I'm afraid of being around people

I'm afraid more than ever to be around my friends, family, and strangers; because of how severe my panic attacks have been lately. I've suffered from panic attacks for 8 years. I'm in my early 20's and feel like I'm missing out on so much. I want to get better, not have any more panic attacks, but my pride always gets in the way. I think I am who I was before I have ever had an attack. Before I went through depression for 2 years and having panic attacks I was completely normal, or so I thought. Now everything is different. My life, relationships, and outlook; has all changed. I can't seem to get back to whom I was before, It's sad, but I guess I have to face reality and go on medication. Why do I have so much pride? Well, I'm very sensitive, introverted, and intuitive. I wonder if I just get panic attacks because of my personality..and that i could just deal with the attacks on my own. I don't know

I would agree that getting help is the best idea. I'm kind of a hypocrite though because I havent even had the guts to mention my problems to anyone. Theres nothing wrong with having pride though. Its natural because we dont want anyone to think they're better than us just because we have a problem. It is a tough fight to tackle alone but all things are possible. If you do intend to go it alone just remember that you've got plenty of people right here in this forum who fight alone too...but none of us have to when we can support each other.

Masquerade23 said:

I would agree that getting help is the best idea. I'm kind of a hypocrite though because I havent even had the guts to mention my problems to anyone. Theres nothing wrong with having pride though. Its natural because we dont want anyone to think they're better than us just because we have a problem. It is a tough fight to tackle alone but all things are possible. If you do intend to go it alone just remember that you've got plenty of people right here in this forum who fight alone too...but none of us have to when we can support each other.

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Yes all things are possible! I do have people in this forum to get support from and vise versa. Thanks

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Masquerade23 said:

I would agree that getting help is the best idea. I'm kind of a hypocrite though because I havent even had the guts to mention my problems to anyone. Theres nothing wrong with having pride though. Its natural because we dont want anyone to think they're better than us just because we have a problem. It is a tough fight to tackle alone but all things are possible. If you do intend to go it alone just remember that you've got plenty of people right here in this forum who fight alone too...but none of us have to when we can support each other.

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Yes all things are possible! I do have people in this forum to get support from and vise versa. Thanks

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yes this forum helps a lot.no one can help us except ourselves i dont believe in medication for me its a self help.Its alaso nice to chat i have many friends now because of this forum look at the other thread showing their messengers id so you can add them and we can chat when we are online.It helps a lot!!

Panic attacks are runining my life,i cant complete uni work on time because I can't face going to the library. I et a tingling in my hands n feet n believe i am going to die. I feel im a burden on my best friend because I want her wih me all the time when its happening.

Right now i feel like my heads heavy and my breathings wrong but i know its al in my head but ive no way of stopping it r teln it 2 go away!!

help.....

How do you feel after a panick attack ?
I used to feel awsome coz my mind and body was so drained and couldnt give me any anxiety or worry for hours.
When i realized how much i liked it i never had another one.
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