Have had Panic attacks since 1985 after a breakdown at work. (Pressure of work and drinking too much) I take Propranolol and Diazepam. I get the usual symptoms: Rapid heart rate, Sweating, Heavy breathing (feels like there is no air)
Jelly legs. If you met me you would NEVER believe I suffered like this.
I gave up smoking, drinking and draw. Helped a bit.
Some people are lucky and only get one or two or suffer for a few months. Others never get better and have chronic anxiety disorder (me).
They are AWFUL!! I still get them mainly in my sleep which wake me up at 4 and 5 am. Never really understood how I can get them when asleep.
I feel a tremor in my heart
That's what one feels at the start
A nightmare begins to unfold itself
Thoughts of uncertainty about your health
Avoidance is the cure for me.
Go nowhere ......see nobody,
A lonely world, an alien existence
your problems are all that you enhance.
Dwell on troubles, negative thoughts,
It's not just you who’s "out of sorts".
Yes it is a sad, mad world
but you have reasons for your panic.
You're not going down like the Titanic.
Positive things will come from this experience.
Yes, one day it will all make sense.
You'll be happy and free from all of this.
Panic is something you'll not miss.
The future is bright and you will have love,
If not down here then from above.
It is the most horrific event.
From hell these panic attacks were sent.
There is a way into perfect health,
when the Panic Monster will panic himself,
then you will realise he can be slain,
get that knowledge and lose your pain.
Don't let this Monster make you dull,
Enjoy your life to the full!
Fly free again like a beautiful dove
and remember the power of positive love.
"People like us" have a lot to offer,
and we definitely do not deserve to suffer.
Remember you are a wonderful soul
who would love to simply rock n' roll.
With the gift of life and power to love too,
I hope these words mean something to you.
So good luck and to you I wish a positive life.
Say goodbye to all of this trouble and strife.
And if you panic, do it in style,
and know that it goes away in a while.
And remember you've made some new friends,
Coz "people like us" care about how it ends.
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