Hi! So I've been having severe panic attacks since last year and now it's gotten worse because I have experienced three break downs in the past week alone. I go home to my apartment and just start crying for hours. I don't even know why. Do I need to get myself checked? And if I do, how? because I'm half way through college and I don't have the money to go see a professional. ~Aly
Hey sweetie,
All of this is always super hard to deal with. It is very hard going through anxiety and panic attacks are very scary and no fun at all. It does sound like you are going through a bit of a rough patch and I do think you would benefit from getting help. Though like you said help is expensive, but forchunately there are GPs which you can find info on here and here. You can also call a hotline, chat with a web counsellor, or even use our live chat system.
There are ways that can help deal with anxiety. By going to a professional you can discuss this further, but there are treatments for anxiety. There are also methods you can try at home for dealing with anxiety and panic. You can also try distracting yourself from the anxiety using these and these methods. You are incredibly strong for dealing with all of this though. I have suffered from panic attacks since I was twelve and have had an anxiety disorder for as long as I can remember. None of this is your fault and you can get help and deal with the symptoms. I still get anxiety and panic attacks, but I do live a happy and full life because I know how to deal and process them now. I do think it is important that you have a good support system right now whether it be a significant other, friends, or even family. It may be hard telling the ones you love what you are going through, but this isn't your fault and you have absolutely nothing to feel guilty for. You are incredibly strongand I believe that you will get through this.
Hope this all helped. Feel free to message us any time. Best of wishes!!!!
-Ashlynn
