Molly: I can truly relate to your and Anthony's anxiety/panic symptoms. When I have an anxiety or panic attack, I very much feel like I'm about to go crazy any second. And I'm afraid if I go crazy, I'll never come back. My counselor has stated this is a very normal reaction/feeling to anxiety. What I have found helpful is I try to re-focus my mind on something in the room. I count dots on the wall, or put my hand on something and feel the texture of it. Anything to focus your mind on something outside of what you are feeling. It tends to bring you back to somewhat of a state a normalcy. I'm not saying I'm normal - - - heaven's, I'd be the happiest person alive. But with PTSD, I know and am still learning what kinds of symptoms to expect at any given time. The challenge is living through them.

I welcome you and am glad you have signed up on this forum. I look forward to talking with you more.

Kay Dee