My Panic Attack Solution

Comment from John G
Time January 17, 2010 at 11:21 am

By looking at the things you are good at, appreciate those things and develop them further so that you can feel good about it. That will significantly improve your self image which will make you feel much better. It is hard but you must find things that interest you and do them. Go for a walk, a brisk one. Clean the house. Organise your life. Things like that. set yourself small and attainable goals. Make sure you can measure the success of these. Write them down and tick them off as you achieve them. Try it. To have a purpose in life is a wonderful feeling and when the bad days then come, think of the good ones and know that the bad ones will pass. Good luck.
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Comment from Melting Media EAC
Time January 17, 2010 at 11:43 am

The only people I know who have overcome what you describe have visited doctors.
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Comment from Myth
Time January 17, 2010 at 12:25 pm

You can’t eliminate it properly without meds or at least therapy, most of the time. However, there are things you can do to make yourself get better.

E.G for anxiety and panic attacks, avoid "triggers". You’ll notice you panic when certain things are around. You may think "Oh, gosh, I don’t want to die." and panic about death (which is pretty common), but this might happen when you are in really strong winds, for example. Strong winds could be your trigger. That was a bad example, but you get what I mean?

Depression, you need to… take your mind off it. Hang out with friends. Take in a hobby. Get a pet. Write. Draw. Express yourself. Throw eggs off tall buildings.
Vent in any way you can, keep your mind off the sadness in any way you can, and it will lessen.
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Comment from kilukalasin
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:07 pm

I’ve never managed to STOP things like this, but you can calm down anxiety and panic attacks and do things to help. Eating fresh fruit and getting plenty of exercise outside and natural sunshine will help alleviate depression. During panic attacks I cling to something physical to try and keep in touch with the real world, or slowly drink some cold water. If I’m feeling generally anxious I sometimes play a video game like Tekken or Drakengard to get the nervous energy out, though smashing sheets of ice is good too.
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Comment from shaneris5
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:23 pm

Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life?" (if so, it is probably reactive [situational] depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy may be indicated, but most of life’s adverse situations are resolved within 16 weeks, yet the medical criteria for depression, and the prescription of antidepressants is only 2 weeks!). Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause? (a nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc., becomes more likely as the cause). Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 – 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types. St. John’s wort helps most people; tolerance doesn’t develop, and the few side effects don’t occur often, and even then are normally not severe (neither should be relied on as a sole treatment).

It doesn’t cause sleeping problems, or weight change, but usually takes at least 2, and generally 4 – 6 weeks to become effective, but can work quicker than antidepressants, sometimes. A recent, independent German double blind study showed it to be as effective as a commonly prescribed antidepressant, in cases of major depression, with far fewer side effects, and those were generally better tolerated, with a lower rate of discontinuation. Unlike antidepressants, where sexual dysfunction is a common side effect, it happens much more rarely with St. John’s wort (I have noticed no effect in this area). A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows. All except for no. (7.) are safe to use with medication, but not St. John’s wort, because of interactions, and it’s sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor.

(1.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it. In the winter months, if not getting sufficient daily exposure to strong light, see http://www.mercola.com/ SEARCHBAR: enter: "vitamin D3", & Go to a doctor and ask for a 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D, blood test. When you get the results, don’t follow the typical “normal” reference range, as these are too low. The OPTIMAL value that you’re looking for is 45-52 ng/ml (115-128 nmol/l)". The company which tests your levels has to be one of those using the correct form of test, and this topic is addressed via the searchbar at mercola.com – "vitamin D3; testing". Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; a deficiency in vitamin B9 (folic acid, or folate) is known to cause depression. Around 30% – 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels. Depressed females using the contraceptive pill may benefit from vitamin B6 supplements.

(2.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes minutes of exercise, daily, or 30 – 60 mns, 5 times weekly. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn’t wanted when dealing with depression. (3.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain). (4.) Use daily, a relaxation method* and/or yoga*, and/or Tai Chi*. (5.) Initially, at least, some form of counselling, preferably either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy. (6.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule**. (7.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St. John’s wort, (get a German variety, if possible; local ones may vary in effectiveness. Perika, and Kira brands have been recommended as being effective. Take with a meal) or supplements, such as SAMe, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55).

