very sad :(

[chantelle]

hi girls
well some of you might know ive recently been having panic attacks and it has gotten very bad to the point of not leaving the house very much .
It is at the point where i am considering cancelling the wedding because it has gotten so bad.
Anyway the wedding is still 4 months away and i dont know if that is enought time too make any progress ? i noticed some of you girls have had social a social phobia too and wondering if you could give me any tips as too what too do? does medication help ?
any help would be apprecaited

[~Catherine~]

Sorry don't know much about it ... have you seen your doctor?

[chantelle]

i have a appointment next week hopefuly she might be able to help but im even sared to goto the doctors at the moment :(

[Karls]

Oh ((hugs)) Chantelle. Is your DH supportive? Have you dicussed this with him.

I dont know enough to be able to give you advice, but I hope someone can xx

[ozwiccagal]

sorry i can't help - perhaps ring someone like lifeline and discuss it with them or nurses on call

[chantelle]

FH is very supportive but doesent want to cancel the wedding and im scared im going to have a attack and leave him at the alter by himself and the poor thing doesent deserve that im just at a loss as what to do :(

[Wendz]

oh hugs babe - I can't offer any advice -- but just wanted to offer my support and hugs

[Brigie Bear]

oh hun im so sorry for u. the only advice i have is to stop over thinking it. as someone who suffers from anxiety, i feel your pain. the more you think about things which "could" happen the worse it will be. postponing your wedding because u feel u may have an attack is pretty bad cos chances are u will hype it up so much in your head until you DO have an attack.
tip: when u start to feel a little anxious, grab a lemon slice and some room temp water... sit in a quiet place on ur own and rub the lemon btwn ur thumb and forefinger and sip on the water.

[tytalbreliam]

I never got medication. For me it was seeing all the things I was missing out on and the things my kids missed out on the pushed me to face it head on. I didn't want to spend another day not being able to join in with my family.
So through sheer determination, a hell of a lot of support I am almost better.
I found going out on quieter days (like the shops) with FH and just sitting and watching people and seeing they didnt even notice me helped. Deep breathing and counting to 10 slowly helped.
I also spoke to someone in regards to why I was suffering from PTSD which is why I was suffering with the social phobia.
I also knew my limits and then pushed them just a tiny bit at a time (while holding FHs hand lol).
I think however it is a very individual problem to solve. Have you looked into why you suffer these problems. For me it was a delayed reaction to childhood issues.

[boss lady]

ok silly question..when do u get them ..what happens.. have no idea about it sorry..just want to understand..

:-)