My Panic Attack Solution » coping with panic attacks http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog Panic Attack Solution Mon, 21 May 2012 22:22:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 My Panic Attack Solutionhttp://yourimg.url/http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog Coping with night panic attacks? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-night-panic-attacks/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-night-panic-attacks/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 07:29:37 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/coping-with-night-panic-attacks Since my son was born almost three years ago I have been suffering from severe anxiety and panic attacks. I had a complete placental abruption, lost over half of my blood and my son died and had to be resuscitated. It was a matter of minutes and neither of us would be here.
Now panic attacks rule my life and I live in constant fear of dying and fear of the next attack! I can’t go into crowded places in fear that paramedics couldn’t get to me easily. I have come to dread driving or riding in cars for fear of wrecks. Also I plot out all hospitals that are along the route we’re driving. I constantly wake my children up at night to make sure they are okay. I also have these horrific attacks that happen at night where I fear I will die in my sleep. I am also terrified I’m loosing my mind!!
My general doctor prescribed me xanax and zoloff. After a few days on the zoloff, I noticed my problems were amplified X100, had thoughts that were not normal for me and discontinued it. The xanax freaked my out because I got this warm sensation in my chest and didn’t know if it was normal or if I was having a dangerous reaction to it!
Please anyone who has suffered from these attacks, tell me how you have overcome them or if you have! This is ruining my life!

I also have panic attacks the only thing that helps me is taking meds. I have tried xanax which worked for me, ativan also worked for me. When I was in college I took Buspar it also worked very well for me. I think you need to see a psych to help you with your meds and also see a therapist to talk things out about your anxiety, it may ease your problems. They have also tried to give me antihistamines but that does not work at all like atarax.

Please go to the following website and do the following research.

first while on the website look for drugs by condition, then click on it, then scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and there is a space to type in a condition, type in anxiety, at the next step where it says anxiety and underneath it compare click on it. It will take you to all the types of drugs one can take for anxiety. Do some research and see what others say about them.

Hope this helps.

]]> http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-night-panic-attacks/feed/ 5 Coping With Panic Attacks? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:18:04 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/coping-with-panic-attacks Long story short, My girlfriend and I was chilling for my bIrthday which was April 5th, I was smoking marijuana and drinking beer(Bad choice/decision) when all of a sudden I just got overwelmed with wierd feelings…Heart was beating extra fast…Very nervous…Just didn’t felt like myself……About a day and a half later it wore off…Then randomly I sorta reminsce about it and it happened all over as far as heart beating, fear something was happening, etc…Went to the hospital, ran tests, check my heart, pressure, etc…everything was completely normal, but I researched ”Panic Attacks” and it just fits that category…When I think about that night, when I relize my heart beat is picking up, or just fearing somethings happening, it always goes back to that ”place”. Any advice, input, 2 cents? ANYTHING?

ye its just the hash ,tumping heart tingling rushes from your body into your head over and over with a feeling of terror thinking your going to die or something.same thing happened to me about 10 years ago .stay away from it ,there are the small few that get a bad chemical reaction in the brain .good news bud your not going to die .the chemicals will fully leave your body in about 2 to 4 weeks .very important not to drink alcohol to get rid of panic attacks because when it wears off youl be left worse .so quit drinking for a while .your panic is a fear of this horrible buzz recurring also the panic attack seems pretty scary to. just know that theres nothing wrong with you so you can move on .a panic attack is harmless even though it doesn’t seem so .if you feel another one coming on you ,do nothing about it just sit down take slow deep breaths and do nothing think about nothing only that you are fine .you will see it passes quickly and your fear will reduce and they will go away because panic only lives in fear ,you are fine tell that to yourself a100 times a day then focus on positive things that keep you outside of your own head

]]> http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/feed/ 1 anyone that has suffered from panic attacks or knows about them….? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/anyone-that-has-suffered-from-panic-attacks-or-knows-about-them/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/anyone-that-has-suffered-from-panic-attacks-or-knows-about-them/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:44:24 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/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.

]]> http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/anyone-that-has-suffered-from-panic-attacks-or-knows-about-them/feed/ 3 Anyone with an Anxiety attacks or panic attacks, please..? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/anyone-with-an-anxiety-attacks-or-panic-attacks-please/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/anyone-with-an-anxiety-attacks-or-panic-attacks-please/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:43:49 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/anyone-with-an-anxiety-attacks-or-panic-attacks-please What is your best way for coping with an attack?
I take lorazepam/ativan when I get really overwhelmed and I can’t sleep because of my disorder..
How do you calm yourself down?

