicked them and they are now no longer a part of my life for 7 months now.
Just like all of you, over time I realized all of the symptoms, understood what was happening and knew what I should be doing but yet the feelings kept coming back. It was frustrating because I thought I was doing everything right and finally had a positive attitude on life. I still believe that is step one, that you have to believe that you will kick this thing no matter how long it takes.
For me, life stage changes actually cured me because I was distracted by other things long enough that the worrying about anxiety and panic were placed lower on my list of things to worry about. Interviewing for a new job in another city was so stressful and caused many panic attacks just thinking about it. Then I got the new job, moved and bought a new house. My new job is so much better and I enjoy going to work now where as before I had panic attacks on Sunday nights and Monday mornings because of my job. I do have an office now where as before my desk was out in the open so I’m sure that makes me feel safer at work, I always felt everyone was watching me so I couldn’t leave.
All in all, I do have an occasional fair up of panic but I just use those old techniques and I am fine. I am still nervous and maybe worry about things in excess but I guess that’s just how I am, nothing like when I was having panic attacks.
Anyway not to ramble but my point is that if I who had bad panic attacks for over 7 years can kick them drug free, I really believe anyone can. The secret is altering your subconscious thought patters, the ones that make you and keep you in that panic cycle. For me I had to keep positive in the face of scary things and my faith in God kept me strong knowing that there were better things I should experience in this life. I really believe I had PA’s for a reason and now I appreciate life so much.
Just like all of you, over time I realized all of the symptoms, understood what was happening and knew what I should be doing but yet the feelings kept coming back. It was frustrating because I thought I was doing everything right and finally had a positive attitude on life. I still believe that is step one, that you have to believe that you will kick this thing no matter how long it takes.
For me, life stage changes actually cured me because I was distracted by other things long enough that the worrying about anxiety and panic were placed lower on my list of things to worry about. Interviewing for a new job in another city was so stressful and caused many panic attacks just thinking about it. Then I got the new job, moved and bought a new house. My new job is so much better and I enjoy going to work now where as before I had panic attacks on Sunday nights and Monday mornings because of my job. I do have an office now where as before my desk was out in the open so I’m sure that makes me feel safer at work, I always felt everyone was watching me so I couldn’t leave.
All in all, I do have an occasional fair up of panic but I just use those old techniques and I am fine. I am still nervous and maybe worry about things in excess but I guess that’s just how I am, nothing like when I was having panic attacks.
Anyway not to ramble but my point is that if I who had bad panic attacks for over 7 years can kick them drug free, I really believe anyone can. The secret is altering your subconscious thought patters, the ones that make you and keep you in that panic cycle. For me I had to keep positive in the face of scary things and my faith in God kept me strong knowing that there were better things I should experience in this life. I really believe I had PA’s for a reason and now I appreciate life so much.
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Anxious Lady
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... Congratulations and so pleased for you. I still believe in medication, but it isn't for everyone. CBT is an incredible tool also. Sounds like you found what works for you and that's all that matters. Again, congratulations!!! Love to hear success stories. Thanks for sharing. |
PattyPanic
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... Congratulations. I don't want to sound critical but I went 15 years without a panic attack and no medication. Just remember that panic disorder can go into kind of like a remission. Mine came back about 3 months ago worse than ever before. I know all the right things to do and all the right ways of thinking and had counseling For five years before they went away. But when they came back after 15 years it kicked my butt and I had to go on meds because nothing would help the anxiety to go away. Just remember to always be on the look out because even with positive thinking CBT and everything else they can come back. I am not saying it is going to happen to you but I am saying never forget that they can come back. I am glad you beat this thing. Patty |
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