Panic Attacks Support Group

So I had no idea that I was going to have a panic attack...I have had them in the past and I had no idea I was going to have one...I was having a "girl's night" with one of my friends, my husband was right outside!!!! with her husband, they were having "guy time" in the garage...but all of a sudden no matter what I did I NEEDED him to be with me, I had to feel him with me, it was so awful...not that I needed my husband, that is normal, but that I needed my husband to the point of having a full blown panic attack because I could not see him???? That is not normal, and I was literally in tears because I needed him so much. That is not normal, that is abnormal and my poor husband should not have to be in my sight for me to have a good time...now, my ex-husband gave me real reason to worry about what he might be doing when I was not looking...but my current, very GOOD husband, has never given me any reason to be worried about what he was doing when I was not looking...he is a wonderful husband, and does not deserve having to deal with my issues...

Hey mom2lenai, first of all welcome to the group. I have an amazing husband as well and when my night time anxiety hits or Lord forbid an all out panic attack he is my strong hold. I used to not be able to sleep with him very well because he snores, now I can hardly sleep without him. He is my protector and has been with me through all of this funk. I think it's perfectly normal that you feel this way about your husband and I also think it a very good thing. It's a sign of true love and the realization that the two of you are stronger together. Hugs to you ().

Thank You for your reply...I feel like I am going insane, so it is nice to have someone else understand what I am going through.... Thank You so much for your reply, it means more than you can know...or maybe you do know

No problem, I know that all we need sometimes is someone to understand who's been there done that. The feeling of going crazy is always the scariest symptom for me too. Sometimes you just have to let go and allow it to happen. You will not go crazy, I promise. You'll probably end up with nothing worse than a headache. If you can get out for a walk, or take a nice relaxing bath and listen to some good music. Oh, and give your hubbie a big squeeze and let him know how much you appreciate his love, support and strength. Just breathe and know that this is normal.

Thank You, you make me feel sane when I am feeling completely insane!! I appreciate that more than you can know!!

mom2lenai,

Welcome to the group!

This is a wonderful and caring place.

Hang in there and things will get better.

Post as much as you need to! We understand and you are not alone!

Thank You! I had no idea anything like this even existed, so this is great for me...it means I am not alone!! I am not the only one who has a panic attack just because my husband is out of my sight for more than a few mins!! It's not even his fault, it is my ex-husband's fault...my ex- used to sleep with anything with two legs...and he did it while we were married...I guess that is why I am so over "protective" of things. Yes , I know, I need therapy, and I'm getting it, but he is what's taking so long!

No you are not alone!!!

Also therapy will help you and you will see that you can take back the control and not allow your Ex to have that power and trigger those feelings anymore.

NEVER give up! This is an amazing group! We understand!

Mom2lenai, Welcome and you are definitely not alone! My anxiety is at its worst when my hubby is away from me too. No worries, you are not going insane....although it feels like it at times! We know how it feels

I feel the same about my husband. He gets up really early for work,but his hours vary. So when i wake up in the middle of the night, my first reaction is to reach for him. if hes alrady at work then my anxiety goes through the roof...first i take a xanax, and then i begin pacing our bedroom. i keep reminding myself that this will not kill me and it will pass..you are not insane dear. hang in there