how to overcome constant panic attacks?

Question

i have a lot of phobias that i need to work on so if theres any one who can give me good advice on how to stop the panicks i would be glad to hear them

Answer 1

I used to have panic attacks at a time in my life, when, as well as being depressed about my situation, for various reasons, I was also very unhappy in my job and this was gave me the most stress, and I think caused the panic attacks.
Are there any areas in your life, where you are particularly unhappy, and/or stressed?
I was fortunate because I had a very caring and sympathetic doctor, who prescribed anti-depressants (which also help to inhibit panic attacks). He was also a good listener, which helped, beause I need someone to listen to me and have faith in me.
He also suggested that I have counselling - which I did - and this helped.
Phobias can also be caused by deep seated issues from the past, and/or truamas, which sometimes need a lot of counselling and support, and they may not disappear overnight.
So, to summarize:

Step 1: Go to a sympathetic doctor, who believes in counselling and understands depression and these type of illnesses.

Step 2: Find a good counsellor - if you are in the UK, then the Westmister Pastoral Foundation, might be able to help, even if you don't live in Lond.

Step 3. Find at least one friend or a family member that you can trust and talk to.

Step 4. Do some exercise - maybe join a health club or gym if you can - or go dancing, or do an exercise class; this really helps depression and stress.

Step 5: You may need to make some changes in your life, such as leave your job, if you are very stressed by it.

Step 6: Treat yourself - do something nice that you enjoy, or that helps you to relax.

Hope this helps and feel free to contact me if I can help and further:>)

Answer 2

I suffer from panic attacks once in a while mainly due to too much stress in my life.

Work on the phobias you can't avoid and avoid the ones you can.
I hate flying, and avoid it when I can. I turn to meds when I fly because I can never relax on a plane.

Finding relaxation techniques that work for you is probably the best way. You have to prevent panic from occurring rather than trying to solve it when it happens.

True phobias are irrational and cannot really be rationalized without a lot of work and facing fears. I never found meditation to work that well, especially if you overthink things.

The only "quick" remedy is medication, but they can be habit forming. I personally never had a problem with them because my panic is never chronic.

Talk to a doctor about ways to reduce stress in your life. Eating and sleeping better and working out helps too.

Answer 3

My 21 year old daughter had major panic attacks where she was even hospitalised, I have a library of health care books as I am a therapist, I purchased the book called Dont Panic from ebay and we worked through it together, amazingly she is now so much more confident and even comes to the local pub with me at weekends, she is a totally different girl, alcohol will increase panic attacks so will drinks loaded with caffeine (red bull) carry with you a brown paper bag so that you can breathe into it when you feel an attack coming on, it will decrease the attack, also Aconite (homeopathic) from all health stores will help greatly. You may experience feelings of a panic attack coming on when you first take them, but this is how homeopathy works, it will get better I promise, but I do urge you to get the book, it will change your life, I promise. Take care.

Answer 4

Same thought comes to mind. Learn some breathing techniques. Talk to your thoughts during the panic attack. Remind yourself that it is your hormones kicking in (fight/flight response) and that there is no such thing as free will, only willpower, and you are better and can become stronger than your fears. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Open them. Avoid the triggers if you can where possible whilst working on the issues and phobias. Good luck and take care

Answer 5

I too have panic attacks.. Ill go a few months not having any then have 6 in a week.... I also suggest *( now that ive learned more about them )* To go somewhere in your house or where you are and be by yourself... and think about your breathing... deep deep breaths, and let them out slowyyyyy.... dont turn on the radio because if your like me it will only make it worse... i need it to be quiet... then just try hard to focus on something peaceful... and relaxxxxxx sometimes after im able to reverse one from getting out of hand, i'll still be nervous for a couple of hours afterwards and i'll still feel like there is a lumpy choky thing in my throat... Remember tho, several people suffer from these, so you are not alone...good luck!

Answer 6

Stop and thumb!!
Next time u can feel an attack coming, open ur palms and place the tip of ur thumb on your palms just underneath ur little finger and close ur fingers over it, squeeze your thumb quite firmly, this causes a little bit of pain which distracts ur minds attention as your bodys natural reaction is to stop any pain at the same time imagine a windows shutting or a door slamming and shout stop, either in your head or out load it doesn't matter, its a subconscious way of putting up a barrier. The two combined work wonders sounds daft but i've seen the results, its amazing.

Answer 7

I think that in order to get over your panic attacks you need to talk and work with someone (councellor or psychologist) in order to help you to overcome the things that you are afraid of and to also get over your phobias. Without that help I think that you are going to continue to have your panic attacks. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

I have had panic attacks for as long as I can remember. I handle them by sitting down for a few minutes to get a handle on things. Sometimes, they go on all day, and the only way that I can get over it is to sleep it off.

Answer 9

Jack Daniels

Answer 10

You could try yoga. This would teach you some deep breathing techinques as well as meditation. Therapy probably wouldn't hurt either. A therapist could teach you some mental exercises to help you at least relieve some of the anxiety.