My Panic Attack Solution

Comment from illyria6167
Time December 27, 2009 at 8:09 pm

Nope and I won’t go on those awful antidepressants so when I have one I just suck it up. I started getting them six years ago when my father died.
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Comment from Malz
Time December 27, 2009 at 8:24 pm

start massaging the back of ur neck close ur eyes and take deep breaths it helps to calm you down breathe in while counting to 10 and do the same while exhaling… hope it helps
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Comment from aj
Time December 27, 2009 at 8:58 pm

Yes,I had themreally bad a few years back.They started when I was about 20,and I’d quit smoking, then got them occasionally during the next five years. I’d gone on and off anti-depressants trying to fix them, but I went off by myself backpacking and put myself totally out of my comfort zone, and that was when they vanished forever, when I realized I could be alone (which had been a major fear)and survive. Now when I start to feel panicky about something, I just tell myself,I’m in control,and this panic attack is not going to happen! It’s all in your head,in your power!
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Comment from pavi
Time December 27, 2009 at 9:25 pm

My friend did.He underwent Behaviour therapy including Jacabsons relaxation techniq,Bio feedback,De-sensitisation,(Repeated exposures to the situation which creates panic).Since he was taking medication called SSRI(Sertraline-Zosert) ,as he was diagnoised as having anxiety Disorder(OCD) he is ok now.
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Comment from LWS Heathcliff
Time December 27, 2009 at 10:11 pm

"Overcome" may not be the right word. In my case, the potential for a new Panic attack is still there. You can overcome any individual Panic event, but I doubt a Panic prone person can completely overcome that potential.

First you would have to exhaust all medical diagnoses for extenuating circumstances. If a chemical imbalance or nuerological problem is the cause then you have a great chance of being fairly Panic-free.

If that is not financially possible or fails to find anything, the best advice I have is to simplify your life as much as possible. Surround yourself with supportive people and strive to do the things you really like doing, at the pace you are comfortable. Making these changes can be as hard on you as living the way you were, BUT facing the change is temporary and leads to a much better life. That is also where the supportive people come in handy. They have their own lives so may not be able to carry you through a lifetime of stress, but most people will help others through finite transition periods.

Good Luck, and do not feel alone.
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Comment from dcricket23
Time December 27, 2009 at 10:27 pm

When all the self help things do not work, assuming you have tried to calm down on your own, it is time to visit your primary care doctor. People who answer and have never really had severe attacks are not doing you any service. This is a medical condition and can be treated. There is no need to feel this way.
I know, I have panic attacks. My started after a surgery where I was given a medication I was allergic to and literally died and they brought me back. The panic feeling is absolutely horrible and can completely stop you in your tracks. If you get short of breath during these attacks, you are hyperventilating. The old breath into a paper bag thing does work. Hot baths, avoid caffeine, avoid things that cause stress can help too. Hope you feel better soon.
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Comment from Ayngel
Time December 27, 2009 at 10:50 pm

I have been dealing with Panic attacks for about 7 years now. I don’t feel anyone ever completely gets over them, but I have learned how to minimize them and try to avoid them whenever possible.

First thing you need to do is really examine your attacks. Is there a pattern to when/why you get them? Do certain people, places, or events tend to "trigger" them? If so, find your triggers and learn to avoid those when possible, or learn to make them less threatening. For instance, one of my triggers is being surrounded by people I don’t know with no way to "escape" (such as a party), so to minimize the potential for a panic attack, I ensure I have a ride home in case I need it, and immediately find SOMEONE there that I know, at least a little, so I have osmeone to talk with, and feel less isolated.

Also, I have been doing Yoga for about a year now. I have actually used methods taught there to overcome panic attacks in other areas of life. Make your muscles relax. Breathe. Focus. Clear your mind. Mantras…it all helps.

If you can’t find a trigger, speak to your doctor or find a therapist and discuss possible biological problems such as a chemical imbalance. Also, there could be repressed issues that you will need to face and deal with, so thereapy helps a great deal.

One last piece of advice: have a friend you can call or go to in the middle of an attack. I had one drive me to my knees, and I ended up paralyzed on the couch…I simply couldn’t move, I was terrified of everything. If I hadn’t had a friend to call, I don’t know how bad it would have gotten. Have a list of people you can contact when it gets too bad.

I hope this helps you, let me know.
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