So here's what happened to me

Panic Attack - Panic Attack, so here's what happened to me
@Lucille7 (509)
South Africa
June 19, 2007 6:18am CST
Five days and counting to the day that Carl's gets paid, it is a Sunday Morning and I am not at all feeling well. I am dizzy, nausias and my heart feels like it wants to jump right out of my throat... I kept telling my body, Body you are not ill and you are not experiencing any side effects due to no medication. Usually this would work and usually I can go for a period of 5 days without my medication, but not today. It was only the second day without the meds so what is going on. With money being very tight and much tighter than usual this month I did not go and get my meds renewed knowing there was no money for it. By Sunday night 8pm i was having a panic attack and had to call a friend to rush me to the hospital. I could not believe this was happening... for two and a half years I have not had one and now over something so stupid. I felt ridiculous. Anyway after having had one again after so long made me even more scared. I went to work but just could not hold out... I needed to get home and sleep off the meds they gave me in hospital. Fortunately the doc booked me off for 3 days to recover and my Manager said it was fine to go home for the rest of the day. I slept the entire day away and recovered sufficiently to come to work today... I hope they stay away now, but it is the tingling sensation in my face, the constant dizziness and nausia and the pounding of my heart that really got to me... I just could not help it and my head becomes all funny inside and I feel like I am going mad. But I survived. Too weird, I thought I was over it all...
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 07
Well I am so glad that you got over that and I know what you mean when say that you thought that was it believe me I have felt like that a few times with my Illness But I am so glad that you are ok
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 07
Sweetie I have Emphasimia Chronic Bronchitias Asthma Depressions due to my illness and panic attacks I was diagnosed 6 years ago and still trying to deal with it lol I am now on the Disability list as I am not able to work anymore
@Lucille7 (509)
• South Africa
21 Jun 07
Gabs thanks so much! It was refreshing to hear from you. Yes I am doing so great - like nothing was wrong at the beginning of the week. I do appreciate your sincerity. Take care! What illness do you have and I hope that you will have a stunning day!
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
20 Jun 07
You poor thing. I hope you are alright now. What a terrible thing to go through. It is so hard when money is so tight. Best wishes to you, lucille
@Lucille7 (509)
• South Africa
20 Jun 07
Thank you very much! I am feeling 100% again today, just like normaal.. Thanks for you thoughts and best wishes...
@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
19 Jun 07
I am sorry you went through all of that. I am sure it is not easy to do. I hope today you have a wonderful and uneventful one. Take care of yourself.
@Lucille7 (509)
• South Africa
19 Jun 07
Thank you so much for your response. I am trying to just do what is really necessary today, but at work there is always alot to be done... each day will get better though.
• United States
19 Jun 07
I know exactly how you feel. I suffer from an anxiety disorder and have panic attacks also. I landed in the hospital in May because of one. Only difference is, I have a bad heart so it put me in the hospital. I make sure that I have my meds filled no matter what. I hope you get to feeling better and get your meds taken care of. good luck.
@Lucille7 (509)
• South Africa
20 Jun 07
Thank you for your support. Not a good feeling at all BUT today I am back to feeling like my normal self again. I am so grateful for that. Take care and good luck.