anyone that has suffered from panic attacks or knows about them….?
do your panic attacks happen almost daily?
can they ever go away?
how do you cope with them?
my panic attacks sometimes scare me to the point where i dont want to be alone. i physically hurt and i am afraid of what is going on with my body to the point where i think all about my past… like, THIS incedent is what is causing my chest pain, THIS is why my veins seem big or hurt… etc. normal?
I suffer from the exact same problem. Randomly throughout the day i would/still do become overwhelmed with anxiety. My heart beat increases, and then i notice that and it fuels on itself and develops into a panic attack that leaves me pacing around and embarrassing myself… Trust me i have been there. Your panics attacks can go away if you know how to anticipate them.
Mine became so bad i went to a cardiologist to get my heart checked, and i went and got blood drawn because i thought i had a brain tumor from anxiety headaches.
Your fear of being alone is agoraphobia. It is very common.
Anyways, to stop a panic attack, breathe in very deeply and hold it for a few seconds and then breathe back out deeply and slowly. Repeat this for a few minutes and think of yourself in a very peaceful location. For some reason, an empty church works best for me. Im not even a religious person… Its just the thought of me entering this great large structure that is completely empty and talking to God is very peaceful and calming to me. Try it, it really does help.
Also, i recommend going to a psychologist if it becomes so bad that you cannot cope with it and it is affecting your everyday life, like it was mine. I now take xanax xr every day. It stops the anxiety from occurring in the first place so i can continue with my life, uninterrupted. Before medicine, try other techniques though.
I really understand what you are going through and it is very very tough. Be strong, and do not let it take over. Talk to a few people you trust and are close to if you need help with it. I wish you the best of luck.
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Comment from red robin
Time March 1, 2010 at 4:28 pm
I have had panic attacks and they are treatable. Talk to your doctor because they are usually caused by a chemical imbalance. I take Zoloft for mine and they are under control. One way of coping is to take deep breaths hold in for 5 seconds and slowly release it. If you can afford counseling they will teach you ways to manage your stress.
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Comment from music man
Time March 1, 2010 at 5:09 pm
I suffer from the exact same problem. Randomly throughout the day i would/still do become overwhelmed with anxiety. My heart beat increases, and then i notice that and it fuels on itself and develops into a panic attack that leaves me pacing around and embarrassing myself… Trust me i have been there. Your panics attacks can go away if you know how to anticipate them.
Mine became so bad i went to a cardiologist to get my heart checked, and i went and got blood drawn because i thought i had a brain tumor from anxiety headaches.
Your fear of being alone is agoraphobia. It is very common.
Anyways, to stop a panic attack, breathe in very deeply and hold it for a few seconds and then breathe back out deeply and slowly. Repeat this for a few minutes and think of yourself in a very peaceful location. For some reason, an empty church works best for me. Im not even a religious person… Its just the thought of me entering this great large structure that is completely empty and talking to God is very peaceful and calming to me. Try it, it really does help.
Also, i recommend going to a psychologist if it becomes so bad that you cannot cope with it and it is affecting your everyday life, like it was mine. I now take xanax xr every day. It stops the anxiety from occurring in the first place so i can continue with my life, uninterrupted. Before medicine, try other techniques though.
I really understand what you are going through and it is very very tough. Be strong, and do not let it take over. Talk to a few people you trust and are close to if you need help with it. I wish you the best of luck.
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Comment from tazzy73
Time March 1, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Panic attacks sucks i have lived with them for you.at first i could tell myself that it was a panic attack and they would go away.then i would pray and it worked for awhile.but you cant help having them in the end i had to see my dr he put me on a med that worked and i havent had one in years.good luck
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