My Panic Attack Solution

Comment from foucaultagogo
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:02 pm

clothing repairs, cooking, ironing, silver polishing, trading on an internet auction site, proof reading for foreign language web sites and publishers of trade / product catalogues, dog or cat sitting, tropical fish breeding, therapeutic massage (yes – i am serious), dog grooming, book binding, etc. get someone to assist you to get in touch with organisations who assist people with your challenges into work.
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Comment from fenchurch_fox
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:14 pm

First of all you need to go to a doctor to see about treating your anxiety and depression. They are the common colds of metal disturbances and there are literally -thousands- of treatment options available to you.

As someone who has an anxiety disorder (GAD), I find that working with people helps. I have the opposite problem from you though. I hate being alone! I find that cognitive therapy and a mild SSRI can help me control those feelings when they are out of proportion to my situation (I’m alone right now because no one loves me! I’ll be alone for ever!). I work as a tutor with great students and awesome co-workers in an intimate environment. I make decisions as part of a team rather than having everything left up to me.

Phobias should be treated. They get in the way of your life. But if you still find you prefer alone time, I suggest library work. I did that for about a year and I didn’t like it at all but since I’m the opposite of you, you’d probably dig it. There is very little real interaction with people and you pretty much rule the stacks. They look up to you as an authority which may give you confidence in dealing with people.
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Comment from bambi
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:44 pm

CPA- they rarely leave the office
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Comment from khanzadha
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:49 pm

first of all…dont consider urself as mentally disable.
given that …u can do any job an ordinary person performs.
ur psych. will further guide u.
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Comment from maq5672
Time January 13, 2010 at 5:23 pm

Find a job working with people with mental disabilities,seriously, it makes you feel better about your own situation and you can get some really good insight on your own condition. Or, work somewhere third shift that is low paced and doesnt deal with the public. How about phone solicitation, or stocking shelves @ Wallmart or somewhere that is open 24 hours and you still wont have to deal with people.
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Comment from wiCked_cat
Time January 13, 2010 at 5:47 pm

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most popular and effective form of psychotherapy used to treat anxiety. The goal of the cognitive-behavioral therapist is to decrease avoidance behaviors and help the patient develop coping skills. This may entail:

Challenging false or self-defeating beliefs.
Developing a positive self-talk skill.
Developing negative thought replacement.
Systematic desensitization, also called exposure (used for agoraphobia and OCD mainly).
Providing knowledge that will help the patient cope. (For example, someone who suffers from panic may be informed that fast, prolonged, heart palpitations are in themselves harmless).
Unlike prescription medication, the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy depends on various subjective factors, such as therapist competence. In addition to conventional therapy, there are at-home cognitive-behavioral programs sufferers can use as part of their treatment.

Self help and relaxation techniques also play an important role in relieving anxiety symptoms. Self help includes:

Proper diet – This includes reduction in consumption of caffeine, sugar, and generally an improvement of eating habits. Caffeine reduction should be gradual. Some anxiety sufferers report considerable reductions in their anxiety just from taking these measures.
Exercise – Some exercise is thought to relieve stress. Anxiety sufferers should note that rapid heart palpitations during exercise can trigger a panic attack, so it is probably better to gradually develop an exercise routine while on a cognitive-behavioral program.
Laughing
Breathing techniques and proper breathing – A diaphragmic breathing technique is often recommended (as opposed to chest breathing).
Proper sleep.
Relaxation techniques – A state of relaxation can be achieved with the help of relaxation tapes, Yoga or relaxation therapy.
Stress management.- This may entail changes in lifestyle and time management. There are a number of books specialized in stress management.
Panic attack coping strategies – Specific strategies for dealing with panic episodes have been proposed, such as slow abdominal breathing and use of reassuring self-talk.
Search for meaning and purpose – Some experts have indicated that residual generalized anxiety can be the result of a sort of "boredom" about existence. They recommend looking for an occupation the sufferer finds meaningful.
Alcoholic drinks are probably the most widely used substance for the alleviation of anxiety. Anxiety sufferers are cautioned that alcohol is also a powerful depressant and has a plethora of dangerous and uncomfortable side effects in addition to being potentially addictive.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anxiety#Prescription_medication

Comment from MancalledDad
Time January 13, 2010 at 6:08 pm

I have personally suffered with those same two disorders myself. I have tried different things, but the people thing is what usually goes wrong. I you tell them of your conditions, they won’t hire you. If you don’t, others can sense something is wrong and working relationships are strained, at best. I like to do computer research and writing. A freelance journalist job would be perfect for me…work when you can’t sleep, work from home and work alone (which I prefer)
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