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Just Said Yes October 2020

Panic Disorder/severe Anxiety Groom Here

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John, on December 16, 2018 at 3:20 PM

Hey all,
I have seen a few discussions on the board, but wanted to post and see if anyone's had success stories or can assist me in any way.

I've had Panic attacks/PTSD and social anxiety since about 13 and I'm in my early 30s now. I have proposed and we're looking at a wedding date of 2020. I'm battling a daily difficult situation of managing my anxiety and panic. I've been through multiple different medications since I was younger. I am currently seeing a psychiatrist and we're working with medication trial and error. I get nervous at every venue visit, and catering company visit. Has anyone here been able to find a way to get through this? I'm terrified of dry heaving or worse in the ceremony and throughout the night. It's become a daily worry. She's absolutely stuck on a full blown wedding, not eloping which I would be more comfortable with. I am curious to hear of methods that have helped people, and/or advice, I've searched high and low without solid assistance. Thank you all in advance.

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Stephanie · on December 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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EMDR was a live saver for my PTSD. I hate talking about what I’m going through, even with therapists. It’s hard because I know I would really benefit, but can’t make myself open up and get super anxious. EMDR took a lot of that anxiety since, while you do have to talk a bit, that isn’t the focus, so I was able to benefit more than any other type of therapy I tried.

I’m terrified of being the center of attention, especially all dressed up! My FH and I booked a venue with a strict guest limit, so we can’t have a big wedding, and although he initially was against it, we decided to do a first look because we both agree that it will help my anxiety a lot to have a quiet moment just the two of us. Especially because he wants to spend the night before apart (we will be in a big house with our entire bridal party, but separate rooms) and not see each other before the ceremony/first look.
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