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becs said:
Hope you are ok xx

My panic attacks started in the last year of school. I passed out in chemistry because I was unwell with what turned out to be a kidney infection. I made an almighty clatter and a mess as I fell off my stool and cleared the bench on the way down :oops:

Then I had massive panic attacks triggered by the thoughts that I was going to pass out and make a fool of myself again. It was a real struggle going to school and I couldn't face doing my GCSE's and being "trapped" in the exam hall. I ended up sitting them in an office by myself and a teacher supervising as that's the only way I could cope. I'm ok most of the time now and have sat exams in halls since. If I do feel one coming on, I've got coping strategies that are so good now that I can usual chase it off before I have to leave a room or whatever. It tends to be unusual things that make me worry more, like that trip to London I did by myself recently. Having the crohns has helped a lot as if I did need to leave a room quickly, I'd blame it on my bowel as that's more acceptable in society than mental health. See chronic illnesses can be useful sometimes :D
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not being funny or insulting but you've had to live with that a while. ive suffered as well from that dark place, but I was lucky, I was in a position where I could just walk out. fortunately they changed managers and tried to change my role, so that started the ball rolling. If it had been the old manager, who I got on really well with, I would have continued on, in order to please her. They didn't even take into account my hearing issues. So that was it, I resigned. No bad feelings, people were lovely who I worked with and were well supportive bar one or two.

so that's how I coped and I am aware now of that corridor door closing and not being able to open it up or go back. So ive taken on a role which I really enjoy and is not taxing but it keeps me active and gets me out the house.

I saw a facebook entry and this doctor explained. think of a glass of water in your hand. hold it for 2 minutes. put it down. hold that same glass for 30 minutes. and what happens, same glass as before.

I used to think when people said suffered stress and anxiety, just pull yourselfs together, your just skiving, its just all in the mind, get it sorted. having been there I know its not a case of that. NHS needs to sort itself out though. I waited for months to see a psych nurse and nearly a year to see a psyc. all he was concerned about telling me I had arthritis in the hands (which I knew anyway) and that I was using artificial sweetner and that was causing some of my symptoms. I still suffer memory loss to this day,

waste of time really
 


niceonemarra said:
The best thing ive learned (for me) is the words 'It Will Pass' when I start to panic I tell myself in my mind that it will pass, it works for me.
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That's a brilliant idea. I sing a song I learned at Sunday school called Be Bold, Be Strong in my head.
 
Dsb said:
I usually just go for a run when depression or anxiety kicks in (badly) , I feel a million times better afterwards, I dare say exercise has saved my life !
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I'd love to this, I know this an easy excuse, but I work a lot of nights in the offie, and I'm not fit anyway, so trying to get a fitness regime going is virtually impossible when changing shifts.

I totally agree it makes you feel better about yourself. Its the main reason I play golf, 4 hours out walking.

thomma said:
just man up, no pills necessary :neutral:
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Scum
 
niceonemarra said:
I was suffering really badly from anxiety, panic attacks and depression, I was unable to work or do shopping it was that bad........ sorry I wanted to tell my story but just thinking about it has made me has made me cry so i'll try another time. Its a horrible illness but i'll be alright in a few minutes.
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Get yersel a good bubble an get us telt daft lad, it`ll do more good than bottling it up again or putting it off till you feel more like
 
Dsb said:
I usually just go for a run when depression or anxiety kicks in (badly) , I feel a million times better afterwards, I dare say exercise has saved my life !
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you've got to do what helps you. takes your mind away from thinking about that glass of water.

I think some of my episodes started when I was concentrating too hard, blocking everything else out and just thinking about the job I was doing and then bang. what am I doing here. that blocked door.

so being able to recognise that and having the guts to go for that run, I take my hat off to you
 
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johnson said:
I'd love to this, I know this an easy excuse, but I work a lot of nights in the offie, and I'm not fit anyway, so trying to get a fitness regime going is virtually impossible when changing shifts.

