Would GP take panic seriously or tell me to get a grip?

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I’ve copied my thread from another section. I don’t know if I should get a grip, wish I knew how to.

They’ve been going on for about 6 morning this now.

Just come out of nowhere.

For context, I’m a teacher and I’ve had two horrendous years, awful classes, had chairs thrown at me, sworn at on a daily basis, by 9 year olds!

I also have 2. Chronic pain conditions and I just feel life is getting on top of me. They come on suddenly, feel like I can’t breathe. I’ll have to hide in my store, until they subside.

I might be driving and I’ll have to pull over until the attack subsides.

Is there any point bothering the GP with this, can they do anything?

Don’t know where to turn.

Life is so so hard.

Sorry for being indulgent.

Definitely speak to gp.

See GP, get signed off with stress.
Your job sounds awful, I hope you are ok

So sorry you’re going through this. You really must see your gp. I would hope that you will be taken seriously. This is obviously affecting your life. Talk to friends as well. As a teacher, what about colleagues?
Your gp might refer you for counselling or something.
Take it in hand, don’t let anxiety rule you.
Good luck

Absolutely see your GP- there is lots that can be done and you don’t have to be this way for ever.
You’re not being self indulgent. Lots of things can trigger this and you can tackle it with help. Same as any illness to a GP.

Yes bother him, if he tells you to get a grip complain to omsbudman about him and what sort of kids are going to that school you teach at! Little savages need a kick up the arse..gone are the days when kids respected their elders

I'm a GP. No GP should tell you to get a grip if you are having panic attacks. Advise you to make an appointment. There is help. Also sounds like you could use some support at work, sounds horrendous.

Definitely go to your GP, they can help. Apart from offering you long or short term medication, they can help with medical certificates to help you cope with work and signpost you to different types of psychological support and therapy.

I've been to the GP once for work related stress - they were lovely. You are doing a really really hard stressful job, and you're not alone in feeling like you need help:
www.tes.com/news/exclusive-35-rise-teachers-calling-helpline-emotional-support

Does your school or union offer counselling or any kind of help?

My friend also uses an app called "headspace" that she says is really helpful when she's stressed. See your GP though, Take care of yourself lovely

I have used medication and hypnotherapy for anxiety. I found both options helpful.

@TestingTestingWonTooFree do you think that hypnotherapy is worth a go? Am a bit sceptical but really want to knock this on the head

Yes they can help OP. Get some stress leave for starters and then get a referral for some anxiety management.

Definitely speak to your GP. Panic disorder is a documented phenomenon. Unfortunately your chronic pain predisposes you to anxiety and depression. (Panic disorder is classed as an anxiety disorder.) Fortunately there are treatments available.

I’m not at all woo. Hate homeopathy etc. Hypnotherapy is getting your brain to relax. It’s not a magic cure. CBT is another thing you might try.

Gp won't tell you to get a grip.

They will help you speak to the right people and help you get through it.

My GP has been great with my panic/anxiety attacks due to what we know now as PTSD.

She first signed me off work for 2 weeks so I could relax then helped me get through to my local minds matter and now I am getting better but still have the attacks so I'm now on slow release beta blockers to try and control the adrenaline and stop the attacks.

Talking and getting help definitely the way forward

Definitely speak to your GP. They should help you moving forward. The won't tell you to get a grip.

Your GP willl be glad to see you and help you.
I have this and have used medication and Accupuncture. The Accupuncture was amazing! Changed my life. I’ve been on and off medication alongside, I’ve learnt it’s something for me that will probably never go completely. Although while I’m fine I’m 100% fine. I tried CBT and it just didn’t suit me as I could never pinpoint why I felt the anxiety.
Rescue remedy is good I think - worth a try.
Good luck you’ll be fine and you won’t feel like that forever

Definitely see the GP. It sounds like you've been under a lot of stress. [Flowers] for you.

I would also reassess your job.
I was in a v tough school for 4 years, by the last year I was getting ill from stress and in the holidays I'd found it so hard to wind down.
I left that school and am now in the most enjoyable school. I love going to work, I have no stress and I feel so different.
This summer take sometime to look at other options. If work is the cause of your stress then you need to at least have a look elsewhere.