My Panic Attack Solution

Comment from hi-c
Time February 11, 2010 at 1:24 pm

aside from seeing a professional and having them put you on medication, start w/your diet. cut out all stimulants and caffeine from your diet completely!! if you smoke, quit. you’re going to have to retrain your thought process by stopping yourself when a negative thought pops in your head.
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Comment from shaneris5
Time February 11, 2010 at 1:41 pm

View the techniques for control of anxiety/panic attacks, in section 8, at ezy build, below. Begin, on this first occasion, only, by holding your breath for 5, or 10 seconds: this will give you the confidence to realise that YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR BREATHING, but not pass out, or die (your autonomic nervous system resumes breathing, if you become unconscious).

Advice from a published psychiatrist on controlled breathing. (1.) Get a clock, or watch with a second timer. (2.) Practise for 5 minutes, 4 times daily, until proficient. (3.) Take a small breath in, and hold it, for 6 seconds. (4.) Think to yourself: "RELAX", just before breathing out. (5.) Try to feel a sense of releasing tension, as you breathe out. (6.) Breathe in for 3 seconds, then out, for 3 seconds. Try to make your breathing very smooth, and light, as you breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth, or nose. (7.) For the next minute, continue to breathe in, and out, every 3 seconds. (8.) Go back to step 3, at the end of the minute, and proceed through to step 7, doing this for 5 minutes. Use this at the very first sign of a panic attack starting, or any time you feel anxious, or tense.

Understand panic attacks, and what triggers them, in your life (if it is unresolved anxiety, or stress, see sections 6, or 42, respectively). The paper bag method also works for most people, but is not suited to all circumstances, such as driving, or playing sport.

If you are fairly suggestible, (40% of people are) check out: http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/
Another alternative is psychotherapy, to address its fundamental cause: read section 1, and examine the http://1-800-therapist.com/ website, and use the locators, and phone book. I used to suffer from panic attacks, until I questioned what had changed in my life, at, or just before that time, to trigger them. For some people, this is enough. These days, I have instilled the habit of, whenever a situation occurs where panic is likely, I visualise a large, "STOP!" sign, as vividly as possible, followed by repeating to myself: "stay calm" in my mind. You could try the same method. It usually takes 30 – 40 repetitions, for most people, to establish a new habit. I also suggest that you learn, then practise the controlled breathing technique, until competent, then employ it, at the very first sign of a panic attack.

Practice one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed. Also, give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. There is also a version for use in public places, (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you massage/lightly tap your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising: saying it to yourself in your mind). Section 53, and pages 2, 2.q and 2.o at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris also refer: "Even though I sometimes suffer from panic attacks, I deeply and completely accept myself." Note: the controlled breathing only helps with the symptoms (as do medications/herbal remedies): you need to address the underlying cause, and this requires some form of therapy, and Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy has been shown to be effective.

Because many people can’t access/afford professional therapy, I include the EFT, and EMDR variant for them to try, free of charge. Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy is generally available in most areas, but professional EFT, or EMDR (see section 33) may well be worth trying, and are becoming more widespread.

A variant of Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective, is on page N, of section 6, and I use it before the relaxation techniques, because I have found that it makes them quicker to employ, and more effective.

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Comment from Buck W
Time February 11, 2010 at 2:07 pm

I know how you are feeling. I have been there and it almost ruined my life. I have tried alot of different methods, and lexapro, etc. but nothing worked. I eventually found the AnxietyPower Program (APP). This so far has really helped me through everything. Since you asked where to go, you can get this anxiety program at http://www.AnxietyPower.com

My symptoms are finally subsiding and I believe everyone should try this for their anxiety and not to take medications that destroy your body and cause you even more side effects.

Hope this helps.
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http://www.AnxietyPower.com

Comment from ?Dana N?
Time February 11, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Therapy helps me a great deal. They teach me how to build the skills I need to try and avoid it all together and what to do if it still happens. The best help I have, however, is my Anti-Anxiety medication. It helps your brain to restore different chemical imbalances. The biggest downfall is having to rely on medication. But remember everybody is different so your best bet is to check with your doctor, ideally a psychiatrist.

