PLEASE, SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY! NO HORSE-PLAY. I have been having anxiety attacks for about 14 years...?

Question

There has to be a cause for this to come upon a person.
Is there anyone out there who could help me in knowing how to get back to the root core of the cause in order to possibly overcome this condition?

I have been to many different doctors throughout the years. Have been on xanax (only after taking so many meds. that did not work). I truly want to overcome this so I don't have to take anything. I have been to a really good psychotherapist once. He had me all relaxed, use some accupressure points and started asking questions. He got to one certain question and I litterally came jumping up off the table in sobbing tears and was horrified to let him take me deeper. I never went back and have since tried to locate this doctor but he has moved!

I also have the attacks in my sleep on and off.

Answer 1

One: See a therapist or psychiatrist. The attacks can be caused by a chemical imbalance, and there are medications that can relieve the symptoms.

TWO On line, there is a site call emofree .com I think.
it teaches one of the stupidest looking, but effective acupressure techniques in existence. Called EFT, Emotional FreedomTraining. Check it out thoroughly. It has been used a lot for phobias and PTSS. Like I said, the only problem is it is actually very simple, but stupid looking.

Answer 2

The root core is no longer important. The most important thing now is to recognize what it is that causes these panic attacks. Try and keep a notebook or a journal close by wherever you know you have these attacks, all the time if necessary. When you have one, try and (either right there or later) realize what it is that caused it. It is an extremely good idea to see a counsellor of some kind as well, even if it seems like you can't afford it. What is more important to you - to have some extra money, or your own health, well-being and happiness?
Now, don't take this as coming from some unexperienced slob, or even a psychologist/psychiatrist: I've had anxiety attacks for a while as well. I still have them, but have often managed them well enough to be okay until I get be alone for a while, or that the anxiety disappears. Really, go see a counsellor, but not just any counsellor. Find one you can trust, and learn to trust him/her. If you can, see a psychiatrist and see if he/she can proscribe some medicine for anxiety attacks. I took Lorazepam for a while, sublingually (placed under the tongue for fast release to the bloodstream) and it really helped.

Good luck, and God bless.

Answer 3

If you've had this problem for this long, it's time to see a psychiatrist (one who can prescribe meds) and a counselor. You preferably want one who can do both. Also someone that deals with cognitive-behavioral treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy has become popular due to it's long term sucess. However if it's a chemical imbalance, .therapy can only do so much. Get an evaluation from a psychologist or psychiatrist first. Several other therapies that have worked well for patients are biofeedback and hypnotherapy. However, first check with your insurance company before going to see anyone for hypnotherapy or biofeedback as your counselor may not get paid at all if it's not covered under your insurance or preauthorized. You will be stuck with the bill then.

Answer 4

I have had anxiety attacks for a while now, too, as for the root cause, it could be anything, the only way to find out is through talk therapy.

At the same time Anxiety is a disease, not a mental illness, there are a lot of things that are contributing factors to this disease, vitamin deficiency ( which is what I have ), etc..

Answer 5

Anxiety attacks can be due to nervousness or a stressful situation. When someone says they have butterflies in their stomach it is really an anxiety attack. You can try seeing a therapist because it might be due to an underlying problem from the past or if that doesn't help see your primary care physican and she/he can prescribe some medication.

I sometimes have anxiety attacks in my sleep :=)

Answer 6

I agree with everyone else who answered, see a medical professional, perhaps a counselor. It could be from any number of reasons. Perhaps you're just easily stressed out, it depends on how bad your attacks are. Maybe you have an anxiety disorder, you're depressed, you have OCD...could be anything. get some help!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Try researching "Rational Emotive Behavior".... if you've spent 14 years dealing with it and have not succeeded in controling them.... try working "with them". The Albert Ellis Institute is known for this remarkable therapy and can put you in touch w/a local therapist.

Answer 8

Seriously instead of asking this question on here you need to be asking that to a medical professional. 14 years is along time to be having this problem seek medical attention immediately.

Answer 9

It can be caused by underlying depression. The best treatment is talk therapy with a counselor.

Answer 10

Have you try visiting a docotr may be he can refers you to a psicologist that helped for my mom that had this attacks for years. She also tryied meditation and yoga for relaxing .