How can I stop a bad panic attack?
I have them often. I shake uncontrollably, vomit, blurred vision, racing and palpitating hearbeat and even pass out. I can’t breathe and they scare the crap out of my husband and children (me too). Can anyone give me some tips to help stop them? I try breathing deeply and slowly and walking but often does not help. I can’t afford a doctor with no insurance and have been self medicating with alcohol which I know is not good. Help??
actually, you should try breathing deeply and slowly in a paper bag..thats the correct way to not hyperventilate while panicking.
there is medication for anxiety and panic attacks. The problem is they are prescription medication such as "xanex" or "lexotanil".
but without seeing a doctor how will you get that medication?
you could try an alternative which is usingt over the counter anti-histamines (the ones used for allergies) because they have a mild sedative affect and that could help you a little bit.
good luck
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Comment from Staci F
Time January 12, 2010 at 4:14 am
I’ve been having problems with anxiety as well (not nearly as bad as yours are though) but I find it helpful to close my eyes and take deep breathes, holding it for 5 seconds and releasing it for 5.
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personal experience
Comment from MARTHA B
Time January 12, 2010 at 4:50 am
Get as much resource as you can maybe is one option,however it could be quite time consuming,here
http://www.HealthInsuranceFree.info
is one resource i have had good experience.
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Comment from dani
Time January 12, 2010 at 3:46 am
actually, you should try breathing deeply and slowly in a paper bag..thats the correct way to not hyperventilate while panicking.
there is medication for anxiety and panic attacks. The problem is they are prescription medication such as "xanex" or "lexotanil".
but without seeing a doctor how will you get that medication?
you could try an alternative which is usingt over the counter anti-histamines (the ones used for allergies) because they have a mild sedative affect and that could help you a little bit.
good luck
References :
MD