I totally agree it makes you feel better about yourself. Its the main reason I play golf, 4 hours out walking.



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Actually mate , it's quite a valid excuse and it is hard to get a fitness regime going when you're working especially if you're doing long or risky hours so I completely get where you're coming from, it's very hard even for people who are in incredible shape occasionally to be motivated so again , I completely get what you're saying ! , and good on you , it can be difficult to enjoy anything, when you're depressed, it's nice to here you have a hobby that is active and keeps you in a good place !
 
Is the stress and anxiety more common nowadays and if it is why.
Is it more people are opening up to it and realising it is an illness of the mind and no disgrace
 
soapster said:
you've got to do what helps you. takes your mind away from thinking about that glass of water.

I think some of my episodes started when I was concentrating too hard, blocking everything else out and just thinking about the job I was doing and then bang. what am I doing here. that blocked door.

so being able to recognise that and having the guts to go for that run, I take my hat off to you
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Thanks mate ! And I think I get what you mean , it's almost like a cloud over your mind , that only lets you think certain things , usually very negative .
 
Anxiety is a bugger like. Been on meds for that for a good few years now. Ran out of them last week and forgot to get some more, was hoping to just stay off them but after a few days I started to feel it creeping in. Don't think you are supposed to just come off them anyway. Got some more now so back on them. Been having the weirdest thing lately though, I can feel my body start to have a panic attack type thing. Heart starts beating frantically and I get that weird feeling in my chest but I feel completely calm mentally. Maybe it's angina or summit else. lol. Thank God for Medication though as without it I honestly don't know where I'd be.
 
PhilSAFC said:
Anxiety is a bugger like. Been on meds for that for a good few years now. Ran out of them last week and forgot to get some more, was hoping to just stay off them but after a few days I started to feel it creeping in. Don't think you are supposed to just come off them anyway. Got some more now so back on them. Been having the weirdest thing lately though, I can feel my body start to have a panic attack type thing. Heart starts beating frantically and I get that weird feeling in my chest but I feel completely calm mentally. Maybe it's angina or summit else. lol. Thank God for Medication though as without it I honestly don't know where I'd be.
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I used to get that pain to ! Went for an ecg and it was fine , so started exercising again and it's helped a lot with anxiety , for example https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/our-services/anxiety-information/physical-exercise-anxiety/
 
PhilSAFC said:
Anxiety is a bugger like. Been on meds for that for a good few years now. Ran out of them last week and forgot to get some more, was hoping to just stay off them but after a few days I started to feel it creeping in. Don't think you are supposed to just come off them anyway. Got some more now so back on them. Been having the weirdest thing lately though, I can feel my body start to have a panic attack type thing. Heart starts beating frantically and I get that weird feeling in my chest but I feel completely calm mentally. Maybe it's angina or summit else. lol. Thank God for Medication though as without it I honestly don't know where I'd be.
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Same, this is the first time I've been off them since I started and it's proper shite like.

Heads swimming at the minute, can't wait to get back on them tomorrow.
 
Discopants91 said:
Same, this is the first time I've been off them since I started and it's proper shite like.

Heads swimming at the minute, can't wait to get back on them tomorrow.
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Sorry if I sound condescending but your doing canny on the private renting thread and one or two others, just keep focusing on that, it`ll soon be tomorrow.
 
Discopants91 said:
Same, this is the first time I've been off them since I started and it's proper shite like.

Heads swimming at the minute, can't wait to get back on them tomorrow.
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I'm a f***ing idiot mate. Done this a few times now despite the dr warning me I need to be weened off them and suddenly stopping them would be bad. I'm ok this time but in the past it's been messy.
 
PhilSAFC said:
Stupid thing is. I'm on them long term but they only give me 2 months worth before I have order a repeat prescription. Why can't they just give me 6 months or summit.
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Was wondering that meself but I suppose it makes sense they want to check up on you regularly.
 
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