I really need help, i've searched the net
everywhere and can't find a single person
with the same problem as I have. I've
talked to friends and family, and none of
them are even the least bit afraid.
I am extremely paranoid about a terrorist
attack (i live in the us), there's
supposed to be one this summer. I just
want to run away and live somewhere else.
I can't sleep
i have nightmares every night
i can't think about anything else
every strange noise startles me
i cry all the time
i feel like I have no future
i'm afraid for my 19 month old daughter
i'm terrified of cities and airplanes (i
will be going on one in 2 weeks, and i'm
already worrying about it)
i finally broke down and made a
psychiatrist appointment (it's today) but
I feel like nothing can help me. Will
medications make the fear go away? Or
will it just stop the panic attacks? I
don't want to be afraid anymore. I just
want to make it stop!
Can anyone relate? Any ideas or
suggestions? Encouragement?
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qt3
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 264
Posted: 06-04-04 21:13pm
You may want some meds in the short term
and also get involved in cognitive
behavioral therapy (cbt). The tools in
cbt will teach you to think more
accurately and once you do your fears will
begin to diminish. My favorite starter
book on cbt is "been there, done that? Do
this! By sam obitz if you're interested
and many universities offer cbt programs
for little or no charge. It's the best
stress reducer around and once you learn
the tools they are with you wherever you
go :d
q
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sami_1982
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Dec 2003 Posts: 200 Location: Australia
Posted: 06-05-04 01:36am
Hello
sound to me that you have what is called
ptsd
post traumatic stress disorder.
You will be ok. This can be cured what
you need to do is go see your gp. Tell
him what is going on inside your head. He
wont think anyless of you. Nothing bad is
going to happen to you. I know that it is
easy for me to sit here and say this to
you. But I had to end up one day going to
the doctor and telling him all about me
and now I am on the road to searching out
what is wrong with me.
So good luck and I hope you get better.
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Haley
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 122
Posted: 06-16-04 19:48pm
This is just another way anxiety manifests
itself in people. You will be fine like
sami said but get some help. Cbt works
realy well for all anxieties.
