LIFE | Dealing with anxiety and panic attacks
I decided to blog about anxiety and panic attacks because I don't think we've been exposed enough about anxiety here in Malaysia. I've been diagnosed with anxiety recently. I have been concerned with my health since last year. I had panic attacks several times in a month, chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, feeling dizzy and a lot other things.
I decided to tell my doctor because I was worried that I have problems with my heart. My father passed away because of heart attack and it makes me anxious everytime I think about it. I did the DASS test and the doctor confirmed that I have slight problem with anxiety.
I've been prescribed with medications and it has been worse since I started the medications. I don't get panic attacks as frequent before this. But now, even a bit of stress can cause a panic attack.
It really is not easy to cope with these panic attacks. Imagine feeling like you're going to die everytime the panic attack strikes. I cried a lot, I lost my appetite, lost a lot of weight and lost interest in doing everything I used to love.
I used to love makeup so much, but now, I don't even touch them anymore. I used to love listening to music, watching movies and tv shows, not anymore. I lost interest in everything I loved except for blogging.
I miss doing all that but I can't get myself motivated to do it. I don't know what is wrong with myself. I used to love watching horror movies and I can't do it now. I've tried watching the Avengers: Endgame alone and ended up having panic attacks, and it wasn't even a horror movie?
Dealing with anxiety really isn't easy. Sometimes I feel like giving up, why can't I be happy and healthy like everyone else. 😞 Everyday is a struggle for me.
If you have the symptoms of panic attack, please do get help before it gets worse. If you're already diagnosed, I'm here with you, stay strong, we can do it 💪 Please pray for my wellness 💗
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