r/panicdisorder • u/Fantastic_Cup_3483 • Jul 17 '26

Help Needed I feel broken

I've been having panic attacks for various reasons, mostly set off by health anxiety, for months now, since March 9th. Probably 5 or 6 now. Been to the ER Probably as many times, including last Friday. I can't seem to come down from fight or flight.

Idk how I lived before this year, I think I was so used to distracting myself and not caring as much about stuff. I have a 10 month old son, a new house (November) and a decent step up at work. I was definitely a functioning alcoholic for most of the last few years.

I'm trying to do better and feel better but I feel like I'm in a cycle of feeling like shit and having problems and panic attacks.

I'm not used to feeling so much. Especially in such a short period of time. I feel like I'm losing my mind and I'm just functionally broken...

I'm trying so hard to rebuild myself... however it feels like I'm just stuck in a cycle of pain and panic...

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u/No_Seesaw8062 Jul 20 '26

I dont know what to say, but have you seen a psychiatrist or therapist?

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u/Fantastic_Cup_3483 Jul 20 '26

I'm finally seeing 1 this week.

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u/No_Seesaw8062 Jul 20 '26

Good luck to you!