for the last year i have been having alot of panic attacks.They just started out of nowhere.well throughout the year the more panic attacks i get, the more nervous i get,the more nervous i get, the more stressed out i get and its a neverending circle.Ever since then it has just been getting worst,now i just worry about everything (mostly my health) and sometimes i even get so scared to leave my house.I dont know what came over me and i dont know how to stop it.i have been putting off going to the doctor because im so anti-pill. I dont wanna have a drugged feeling by taking pills to help my panic.im just one big emotional rollercoaster most of the time i just cry.I feel like my life is going downhill.I dont know what to do anymore.Can anybody help? Should i go see the doc?is that my only choice?
2006-07-12 02:14:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
been there, and beat it, with medication lots of reading books on the subject to understand it, family and friends support, its very hard to get over, but you can get over panic attacks, you have to remember that that's what they are just panic attacks, they cannot kill your or hurt you in any way, its all in your mind, no one has ever died from a panic attack, its the fear of the panic itself that brings it on, when you get one don't fight it just go with it, learn how to breath when you get one, and keep telling yourself that it cannot hurt you you have to learn how to control this yourself, good luck you will be fine i promise,
2006-07-12 02:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by pebblesandkara 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some of these answers are downright nuts. You're not going crazy! It just feels like it. Try going crazy.... see?, you can't do it! I found a wonderful book that explains panic disorder and tells you how to get rid of it. I had major recurrent depression with two suicide attempts and this book literally saved my life. It's all about confronting your fears and restructuring your thinking so that the panic goes away. I've been well for over a year now. After five years of misery, it's truly a blessing. Read my story and get the book:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html
You can go see a doc if you want meds and stuff, but if you want to be normal again, meds won't do it. Trust me, I know.
2006-07-13 06:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a doctor and a counselor. The doctor will determine whether you need medication and you should see the counselor to find out why you are having the panic attacks and fear of leaving your house. If you find out why this is happening you can make the changes in your life and you might only need medication for a short time.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
2006-07-12 09:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anxiety has a simple cure, with help from you to overcome. Go to the doctor and take the prescribed medication. Or you can live with a worsing condition that will have you trapped in the house for the next 50 years. The choice is yours. Good luck.
2006-07-12 09:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by wondering 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You need to see a doctor. I had panic attacks from belonophobia and it was getting in the way of my health care so I was given an anti-anxiety pill and it helped a lot!
2006-07-12 09:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by songbird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there too.....I would suggest going to the doctor & if you would rather not take pills, therapy & talking about your problems might help. Sometimes therapy works better than pills.....
Also try to track what triggers the panic & try to avoid or lessen it....Avoid situations that cause your panic....Like for me it was a stressful job that I had to get out of....when I changed jobs the panic attacks got much better.....its not always that simple, but its something to think about...
2006-07-12 10:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by lala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga is your best choice. Start a yoga class. If you don't like yoga then aikido or tai chi. But get in a physical discipline right away. You need to get connected to be inside your body comfortably. You can help this problem without pills. Yoga.
Find a local yoga teacher online or in the phone book. If you don't like the first one, try another one. Also consider NIA, soul motion, continuum, body choir and stuff like that. But good to start with yoga.
2006-07-12 09:18:57 · answer #7 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem for a while. And sometimes I still do. But I wouldnt know how to help you, b/c I never went to the doctor either! My suggestion would be go, just so you wouldnt have to deal with this forever!! I really hope you feel better, b/c I know how much it sucks. SO please get help!!! Good Luck!
2006-07-12 09:41:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As one who has been there you must seek medical help. Get medication to at least get the crisis over then you can start working on the underlying root causes. Panic attacks are/can be very scary and debilitating, it is important to remember that you are not alone, and that they will pass.
2006-07-12 09:19:03 · answer #9 · answered by ewtaylor2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the best choice to going to your doc and you can assist the therapy by doing some sports, because sports causes a boosted distribution of endorphins. This endorphins make you feel happier and raise your self-confidence!
But go to your doctor, he must help you to do the first step!
2006-07-12 09:27:48 · answer #10 · answered by montanus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