can any harm come out of this? (panic attack question)?
my sister gets panic attacks.
lately, she has been getting them to where she will shake uncontrollably.it wont be like convulsions or anything…more like full body shivers if she was cold but she isnt, just having a panic attack.
anyways, she wants to know if any physical harm can come out of this? it usually lasts about 5 minutes and then the panic attack goes away.
its seems like her panic attack symptoms have changed as she has learned how to control them (when she didnt know how to control them she would panic and make it worse then she would basically get up and start pacing and panicking, now she will lay in bed and try to calm down still feeling nauseas but is getting shakes)
they will usually happen to her at night when her anxiety is usually higher but not in the day time.her anxiety is always worse at nigth and she has no clue why.
she doesent want to go on prescriptions or go to a doctor.i tried to convince her but she refuses.
When I was young I used to get panic attacks almost every night. I would also shake uncontrollably. They are terrifying but completely harmless. It feels like your going to die but you’re fine. Mine were always at night too, but I don’t know why.
A good technique I learned is to take an object and describe it out loud as if to a blind person, in as much detail as possible. It really worked for me and I haven’t had a panic attack in years. Tell your sister to try this, it might work for her as well. I added a link to a good sight, do some research. Knowledge is power.
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Comment from Matt
Time February 11, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Theres more on your mind during the night, and maybe she gets these anxious feelings.
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Comment from carollll
Time February 11, 2010 at 2:51 pm
I have the same problems with anxiety. I can’t sleep at night and im just so high strung all the time. I dont know why…I have a happy life, not much to complain about. I just dont deal with issues well. I know that what makes it worse is caffeine. Sorry im not much help.. just no caffeine.
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Comment from :(Cry Now, Laugh Later:)
Time February 11, 2010 at 2:59 pm
When I was young I used to get panic attacks almost every night. I would also shake uncontrollably. They are terrifying but completely harmless. It feels like your going to die but you’re fine. Mine were always at night too, but I don’t know why.
A good technique I learned is to take an object and describe it out loud as if to a blind person, in as much detail as possible. It really worked for me and I haven’t had a panic attack in years. Tell your sister to try this, it might work for her as well. I added a link to a good sight, do some research. Knowledge is power.
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http://ptsd.about.com/od/glossary/g/Panic.htm
Comment from kellydran1
Time February 11, 2010 at 3:49 pm
I know about panic attacks..I also have them,I’ve had bad anxiety for about 4yrs. or more, and she’s definitly having an anxiety/panic attack..I was so scared at one point, I called 911, the ambulance came I went to the hospital, My entire body was shaking for about 1 to 2hrs..Im on a medicine I take every day.."Xannax"..Im sure you’ve heard of it..The medicine, works wonders 4me anyway..Its 4anxiety/panic attacks..It keep you calm..However, I do think her panic attacks ‘could’, be harmful to ur sister..She needs to see a doctor about them 4sure,.ASAP..I wouldnt wait..Thats scary, having that happen 2u..I know..Lol, wish her the best..
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Experience..
Comment from youwillfade
Time February 11, 2010 at 4:29 pm
I suffer from severe Panic Disorder, so I can sympathize with your sister a great deal. The answer though, is NO. Please don’t worry, because nothing can or will really happen, aside from perhaps hyperventilating during the attack. I would suggest having her breathe into a brown paper bag, because doing so will allow her to replace the carbon dioxide that she’s lost while hyperventilating, and help avoid dizziness, etc. It’s great that she’s learning ways to control her panic attacks, and I think getting on some sort of anxiety medication would be a good idea if she hasn’t already. Best of luck to you and her both! (:
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Comment from ttlt15
Time February 11, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Panic attacks can be very scary, however, you can not die or faint from them. Your sister just needs to tell herself that it’s just a panic attack – that she isn’t going crazy or dying and that it will pass soon. It’s very hard to overcome but I’m sure she can do it. I began taking prozac for my panic attacks… I used to get them daily, and now it’s a rare occurrence when I have one.. I was sketchy by medication at first too.. but seriously, it really helps.
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Comment from Chandler A
Time February 11, 2010 at 5:30 pm
There are 2 programs out there that are famous for treating Panic Attacks and Anxiety successfully.
They are: Panic Away and The Linden Method.
You may wonder, "Which one is better?" Don’t worry, you’re not the only one with that question.
The Panic Away program is more appropriate for people who can cope with their Panic Attacks or Anxiety well.
Linden Method is more for those who aren’t really good in coping their Panic Attacks or Anxiety well.
Check out the reference for the full UNBIASED comparison and review.
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http://PanicAwayLindenMethod.blogspot.com
Comment from missusmadness
Time February 11, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Getting the shakes is a pretty typical symptom from panic attacks. I don’t believe that on their own, they can hurt you, as it’s just your body shivering, just as if you were cold. She might get sore muscles from the rapid movement, but that’s it.
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