My Panic Attack Solution

Comment from the grand super C
Time January 19, 2010 at 12:04 am

maybe you should try meditating or yoga or something like that. you need to relax.
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Comment from Laurie K
Time January 19, 2010 at 12:49 am

I’m so sorry you are going through all this! I know first hand that panic attacks can be so crippling, I’ve had them off and on for 30 + years. There is medication that can help, don’t give up trying to find it. In the mean time, you should consider seeing a therapist and get a recommendation from them. While a therapist cannot write you a prescription, a psychiatrist can and they will have the medical background to help you find the right medication.

Please, don’t give up, help is out there!
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Comment from dcrc93
Time January 19, 2010 at 1:20 am

it can be real hard to over this.and that does sound like a panic attack.im scared of meds also.that could be panic i dont know.sometimes it can be cured.but you didnt say what made you think you have panic attacks?why did the doctor say you had them?
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Comment from Steph
Time January 19, 2010 at 1:33 am

all the symptoms you mentioned are related to panic attacks.
See a psychiatrist when getting into medications. You family Doctor is not as apt to know as much. Also a psychiatrist will work with you to find the right medication.
Xanax is an option temporarily until a more suitable long term drug starts to work. Lexapro is just one that is prescribed specifically for panic disorders.
As far as long term addictions….at this point you need whatever works until you can think rationally again.
You call tell a psychiatrist your concerns about side effects and addiction issues.
In the mean time..when you feel one coming on…try to have a plan of action. It usually helps me to get up and do something.
Housework, bake brownies, something you need to focus your brain on to do. counting sometimes helps….also taking a shower …things to take your mind away from the symptoms.
The average panic attack last about 20 minutes…so when you feel it coming on…be prepared and try to stay rational. Don’t allow yourself to think about what might happen.
Call a friend…even a hot line can help for the more intense panic. I suspect you are feeling this way most of the time and should see a therapist and psychiatrist. Good luck.
Remember…You WILL be OK!
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Comment from Sweet Dragon
Time January 19, 2010 at 2:10 am

Panic attacks are produced mainly by the brain when it is switching between day mode and night mode.
While normal average brain feels that sleeping is a blessing to the body, some brains (for chemical reasons), do not operate the switch with a positive feeling.
Those who suffer panic attacks, FEAR in reality the coming up of the sleeping mode, where they lose control of their environment.
Meds ARE NOT helpful. Don’t take them !
Nervous people, some frustrated control freaks, people with a very deep sense of justice, sensitive people to the environment …. all sort of unsatisfied people feel at the switching time that they did not achieve harmony… They panic !
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Months of personal discussion and quizzes with a family member. She has improved a lot, and is now getting rid of it.
A lot of talking is necessary.

Comment from zen
Time January 19, 2010 at 2:29 am

As a person with anxiety/depression, I know just about every symptom known to man! I wasn’t treated until a couple years ago and I’m 48! Sometimes, I felt like I was suffocating, sometimes like my heart was going to explode, some days I would have just like to crawled in a closet with my blankie! For awhile there I couln’t do left hand turns while driving since I’d had an attack one time in a left turn lane in an intersection. My destination was made up of lots of rights. And if I could, I’d drive with my dog in the passenger seat..like she could take over! I’ve left a cart full of groceries in the store aisle while I panicked all the way to the car. I hated signing my check at the bank. I hated answering the phone or the door. Panic can make you feel dizzy, disorientated, and like your going to go nuts. Too much of that good ole oxygen does that. We suck in too much air! So, take a deep breath, hold it to count of four and release slowly. Do it for a minute. Ya know, I’ve been a human guinea pig for antidepressents. For me , Depakote made me into a human slug with anxiety. Trazodone turned me into a zombie, a depressed one! Prozac gave me hallucinations…that’s a fun drug when your already anxious! I got soooo drained that I considered "offing" myself! Wellbutrin was like a placebo. Lexipro..very good, but couldn’t compete with my perimenopausal hormones! Now, I take Paxil..so far…wonderful! Everyone has a different chemistry. Some people do well on some that others just can’t tolerate..as u know! Keep trying. I wanted to give up too. Maybe your doc should prescribe ativan or xanax while your’e having such a hard time. They’re mild sedatives that would help you while your checking out new meds. I’m sooooooo happy now that I can’t believe it or thought possible. Remember, I had this mood disorder for a long time! Hugs to you sweetie! ooo You can e mail me if you’d like. Your’e not alone! oooooooooo
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