Ongoing panic attack

[Theblackdogagain]

I started having a panic attack on Saturday as I was doing some work and it got too much. Working today and I'm still feeling bad, like I want to run away or end the feeling. I know I've got to wait it out and it will subside but how can I stop this feeling? I was doing so well and the black dog has hit again. I'm doing intensive counselling to workon my issues but trying to hold down a job and pretend to be normal is so hard.

How horrible. I’ve had similar recently and I’ve decided I want to check there isn’t a physical reason so am going to ask the doctor for blood tests to check my iron and b12 levels (possibly something else, need to check - ferritin?) as these can make you anxious.

I'm taking my oil of evening primrose and multi vits with extra iron just in case. I do have medical issues but it's the feeling of dread I just can't shake.

Thyroid! If you haven’t already had bloods tested recently can you see if your GP will check for physical causes. I sympathise, anxiety and depression are awful. How old are you? Hormones can also influence how you feel.

I'm 40, gp aren't bothered but luckily I got mental health care by self referral. I've been in the system over a year and it's been worse but I'm struggling at the moment.

How can I stop this feeling...?

It will stop, you know it will. It has stopped before and it will again. Notice it, be aware of it, sit with and be comfortable with it. It is anxiety and it won't hurt you. It is a natural response. It is fine. It will go. And then you move on.

When you notice it again, repeat the cycle above.

Headspace app has some brilliant tutorials on this and becoming comfortable with anxiety.

I can recommend a magnesium supplement for anxiety & depression, it only takes a couple of weeks for you to tell if its going to help or not. IDK if it helps with the doomy feeling though.