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Just Said Yes October 2017

Bride with Panic Disorder!!! HELP!

Amanda, on January 19, 2017 at 2:18 AM

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So, here is the long (very long) story short. I am 38, female. never been married, no kids. I have a severe panic disorder. Diagnosed at 19. On disability (the real kind) from 23-30 because I literally couldn't function, drive a car, work, anything. Now, my life is together. Oddly enough, I am an ER...

So, here is the long (very long) story short. I am 38, female. never been married, no kids. I have a severe panic disorder. Diagnosed at 19. On disability (the real kind) from 23-30 because I literally couldn't function, drive a car, work, anything. Now, my life is together. Oddly enough, I am an ER nurse. I drive, I live a pretty normal life although I probably still have horrific panic attacks about twice a week. I am getting married in October. I hate being the center of attention. I am already thinking about walking down the isle, talking to people, standing for long periods of time with people watching. It's making me sick to my stomach, dizzy and all the other fun anxiety symptoms. What the hell am I going to do on my wedding day. Please help! Anyone, Any advice. Even if you don't have anxiety attacks. I will take any and all opinions and suggestions. I am terrified. I find it less terrifying to save lives everyday. I know it makes no sense. HELP!

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    Just Said Yes October 2017
    Amanda ·
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    Thank you all for the great advice and support. we are 4 days away. I've been doing yoga, trying to eat healthy, seeing my therapist. She is actually coming to my wedding ceremony. I know that is odd but I've known her since I was 19. She has watched me grow up. And, other than this wedding hang up, I've been lucky enough to be pretty successful in spite of anxiety being so severe. I am still terrified of the day of but, I took a lot of advice from this forum. Hired a day of coordinator, made a lot of lists and stayed super organized, surrounded myself with friends, I have a little ativan stash, etc... Thank you again. Everyone that commented truly made a difference. Cheers to living life! xoxoxo

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    Beginner November 2018
    christina ·
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    With you ..I hateee attention I have BDD and i do not take pics so this is my nightmare I have no idea what I will do that day...

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    Just Said Yes June 2019
    Kate ·
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    Hey Amanda! Would love to know how your wedding day went. I have a very similar situation and would love to hear what worked or didnt work for you! I hope it was the best day of your life Smiley heart

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