I wish you the best. I know it’s hard.
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Comment from Rhonda B
Time February 11, 2010 at 2:41 pm

St. Johns Wort, over the counter in the vitamin and herbs area. Also try deep breathing exercises. Then a glass of warm milk.
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Comment from Stacey
Time February 11, 2010 at 3:10 pm

It’s all in how you are breathing. Breathe through your nose normally and take your pulse as you begin to have a panic attack. You think you are going to faint, but you are not. It’s impossible to faint when your heart is racing so fast. In order to faint your pulse has to actually drop below normal. As you focus on taking your pulse during a panic attack you will start to calm down and the panic attack will fade. If you watch how you breathe eventually they will go away totally.
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Comment from freebird
Time February 11, 2010 at 3:37 pm

You are suffering from Obsessional Compulsive Disorder or OCD for short. The cure involves, usually, a combination of medication and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This will help you to learn techniques for challenging and stopping the anxiety. Don’t suffer this horrible condition alone. See your doctor and ask to be referred to a therapist. It’s not easy but it can be managed. Good luck.
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Comment from Jessicaaa
Time February 11, 2010 at 4:09 pm

Hey, I’ve have the same problem for many years. and I’ve gone to great lengths to try to "cure" it.
There honestly isn’t a cure. But you can control it so it doesn’t control your life.
I highly recommend that you don’t resort to medication! Although they can be effective for a time, the chemicals can make it much worse. You really don’t get results into a few months into taking it, and stopping suddenly can cause a withdraw.

When you have an anxiety/panic attack, sit or lay down close your eyes and breathe through your nose and try your best to clear your mind. Listen to music or think of something pleasant.

Exercise is a great way to relieve stress, as well as a hobby to take your mind off things.
Since I’ve been doing these things I haven’t had a panic attack in months.

Even though its hard to live with, you will find a way around it!

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I have anxiety and panic disorder.

Comment from Ada S
Time February 11, 2010 at 4:30 pm

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Comment from Eddie
Time February 11, 2010 at 5:19 pm

You know, only you have the power to control your anxiety.
No one else, really.

When the doctor is not around, how are you going to manage to deal with a stressful situation? Or when your inner demons kick in, and you begin to hear voices, who will you turn to?

Surprisingly, it’s all in your breathing.
Yes, breathing.
You must relax, don’t rush, don’t panic, simply relax, do things slowly.
Instead of putting pressure on your body, wiggle those hands, open up your arms, give yourself space.
Don’t worry about what others may be thinking, take care of yourself not others.

Breathe through your NOSE..
It helps me when I am under anxiety.
Breahe in slowly, and let the air out slowly; repeat, until you feel you’re relaxed.

Whenever you feel desperate, try breathing through your nose for sure.

Breathing controls how you think, feel, and move.

And with right breathing techniques, you will be able to start living life more calmly, more happily.
Hope this helps.
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Comment from efxdc x
Time February 11, 2010 at 5:55 pm

Negative emotions (like sadness, stress, anger, etc.) causes your Serotonin production to be low; when your Serotonin level is low, you are more prone to getting Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, etc.

Medication like Antidepressants (SSRI – Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) helps to boost Serotonin level.

But there are natural ways to do it without medication. There’s this strange herb called "St John’s Wort" – it is said to be more effective than Prozac. No, it is not for mild depression only and ignore those sayings. In fact, it does help anxiety and panic-attacks as St John’s Wort works like prozac. Other natural ways will be exercise, diet, more exposure to light, etc.
The problem is that, even if your Serotonin is balanced… you have that "learned behavior" in your mind. You need to break that initial cycle to destroy that learned behavior – Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) does this. A technique that you can use without CBT will be Distraction… There are several other techniques to help cope them!
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http://PanicAttackResearch.blogspot.com

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Time February 11, 2010 at 6:00 pm

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