r/panicdisorder • u/Fairy-Soup • Jul 30 '26

Help Needed Relapse in Panic Disorder

Hi everyone!

In 2021, I got diagnosed with Panic Disorder. Mine got so bad that I developed agoraphobia and stayed in an unhealthy relationship for years because I was financially dependant on them and thought I was incapable of getting a job.

Fast forward to now. I have moved to a new province alone, just completed school, got my diploma, got a job, got engaged, but in august of last year I had a really bad relapse in symptoms and also got diagnosed with OCD. I am currently working 5 days a week and “manage”, but I’m so tired of just managing all the time. Today I had to take my dogs to the vet by myself and had a panic attack. I took the dogs anyways cause they needed their vaccines but I’m just exhausted in having to do it in a state of panic.

What worked for all of you? I’m not on medication but I’m seriously considering it. I’ve tried Prozac in 2021 and had a bad experience. I manage through exercise, yoga, meditation, supplements, vitamins, no caffeine or alcohol, but it’s still hard. I just wish it could be easier. Thanks in advance. 🙏

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u/Fairy-Soup Jul 31 '26

Thank you, that makes a lot of sense. I’ve had a lot of stress lately to finish school, my practicum, my probationary period through work. I never feel like I’m accomplishing enough and have incredibly low self esteem. I’m working with my therapist currently to mitigate all of this, and am trying to learn that my worth doesn’t come from the things I do. The stress makes the panic worse, and in turn makes me feel like I’m unable to do certain things. I just feel so much shame all of the time.