panic attacks… :(?
I’ve had really bad panic attacks for about three years now. I am now 18 years old and i don’t know what started them. I was just sitting in class, and i thought i was going to pass out… and then i just got really freaked out and started shaking.. ever since then.. it’s been a fear of the fear of having them. 
i’m so afraid of them even tho i know they can’t hurt you. Basically.. i’ve been to so many psychiatrists… and psychologists.. tried every behavioral therapy.. tried all of these medicines.. including klonopin and anti-depressants… some times during my life it gets better… then i just downfall altogether. I am afraid to drive more than five minutes away… and i’m afraid i won’t be able to start college this year. I just get overwhelmed and am afraid i can’t get to someone in my family quick enough to help me. it sounds so silly to people who dont’ experience them… but i’m just so sad and feel hopeless… any tips that i may not have heard on how to fix this.. it’s
ruining me… i just want to be normal again… like i wanna go with my friends on a road trip.. but i can’t, becasue i’ll freak out. I can’t even sit in movies or get my hair done because i hate being in situations where i feel like i’ll make a fool out of myself getting out of it… it’s basically like i said.. the fear of having one.. is what makes it happen. it’s a horrible cycle. please help me… someone
Hi! I’m so sorry to hear you’re feeling bad. I had panics for 15 years and found a profound change as soon as I started Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The key to making it work for me was really working and sticking at it. The following 3 steps eliminated my panic attacks:
1.Breathe properly – if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks and social anxiety. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/ It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far.
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/minipax.cfm?mini_ID=23
I hope this helps and you feel better soon. Don’t give up hope! Best of luck!
Sometimes, panic attacks can be brought on by certain hormones, or even thyroid disorders. My sister has had panic attacks for about 20 years. She finally had to learn how to deal with them, by talking herself thru them. Once she figured out that she wasn’t going to die or pass out, she was able to handle them better. Understand that millions of people have the same thing as you do. There are support groups that you can seek out, and some medical tests that you can have performed. It’s not silly, I know from what my sister tells me they are excrutiating. Best of luck to you!!!
i am sorry, i know what it is like to live in fear, and not even a specific fear, just a vague dread that you have no control over….my panic attacks have eased up a bit recently, but i dont use any medication so i am not sure about that…i can tell you that if you dont exersize, you might give it a try now…it releases endorphins in your brain that may help you stay calm as well as infusing your brain with alot of fresh oxygen….also, try some chamomile tea, this is an excellent mood stabilizer and will relax your muscles without making you sleepy, one last thing to try is to get those chinese balls that you twirl around in your hand, not only are they great for improving circulation and hand-eye coordination, you can get a sense of relaxation from it and sometimes it even lets me feel like i have done something worthwhile, when technically i havent
…good luck!
I used to have panic attacks, and it turned out I had near-anemia, which was causing me to feel dizzy and weak and my heart racing. I also had adrenal fatigue, which was causing my body to be full of adrenaline. I ate too much sugar, which was causing me to have awful mood swings. I was also hypoglycemia, which caused the phobias and anxiety.
All together, I was a mess, but a doctor just gave me drugs! I am now nearly anxiety free, very healthy and know I will never feel that bad again.
Hey, check out this site:
http://cureanxietydisorder.com/Articles.html
It has information that you help you understand panic attacks better – causes, symptoms, treatment, etc.
Also, you can check out this site:
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It has helped many people stop panic/anxiety attacks….
All the best…
Hi,
you need to read this guide by anxiety expert Joe Barry , his methode has helped thousands of people to be panic free without any medication using a new technique, http://www.endpanicattacks.co.nr , its really a great guide , it should help you get rid of panic attacks forever in a few days
Hope this helps you and wish you the best of health
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