Re: Digest Number 528

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Dear Kristy: I understand how you feel with your panic attacks since I

suffered with them for quite some time when I was younger. Also I have two

sons that suffer with them also. Be rest assure there is help for this

problem. First I would go and see your doctor, tell him exactly how you

feel. Let those who love you know what you are going through, it is nothing

to be ashamed of, in this way they can uinderstand and help you too.

There is medication for this condition,and groups that you can go to. Panic

attacks are a common illness so you are not alone in this. Please go to

your family doctor, who takes care of you, a pastor, a counselor or most of

all your loving parents. You will be in my prayers and the prayers of many

Blessings Maureen

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> Hi, my name is Kirsty and I am 22 years old.

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> I was diagnosed with Asthma when I was 18 month's old and have

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> in and out of hospital ever since but like alot or children never

> really took it seriously.

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> That was until 2 years ago, I was walking into work one morning when

> i had a very serious asthma attack, I was admitted Into hospital were

> my condition got worse and i was taken into intensive care, which

> gave me the shock of my life.

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> Now there is not a day that goes by that I don't worry about my

> asthma, I'm now at the point were I have a panic attack every

> time I

> have a slight wheeze in my chest or a cold. It has now taken over my

> life, I went from being a happy go luck girl with bag's of

> enthusiasm

> and energy, to someone that avoid's going any were or doing anything

> in fear of triggering an asthma attack off.

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> I have lots of family that love me and a fantastic boyfriend but none

> of them know how terrified i am.

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> I will enjoy being apart of this mailing list and hope it will help

> me become more in control of it.

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> Take care Kirsty

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