Laurie
February, 20 2018 at 8:43 am

Been there, done it for YEARS. After figuring out that what I had was panic/anxiety attacks, (doctors never believed my symptoms) I read everything I could about them, and realized it's all a matter of understanding YOUR body & your issues. Whatever it takes, do it. For me, the knowledge that "I'm doing it to myself" usually gets me through the tough times. I KNOW I'm stressing myself out, I'm anal, perfectionist, I over worry, I like things under control, and when they aren't', my body rebels. I never really feel it until after the big event, and then I pay. I start to wonder what is wrong with me, sickness? cold? flu? and then kind of smile knowingly that I had some strongly stressful times, and it hits me later. Today is one of those days - I'm lightheaded, short of breath (so to speak) I feel real crummy, want to curl up and stay home. I just don't feel well, but the last week has been difficult with husband in the hospital, handling the home front on my own, etc, etc. You're not crazy, just realize it, figure out how YOU have to get through it, and you will be fine.