I exercise regularly, I eat a vegetarian diet and I’m a very healthy eater..
So, none of the exercise and eat right stuff.
It helps, but I’m already doing it..
Any new ideas that could help..
Please..
Thank you so much..

I get anxiety attacks too.
What usually helps me is breathing through my mouth then out my nose. Get a cup of water and take little sips every once in a while.
You just have to try and not hyperventilate too much because that could cause you to faint.
Well i hope this helped! It always helps me! (:

]]> http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/anyone-with-an-anxiety-attacks-or-panic-attacks-please/feed/ 6 Panic attacks on plane…? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/panic-attacks-on-plane/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/panic-attacks-on-plane/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:12:09 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/panic-attacks-on-plane What are the best ways to cope with panic attacks when flying? I literally got on a plane w/ my mom & my sister this morning, and completely freaked out, told the flight attendant I did not feel well and got right back off that plane (it hadn’t taken off yet of course). It really didn’t help that we were sitting for about 1/2 hour in a tiny plane waiting for the crew to de ice the wings. I just started feeling really light headed, pulse quickened, and thought I need to get off this plane NOW!! The majority of the fear was what if something happens to ME during the flight (stop breathing/faint/have a heart attack/etc) not about the plane crashing. I have a chest cold right now so that didn’t help either, worrying that I would start coughing & not be able to stop/etc. Anyways, I want to overcome this & go join my family on the rest of the vacation, and my husband even agreed to fly with me (even though the thought of spending a week with his sister in law & mother in law, and cancelling an ice fishing trip with his buddies, doesn’t really thrill him), and I feel fine NOW. But what if I panic again? What are some techniques people use to overcome this?
and to add – Medications actually make me more panicky (worry about how they will affect my body in the plane, etc) so I’m looking for non medication ideas

Go to this website:

http://www.fearofflyinghelp.com

Lesson one in particular covers anxiety and panic attacks, and not only those that come from a fear of the plane crashing; it also mentions that some people have a fear of having a panic attack on a plane where they can’t get help. Look through all of the lessons; at the end in particular is a printable list of breathing and relaxation exercises, and numerous times it is mentioned that it’s okay if you have a panic attack, a panic attack cannot harm you, and you have to remind yourself of that.

]]> http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/panic-attacks-on-plane/feed/ 3 I’m ready to move, but keep having horrible nightmares and panic attacks. Help?Advice? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/im-ready-to-move-but-keep-having-horrible-nightmares-and-panic-attacks-helpadvice/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/im-ready-to-move-but-keep-having-horrible-nightmares-and-panic-attacks-helpadvice/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:37:36 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/im-ready-to-move-but-keep-having-horrible-nightmares-and-panic-attacks-helpadvice I am ready to move, once again. But I have horrible nightmares and panic attacks about my flight. Does anyone know how to cope or overcome fears or flight or panic attacks. I also continue having horrible nightmares in which my family is put in danger. I’m just lost, confused and scared to move (in both physical senses, if that makes sense). Any advice welcome.

If you want to reduce stress and anxiety watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjPcb3eMS6s
the Lil jack method works wonders

]]> http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/im-ready-to-move-but-keep-having-horrible-nightmares-and-panic-attacks-helpadvice/feed/ 4 how to cope with your boyfriend having panic attacks and getting sick real often ?? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/how-to-cope-with-your-boyfriend-having-panic-attacks-and-getting-sick-real-often/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/how-to-cope-with-your-boyfriend-having-panic-attacks-and-getting-sick-real-often/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:37:36 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/how-to-cope-with-your-boyfriend-having-panic-attacks-and-getting-sick-real-often please give me some advise???

panic attacks are from anxiety. You need to decide if this is something you want to live with because although it can be controlled somewhat with meds, if he is that ill he needs to see a counselor or psychiatrist.

]]> http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/how-to-cope-with-your-boyfriend-having-panic-attacks-and-getting-sick-real-often/feed/ 2 Is this a good method for coping with anxiety/panic attacks? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/is-this-a-good-method-for-coping-with-anxietypanic-attacks-2/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/is-this-a-good-method-for-coping-with-anxietypanic-attacks-2/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:25:59 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/is-this-a-good-method-for-coping-with-anxietypanic-attacks-2 i find that before i get anxious and feel like im going to havea panic attack i tend to ruminate a lot and just let my mind wander, so what i do when i get annxios is focus on something, but something concrete not vague ideas, so i stat counting backwads from 100 over and over until i feel less anxious. is there anything wrong with this approach?
well it works for me inthe short term but im just wondering if there are any possible negative effects

I think if this works for you then that’s awesome. I notice when I feel anxious or aboout to panic if I redirect my mind to something else I calm down much faster. I tend to hold something cold or run my hands under freezing water because its the only thing ill focus on. I say if this helps you then keep doing it!