If 5HTP is used to boost serotonin levels, (which are low in depressed people) it is best taken with a high carbohydrate, minimal protein meal, like pasta, with tomato & basil, and avoid protein for 90 minutes, before, and after, to maximise the amount crossing the blood/brain barrier. 80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression & anxiety. Try pharmacies & supermarkets for the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www.real-depression-help.com/ or magnesium chloride. Low levels of calcium, and potassium can also cause depression.
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Have your blood tested, and correct any deficiencies, preferably through improved nutrition. An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause. Use iodised salt, as many people are deficient, adversely affecting thyroid function. View section 2, on the first 3 pages*, and also pages R, C, I, and section 11, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Also see, as applicable, young women’s depression, page V: WOMEN TO WOMEN, teen depression, male depression, and eventually the rest of section 2. Take the depression quiz on page J, in section 2, at ezy build, below, and if positive, print, and take to your school counselor, or make an excuse to see a doctor. Treatment for panic attacks is addressed in section 8, at ezy build; see the COMPREHENSIVE POST first. Anxiety; section 6; see page N first.

Comment from Linda
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:41 pm

I use to get anxiety and panic attacks real bad, and what helps me control them is accepting them for what they are. You can control them by telling yourself you’re just freaking out, take deep breaths of fresh air and keep on telling yourself to just relax and to take it easy. Usually you can feel one coming on and that’s when you gotta take control of that feeling. Its not easy at first, but it gets easier with practice. Try it out.
in order to cure the depression, you need to find the root of it first, once you know what it is that’s making you sad, again its a change of thinking and mind alteration that can help you control it. These things never go away completely without taking medication or seeing a doctor but I have had these problems since the age of 14. I am now 28 and leading a normal life, raising two beautiful kids and am happily married, i have never gone to see a doctor about these things. I had many suicide attempts especially between the ages of 14 and 19, where i was forced to see a pschyciatrist, but i just wouldnt talkt to them. I refused in fact. I don’t use any medication for it, although there was a time that i was hooked on drugs, i have cured myself of that too, without having to go to rehab.

You can do anything you put your mind to, God created us that way. Besides the mind is a very powerful thing and if you use it proparly you can just about do anything you want.

Goodluck and just remember, you are special in God’s eyes, he will help you with whatever worries you. Just ask and you will receive.
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My experience!!!

Comment from moana
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:49 pm

I first experienced anxiety at the age of 18, but I’m a religious person, I come from a very religious family…I was brought up going to church every Sunday and I know how GOD’s miracle works..Now, for me when I suffered from anxiety is when I was 18 I went to the doctor and he prescribed med’s and it worked, but now I’m 28 and just 2yrs ago it came back again, but worse…I started to go to our church pastor and he really helped me and I just prayed really hard and that was the answer for me…GOD really helped me…You might wana try that if you don’t want to go to a doctor..Try to develop a relationship with GOD and just believe and have faith…We go through our adult lives with believing in medications and all that prescribed stuff and thats good and all, nothing wrong with that, but somtimes we forget about the real doctor that can heal us from just believeing in him…Just pray and theres some chapters in the bible that talks about anxiety..If you need any more help with that, let me know, I’ll be more than happy to help you…Or anybody…
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Comment from Ben S
Time January 17, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Try a natural remedy such as Panicyl, Seredyn, or Anxiet-Eze. You can get them without a doctor or a prescription and some of them work well .
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Comment from Chandler A
Time January 17, 2010 at 2:32 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 comparison.
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http://PanicAwayLindenMethod.blogspot.com

Comment from moira
Time January 17, 2010 at 3:17 pm

check this link

http://generalclick.blogspot.com/2009/01/panic-away.html

hope i can help
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Comment from JohnMeyerIII
Time January 17, 2010 at 3:24 pm

I’d had anxiety attacks since a prominent death in my family in late 1999. I, like most people, headed right to the doctor thinking I wanted the quick easy fix of a pill.

After the first prescription provided no benefits after about 6 weeks, my doctor put me on another, more expensive, one. I felt it provided some relief, but at a physical cost. I was constantly drowsy and ended up gaining 15-lbs in about three months. I went back to the doctor and complained of the drowsiness, so we switched again. This new med destroyed my libido (!), though, and in the end, I still felt tired.

To make a long story short I continued with treatments for almost 2 more years. After spending a lot of money and sick to death of the physical side effects I went looking for an herbal remedy. This led me to the internet, which offered much in the way of herbal products. This is how I found the website listed below a few years ago.

I purchased a plan that isn’t even on their list of "Best Products" anymore. The results have far surpassed anything I ever achieved with prescription medication. While I still encounter periods of excessive anxiety, I feel I am completely on top of the problem now. I’d absolutely recommend the following website to anyone looking for a cheaper, natural alternative to chemical medications.

If you DO go the prescription med route, just understand that you’re not gonna pop a pill and wake up the next day feeling "amazing". It’s a struggle. And while I feel there is certainly a place for them in society, especially for those dealing with bipolar disorder and other "more severe" afflictions, meds aren’t the end-all-be-all with periods of excessive anxiety and panic.
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http://www.TreatingPanicAttacks.com