How to cope with panic and despair?!


Question:

How to cope with panic and despair?

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1 month ago
Its four in the morning and my phone isn't working, neither is the pay phone outside even my car is 'parked'! NO one is here.

1 month ago
I have been praying.

4 weeks ago
Thank you everyone. Some new tools in my tool kit now. All will be well, all will be well. Hug!

4 weeks ago
LOL! Jacko that was a little like counting sheep and it made me smile, thanks! LOL!

4 weeks ago
The first three answers look pretty humorous this morning.... but not laaaast night! Yikes!


Answers:

Know when to reach out for help and don't be afraid to talk about your feelings. There will always be lots of people crazier than you, so please don't be self-conscious. If you are feeling all mixed up inside and you're experiencing overwhelming despair, let it out! Tell someone, reach out to a friend, see a professional, etc. There are many options but you must take that first step and try to see what works for you.

I suggest journaling your thoughts about despair. I had a dark time in late high school/early college where I thought about death all the time and failure. My therapist recommended keeping a wellness journal...to which this day, I still keep.

Here's a good place to get your thoughts out, and also find people to chat with regarding your thoughts and panic disorder. This site offers support groups and lots of treatment information about current meds.

http://www.dailystrength.org

I keep a journal there so I can track my own progress dealing with depression and anxiety. There's only so much that docs and meds can do. I wish you the best of luck with coping.




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