]]> http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/is-this-a-good-method-for-coping-with-anxietypanic-attacks-2/feed/ 4 Is this a good method for coping with anxiety/panic attacks? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/is-this-a-good-method-for-coping-with-anxietypanic-attacks/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/is-this-a-good-method-for-coping-with-anxietypanic-attacks/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:44:04 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/is-this-a-good-method-for-coping-with-anxietypanic-attacks i find that before i get anxious and feel like im going to havea panic attack i tend to ruminate a lot and just let my mind wander, so what i do when i get annxios is focus on something, but something concrete not vague ideas, so i stat counting backwads from 100 over and over until i feel less anxious. is there anything wrong with this approach?

There is nothing wrong with this approach if it helps you! Different things work for different people, and if letting your mind wander and counting back from 100 helps you decrease your anxiety then you should stick with it.

You might want to read up on other techniques for coping with panic attacks like deep breathing, cognitive restructuring, etc. Deep breathing involves taking a long, deep breath for 3 seconds, holding it briefly, then letting it out for 3 seconds. By stabilizing your breathing you get enough oxygen to your brain, slow your respiration and heart rate, and basically stop the physical signals that tell your brain to panic (the fast heart rate, rapid breathing, etc.)

Cognitive restructuring involves re-thinking the things that make you anxious. It is a method where you take apart your thoughts and say, "Okay, this makes me anxious, why? Is there anything anxiety-provoking or dangerous about the nature of this? Am I in any danger? Will this harm me? Then why am I afraid of it?" You learn how to "think your way around" your fear, and eventually stop the panic. This is best done with a therapist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). If you are having repeated panic attacks then I would VERY strongly suggest you look into therapists in your area who do CBT. It has been a life-saver for me, literally.

Good luck!

]]> http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/is-this-a-good-method-for-coping-with-anxietypanic-attacks/feed/ 4 For anyone that has panic attacks..How do you deal with them? http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/for-anyone-that-has-panic-attacks-how-do-you-deal-with-them/ http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/for-anyone-that-has-panic-attacks-how-do-you-deal-with-them/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:48:25 +0000 admin http://www.mypanicattacksolution.com/blog/coping-with-panic-attacks/for-anyone-that-has-panic-attacks-how-do-you-deal-with-them I have suffered from panic attacks and anxiety for along time now and Im just wondering how other people cope with them..besides from taking medication…how do you deal with it??What do you do when you feel one coming on? Any advice would be great.

Advice from a clinical psychologist is to breathe in to the count of 3: (one thousand one; one thousand two; one thousand three) each takes around a second to say to yourself, in your mind, and out to the count of 3.

View http://deeplyrelax.com & www.deepsloweasy.com/html/intro.htm Note: the controlled breathing only helps with the symptoms, as do medications/herbal remedies. Address the underlying cause, which requires some form of therapy; see your-mental-health.8m.com, below, re anxiety, on pages H, & I. Imagine that the cause of your panic; your anxieties, fears, your self doubts, self recriminations, all the agonizing "I’m-so-Stupids"; every painful "I-can’t-do-it" are huge raging, hurtful bulls snorting and charging at you. You see them coming at you and you hold out your red matador’s cape at arms length and simply let them charge right by. Every time they come at you, hold out your arm with the red cape and let them rage and snort and go right on past. Some people recommend nettle tea, with a little honey. Others use Lavender tea, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, but use no milk or cream with herbal teas, or Valerian (caution: use it for 3 weeks at most!). Know how these affect you before driving, or doing anything dangerous, and it is far better to use the treatments, rather than relying on herbal remedies. Free online PANIC COURSE – www.panic-attacks.co.uk also available by email. See the section on panic attacks at www.mind.org.uk also Ebooklet form. They recommend letting a panic attack run its course, without doing anything to treat it, so you KNOW you will survive it. The usual maximum is 30 minutes, until symptoms begin to subside.

Also see www.anxietypanic.com/signs.html
and http://www.onestepatatime.com (chatroom, and one free email is allowed to their resident expert on joining [free] – more if a paid up member) and www.medicinenet.com/panic_disorder/artic… and www.squidoo.com/controlpanicattack/modul… and http://panic-attack-over.com and http://www.anxietynetwork.com Practice a relaxation method, daily, and when needed, such as http://www.drcoxconsulting.com/managing-stress.html or http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/mindbody/a/Meditation.htm or http://www.wikihow.com/Meditate or Yoga Nidra, (a series of easy mental exercises only; no flexibility required) at http://your-mental-health.8m.com/blank_11.html

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