Cameron1992
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Hi! My name is Cameron and I am a 47 year old woman. I have always been a little bit anxious but it has never stopped me from doing anything I want to do and I have never considered myself as someone who has an anxiety disorder. However, a couple of years ago, I started to feel more anxious than normal before flying. Then last year, I was on the last leg of a 15 hour flight when we hit turbulence and I experienced what I think was a full blown panic attack. My throat closed up, I could not breathe, heart pounding, hands and feet and funny enough, even my face, went numb. I buried my face on my husband's chest, held him in a death grip and sobbed for the entire flight.
Last week, I was supposed to fly to Phoenix, it was an hour and a half long flight. I had nightmares and extreme anxiety for 2 days before we left and the morning of the flight, I could not physically make myself get on the plane. I could feel the panic building and I knew once I got on that plane, I would have another attack. My husband, simply said, It's fine, we drive. 12 hours later, we arrived. I was embarrassed and ashamed but for me, this fear was very real and debilitating. I could not think clearly past the fear. I don't understand it and I don't know what to do going forward. I have never experienced this before. Is this normal to have this happen all of a sudden? Do I need to see a doctor? Do I need medication? Also, my mother, my sister and my daughter all suffer from anxiety. They are fine and as far as I know have not experienced a panic attack but they take medication everyday. I have always counted my lucky stars that this is not the case for me but now I wonder if I have just been in denial all this time. Anybody who can relate or give me some advise would be greatly appreciated.
Last week, I was supposed to fly to Phoenix, it was an hour and a half long flight. I had nightmares and extreme anxiety for 2 days before we left and the morning of the flight, I could not physically make myself get on the plane. I could feel the panic building and I knew once I got on that plane, I would have another attack. My husband, simply said, It's fine, we drive. 12 hours later, we arrived. I was embarrassed and ashamed but for me, this fear was very real and debilitating. I could not think clearly past the fear. I don't understand it and I don't know what to do going forward. I have never experienced this before. Is this normal to have this happen all of a sudden? Do I need to see a doctor? Do I need medication? Also, my mother, my sister and my daughter all suffer from anxiety. They are fine and as far as I know have not experienced a panic attack but they take medication everyday. I have always counted my lucky stars that this is not the case for me but now I wonder if I have just been in denial all this time. Anybody who can relate or give me some advise would be greatly appreciated.
