as my date approaches....

as my date approaches....

Im beginning to have minor panic attacks

I start to shake, get clammy, cant breath, heart races, and feel faint

And its only when Im doing wedding related things.

I find myself thinking Im still to young to be getting married- it seems like such an 'adult' thing to do but Ive been with PJ for nearly 8 years...I mean shouldnt I be thrilled were almost married?


Anyone else having or had these?

I wonder if its partly b/c of not liking being the center of attention

Re: as my date approaches....

I'm sure your just anxious that the day is so close. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? I'm 27 and I can't wait to be married. Just breathe, you'll be fine.

Re: as my date approaches....

I think you are just getting nervous... don't worry everything will be fine! When your feeling like that... just take a minute and remember that this is the happiest time of your life!

Re: as my date approaches....

I'm sure what you are going though is common. I'll be 26 when I get married and sometimes i wonder, because I was anti-marriage most of my life because of my parents divorse, what am I doing? This is the last thing I wanted to do.

Re: as my date approaches....

I think your anxiety is completely normal.

You've put a lot of work into planning your wedding and it's natural to worry, even subconsiously, about things going smoothly which, IMHO, is probably what's happening to you.

When you start to get those feelings, take a few deeps breaths as you count backwards from 10. And then keep repeating a mantra like 'It will be perfect' or 'It's going to go smoothly'. Sounds corny but it may work. I've had anxiety attacks before (not wedding related yet) and this has helped me.

Good luck and feel better!!!

Re: as my date approaches....

I also do not enjoy being the center of attention. I HATE having all eyes on me. While I was 35 and did not have any anxiety over the age issue. The only thing I was freaking out about was knowing all those people would be looking at me!

Re: as my date approaches....

What your going through is completely normal. Just remember that when you wake up the day of your wedding and walk down that isle it will be all worth it. Just take a step back and look at the big picture, you are getting married to the love of your life in 20 days!!