Fear of Passing Out

Yes, I have had this fear for the past 9 months. I passed out a few times when I was younger but only when I was thought I was going to be in alot of trouble. It never really got to me though, I was able to just move on and not think about it at all. But 9 months ago I passed out and when I fell, I broke my Jaw and some teeth. It was the worst. So now I worry about it ALL THE TIME. its crippling. Ativan helps and I was on zoloft for a while too and that seemed to help. But I'm determined to fight it without drugs so I'm doing my best to just work through it, but its no picnic. I know what you are going through and you are definately not alone. Just remember to breathe and bring yourself back to the present...for example, sometimes when I go to the grocery store I feel panicked and am so afraid I'm going to pass out, I take a deep breath and remind myself that I'm just at the grocery store and there is absolutely nothing to be panicked about. Think about it like this: if you saw someone faint or pass out you wouldnt be mortified and laugh at them, you would be concerned and most likely try to help them. Other people WOULD be the same way. Life is way to short to go on everyday with this fear. I encourage you to challenge yourself slowly and get more comfortable and prove to yourself you can do the things you enjoy and more importantly everyday tasks without this fear. Best of luck. -Your fellow fear haver

Yes. I have suffered with phobic disorder, focusing on vomitting and passing out for about 4 years now. I've slowly became to be able to deal with it. Help from support and from my medication (zoloft and ativan) I don't have to take the ativan anymore, but I carry it with me in case of emergencies that I will need it to calm myself down.