Panic Attacks.
I have a job where I need to present regularly. Had ti for 15 years. 3-8 people in the room, no problem. But over time, presenting to larger groups has gotten worse and worse. To the point where if I'm put on the spot, I get the anxiety attack. It passes, but the initial attack is debilitating.
If the room is larger than 10 people, even if they're all half my age, I feel the walls closing in.
Its been something I've lived with since I was in college. Trying meditation... visualization... avoiding caffiene and alcohol... practice... I've just dealt with it. I always know the attack will pass, but I never know how long. In my current job, it's been horrible and debilitating. I actually now plan to miss meetings to avoid it. Which will get me fired eventually.
I just ordered Panicyl, and would like your views on it... or other ideas on helping. I have a huge presentation coming up, and I'm telling myself yes, the attack will happen... yes, it will pass... yes, I'll live... the sun will rise the next day... but I can't even face the idea of presenting... I'm still not going to be able to sleep with anxiety.
>Let me know your advice.
Thanks.