How long did your panic attack disorder last? a year ? a decade ?

Question

I'm going for 10 years this september along with my depression
I have never quit treatment, yet I fail to recover

Answer 1

You mean they last that long??? OMG. I just started getting them like 2 monthes ago... Im getting help and stuff but other than that.. omg...

Answer 2

I was seeing a psychiatrist for ADD. When the panic attacks started in 1989. The panic attacks came only at night when I was asleep. I've learned that my medication is my seat belt. If I take it, I'm ok. If I don't, I may be ok, but I don't have any control over whether I have an attack or not. Though, I can control the panic attacks, there are times that I still have the symptoms of panic...or anxiety, some depression, forgetfulness, and even guilt when I haven't done anything wrong.
When I was first diagnosed, my psychiatrist told me if I was in a theatre with 99 other people, 6 to 7 other people in the theatre would be treated for anxiety disorder. Just to show how prevalent it is. Since then, sports figures and celebrities have admitted having anxiety, panic disorder.

Answer 3

I work as a medical assistant in a family practice and I get to train people to overcome panic attacks almost every day. Panic attacks are almost completely conquererable if someone knows what to do. This is what you should do, I promise, it works! Obviously, avoiding situations that cause them is the best way to go. But, when you feel one coming on, focus your thoughts completely on your breathing. Focus on breathing normal, in and out, not too fast, and not too big and deep. Get your breathing under control first and then think about a happy memory, like a trip with your family, or a dream that you have. Basically, change your thoughts away from whatever is causing it. You can litteraly bring your heartbeat down a lot just by thinking about lowering it. Once you have your thoughts under control, get a drink of water and keep breathing normal. If you can, go for a quick little walk, even if it's just around your work place. Think happy things, do something nice for someone else, and smile! I promise, if you do these things, especially the breathing and focusing on your heartbeat, with happy thoughts, you'll beat the attack every time. Eventually you'll do these things automatically and these attacks will not be a part of your life. Good luck, and best wishes to you!

Answer 4

I started treatment for panic attacks back in 1987. They are much better now, but excitement and excercise still cause them to sometimes surface. Actually, it's not the excitement or the exercise that brings them on, but instead the resulting hyperventilation I experience from these activities / emotions. The more I hyperventilate, the more panicky I become. Can't really explain it. All I know is that I must calm myself and "get a grip" so to speak. Just wish I wasn't plagued by such an affliction.

Answer 5

Hi there, I just laugh about my past 3 years of panic now. I was not able to go anywhere without carrying xanax. Fear of having another attack was the most important subject of my days.When i first found joe barry's web site i started to cry because of my happiness.

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Answer 6

9 years since panic attacks started, and I have been medicated for same. Had anxiety disorders and depression before that--but was not treated until the first panic attack.

Answer 7

I also suffer from GAD(generalized anxiety disorder), as well as type II bi-polar disorder. I can tell you right now, you'll never be "cured". All you can do is manage it. Keep taking your meds, make a log of any panic attacks you have, keep seeing your therapist and psychologist, and you should be able to have a relatively normal life.

Answer 8

Well it all depends on you I have bean going Thur it scene I was 16 and I'm now going to been 22 this year. Is still deal with it but not as bad you just got to keep trying and try to get some one who has gone thur it. To help you you can learn from each other.

Answer 9

i had panic attacks the whole time i was in high school until i romoved triggers slowly until they stopped i will (very rarley) have a twing in my chest but i can control it from moving to that point not letting your body control you will help practice deep breathing and if you know your triggers mine were people touching me and being around ppl that were fighting ect try to avoid them when you can if you can't take a deep breath and tell yourself it will be alright this will help after some practice and remember you DO NOT DESERVE TO SUFFER

Answer 10

We're not going to recover; I had my first one at 12 and I'm now 55. so I do like you do. Keep up the treatment and accept that this is the way I'll cope. God Bless medication!