New to the Forum and New to Panic Attacks

frostangel · Newbie User Joined: Feb 14, 2008 Posts: 1

Hi all. I am new to the forum and fairly new to having what I think are panic attacks (at least according to what I researched). I have never really had this happen before, so forgive me if I get wordy. Smile

About 1 year ago I started traveling for my job, not often, but I have been to anther location about 4 times in 1 year. We only have 2 locations, one in which I live and work and the other where I travel too. The very first time I came here (I am currently at the other location, which is 1 state away), I was an emotion wreck, I enjoy flying, so I don't think that was a cause for my distress. It's renting a car and driving and the worry of not getting home that makes me freak out. On top of being by myself in a strange city with only people I work with, and that's if someone comes with me.

I get sick to my stomach, I can't eat, I can't focus very well, because I am so anixous to get home, I can't stop counting the hours! I get really sweaty, my hands tingle and I feel like I can't breathe. I hate these feelings, because I know they are not realistic and I know I am safe and sound, but my body freaks out! I hate traveling! I try to tell myself positive things and it helps a little, but I get a cluster of these attacks at once and then I am ok for a few hours, then it starts again.

Now my boss wants me to come up here more and I want to do this, but I am struggling to get over this thing. So I wanted to find a forum and get some support. I really need it!

elizabeth86 · Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:38 am Post subject:

Hi and welcome!
I'm very new to this forum too. Also new to social anxiety disorders, but am finding this forum very helpful.
Have you spoken to a doctor yet?

schmoopy · Newbie User Joined: Feb 14, 2008 Posts: 17

You'll find so many great tips here, i'm sure your anxiety will lesson just after a few minutes of reading. Take care. You are not alone.

_________________
I took CONTROL of my PANIC ATTACKS at http://www.stop-anxiety-panic-attack.com/