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My son who is 20 has recently started treatment with Boaz, he is having major anxiety/panic attacks. I had to go pick him up from his dad's at 4:30 this morning because he was having one and his dad just does not understand. If anyone has gone through this or going through it any help would be appreciated. I have been in treatment myself 19 months and never had to deal with this myself, but my son was always anxious as a child. If I was late getting him from school he would be crying thing I was dead, all this anxiety seems to have resurfaced.

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cprince

Hi Cathy, I can totally relate to your sons anxiety and panic. I too was a ball of anxiety and worry as a child. It is am awful feeling. Before I started treatment I spent most of my time trying to occupy my brain with something and talking myself down. So draining to be spending all your extra energy on trying to convince yourself you will be fine and keep breathing. Let Boaz know he can help him through this. My anxiety still can get the best of me, but not so much of a constant battle for me. Sending hugs!

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DLFox123

Hi,
As someone who suffers with anxiety to a great degree, if you ever feel like he'd like to do therapy along with Boaz, I have greatly been helped by something called Internal Family Therapy.  I would almost say it has been life saving.

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Rachel Ann

Cathy,
 
My 21-year-old daughter struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and she just discovered a website that gives some very helpful information about how to begin to heal and stop the anxiety - anxieties.com.  She is in treatment with Dr. M because she has some inflammation issues as well. 
 
One thing that she really needs is to talk about all the thoughts and feelings she is having. Being alone is hard for her right now. 
 
 

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cathy

Thank you I will check out that site. My son hates being alone also, he just called me at work saying he is terrified, I had to come home and am now waiting for him to fall asleep. He has been threatening suicide now since the weekend, I am getting him in to see a therapist also to help learn how to cope with the anxiety/panic attacks, these attacks actually make his pain worse. He also needs a lot of reassurance that things will get better, when he is having a panic attack I have to keep reminding him that he was feeling a little better in the morning than the day before.
 

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Rachel Ann

Cathy, 
 
It's good that you are taking him to a therapist. I'm sure that will help. I have a 20-year-old son also, and I know it is harder for him to talk about his feelings than it is for my daughter. A good therapist can help him identify his feelings and the source of his fear, and demystify the anxious thoughts. It is really tough to be in a lot of pain not knowing when you're going to feel better. I am praying for him, that he can see this experience as a crossroad in his life, as a positive thing that will ultimately lead to excellent health.
 
Praying for you as well, sweetie. I know how stressful this is for you. One day at a time...
 
Lisa

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deir

Must be so difficult to watch your children suffer even if they are almost grown up. I am thinking of you and praying for peace and strength.
 
Cathy- does you son also have IC? It seems from what I have read on here, younger people seem to respond much quicker to this treatment and I hope the anxiety also improves for him and your daughter too, Lisa!!!

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cathy

He has Chronic Prostatitis, he is in so much pain right now and with these panic attacks he just can't stick to the program, he is still doing the diet. Problem is also that his dad my ex keeps telling him that he should eat what he wants and that my getting so much better with the treatment is all in my head, so my son is confused. HE went to see a therapist today and had a huge panic attack when he got home and was in so much pain, it seems when he gets anxious thepain gets worse and when he is in pain the anxiety gets worse. I had to rush home from work and sit with him for an hour until he calmed down.

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deir

Oh my, that is very challenging. Hang in there. (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))