Had a panic attack in a supermarket:(

[Sunflowerrs]

I just thought I'd write here, its helps. I went to the supermarket today, I'm low on food. and had to leave the basket of food and run out of there. I normally try to stick around and let the feelings pass, but its been a hard day so it was intense.. It just sucks because I really need some food right now. Also I thought I was doing really well, I haven't gotten to that point of panic in ages. and to know its still there sucks so much.

[Doolhof]

Hi Sunflowers,

Sorry to read you are having a really tough time right now. It may help to try and tell your family how you are feeling and that you are having trouble coping. If you can't tell them, maybe you could email them or send a text. Some members of your family may be unable to assist you for one reason or another.

My younger sister is very supportive, I know the rest of my family care but they just don't know how to help. My in laws don't understand and never provide assistance. That is okay.

A girlfriend of mine has a nephew help her with shopping. Do you have a friend or relative who could go shopping with you, even if it is for a big shop once a month?

Is it possible for you to do online shopping and have the food delivered to you?

I was in IKEA just yesterday and almost had a panic attack trying to get out of there. It is like a one way track. Instead of freaking out I tried looking for various colours in the products, wondered where I could put them in the house and slowly made my way out of there.

Your Dr has shown what you already know, hopefully you will now find ways to help yourself day to day.

Cheers for now from Mrs. D.

[blondguy]

Hey Sunflowers

Good on you for bursting into tears with your doc. This does feel awful but you have just blown off so much steam by venting to your GP. There are many people that dont have the courage to have a real cry in front of their doc or therapist...They hide their pain and dont understand why they feel worse by bottling up.

Frequent appointments can also have a very positive effect on your state of mind Sunflower

Well done 🙂

my kind thoughts

Paul

[cakeboss]

Hi i myself suffer anxiety and depression .Im on medication for it.Im under a counciler mental health plan.I trying hard to do the relaxation cds its hard to concentrate on finshing them.Ive been told by counciler that it takes time but to stick at the cds .I am to do the cds when my anxiety is at its worse.I use to have panic attacks in the supermarket to they are awful.I try to breathe and i do try to hurry to get all groceries in need and get out of supermarket .I havnt had a panic attack in the supermarket for along time .I suffer severe panick anxiety attacks if if im under stress .I havnt been stressed for awhile until a issue that has occured in my life recently .This situation is taking time to work out and i find the waiting terrible .ive got a great support network .I have been waking up last week anxiety and stress is awful .Hard to concentrate trying the cd as i said .I am on medication but still the anxiety attacks are horrible feel like cant eat nausea then come mid morning it dissapears.I have been to drs several times and unfortuately i have to go through this problem soon will be sorted .I worry about things that havent even happened yet .work is a distraction and i just hate anxiety attacks and panic attacks .ITs hard dealing with daily life stresses isnt it when you are already a anxiety suffer.Does anyone else have simlar problems under stress

[Doolhof]

Hi Cakeboss,

Thanks for sharing. I just had a very stressful moment at the psychologists and walked out. Not sure what the repercussions of that will be!

Stress, anxiety and depression can be very hard to handle.

My psychologist suggested I read a book called "The Happiness Trap". I told her the book had too many components to it for my brain to understand, work out and comprehend. Right now I don't need anything that complicated.

Hope your C.D.s work for you. I find writing stuff down helps me. I have a book I write in to help me sort out my thoughts. Gets them out of my brain at least.

All the best with finding different options that help you.

Cheers from Mrs. Dools

[BballJ]

Hi Sunflowerrs,

I know it is hard to tell family or anyone what is happening mentally, maybe speaking to one person and going from there is an option? Maybe showing them this thread so they can read it from your point of view? I know it's tough, I remember telling my dad and I burst into tears but he was so supportive and helped me a lot along my recovery journey. You're always welcome to post here as much as you like as well, we are always happy to talk.

My best,

Jay

[BballJ]

Hi cakeboss,

Stress and anxiety go hand in hand unfortunately, learning to deal with them is the key and it seems you are doing all the right things to be on your way to recovery. I know all the nausea feelings associated with it and not eating, at my anxiety peak I was losing weight quickly because I had no appetite. This is a long journey to recovery and you just need to keep you head up as much as possible and keep looking forward to brighter day.

My best for you,

Jay

[Sunflowerrs]

thanks for the replies.. im goign to see if someone can come shopping with me, and maybe to the gp.. does anyone else get really sick of going to the doctor.. i feel like i get so over it. i know its the right thing to do, it just sucks sometimes.

[BballJ]

Hi Sunflowerrs,

I think we all do get sick of going to the doctors, you don't usually go there for positive stuff unless its for pregnancy so you can get over going, I think we all do but I think reminding yourself that you are trying to get better and help yourself is the key here... the doctors want the best for you and have your best interests at heart so do remember that and please do go and see a GP.

Please, keep us updated with how you are going.

My best,

Jay

[Doolhof]

Hi Sunflowerrs,

Sometimes I take my own book to the Drs. It helps me in the waiting room to feel a bit more calmer. At one stage it was decided (by someone ) to remove all the magazines and reading material from the waiting rooms. I think after a month of people climbing the walls waiting for their appointments, the magazines and newspapers returned!

As Jay mentioned, the Drs. are trying to help us. Maybe take your own book so the waiting is not so tedious.

Cheers from Mrs. D.