Anxiety and panic attacks
It as been a while since I gave been on here .. I gave been having sever panic attacks that feel like I am dying . I have been really gratful that I haven't got really sick .. It almost fell like I am waiting for it.allways going to do something about it but don' t . o am really scared and almost put myself into that condition .when I stay positive and hopeful it stay calm .. A lot has happened in 3 year lost a house . was asked to leave another place because of COVID was homeless for a while . started working . To survive lost my disability Social Security able to get it back now I'm just scared and just need encouragement I haven't quit smoking I end up sitting here feeling sorry for myself and hiding isolating tell him myself but what's the use everyone has died but it seem to do it day by day. I'm so stressed out and nervous about this shit but do nothing about it is there anybody else that's like that out there and what have they done to get out of the mess thank you for your comments got to try harder do better and quit smoking and exercise I know what to do it's the doing it I have a problem with
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I am sorry to hear of your situation. If I were you, I would seek some counseling. There are numerous ways to get some therapy with no cost to you. You can look to local churches, community services, community hospitals, etc. Do you not have any friends and family you can talk with? Please get some help for your mental wellness and for your attempt to quit smoking. Then maybe you can change your attitude and learn to cope with your condition better. Good Luck and God Bless!
Hi mikef - good to see you here re-engaging with the community after being away (from here), for awhile. I did see that you have posted here with us back in May 2022, in which you posted something similar. In that post you did mention you were going to have a 'breathing test' - was that a pulmonary function test (PFT)? Are you able to share the results of that diagnostic test with us here? For your convenience, here is a link to the conversation from May: https://copd.net/members/mikef/status/119357.
I then saw you posted a comment in a conversation in November 2022, which was all about smoking. For ease of reference, here is a link to that forum: https://copd.net/living/cigarettes-journey#comment-473107.
I see that now, our good community member,, has chimed in with some excellent suggestions about ways to manage your current situation. I concur with everything he said.
I will repeat what I was able to tell you back in May, in case you didn't have a chance to see it. I think it is a good comment for you now. too.
"I see you've been a member of our online community since 2016 - thanks for hanging in there and stepping forward now with a post of your own.
I think you'll find that many within our community feel similar to the way you do. All one has to do is look over the wealth of material we have published here and you will see that you are certainly not alone!
If there is anything we can do to assist you, please let me or any other moderator / team member know. You are always welcome here!"
What do you think, mike?
All the best, Leon (site moderator COPD.net)Thanks you so much . its means a lot . I was thinking the same things . when I was first told I copd is kept doing the things they got me too that point ... Didnt listen to there advice. Then had that lung function test and started going pulmonary rehab and did very well in fact I started walking quite a lot everyday been like I said I had a few things happened to me my house was taken three family members passed away and I found myself alone I'm feeling sorry for myself basically but it's time I ever either start living or start dying I want to live instead of just talking about it or thinking about it or obsessing about it I got to put the action into it I'm only 64 I still have a few good years and I have to stop manufacturing problems so thank you to the community for the kick in the ass I need it I guess I'm going to really give it a shot give it my best I think I'm worth it and everybody else is I'm sure I'm not the only one I need to get more stamina 3 years of being homeless well wasn't homeless all them three years a few months out of it really took a toll on me mentally and I'm ready to turn this thing around with some help that's another thing I have to learn how to do an for help
Glad to hear all the efforts you plan to take to help turn things around mike! Everything you've said is true - you are worth it! The community is here to provide whatever support we can. I am hopeful you will continue to put all your thoughts and ideas into action.
Keep at it, mike - you will get there!
Warm regards,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
Sometimes it just takes a little self analysis to make us see that we really do have a lot to live for and can be happy, even if we have a chronic condition. It sounds like you've come to that conclusion - which is fabulous! Everyone in this community is here to support you and help lighten the burden. As you can see from the comments, so many can relate to how you feel.
Please keep the conversations going with the community, it's the only way we know how to support you.
Best,
Lyn (site moderator, COPD.net)
Hi Mike. Happy new year. I just wanted to see how you're doing now ... we are all here to support you, let us know if you need anything or want to talk. I hope you find the happiness you're seeking this year -- it starts on the inside. Life is hard but a lot of it is about the choices we make and the perspective we choose. You've got this, We're all in it together! -Melissa, copd.net team
