Hi I suffer from panic attacks and its developed into agoraphobia any ideas on the best way to combat this?
2006-09-12 03:25:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I think that there is anti-anxiety medication that u can take. Xanax is one of them, I think. See your doctor for a prescription. Alternative is hynotherapy. Heard that its good for getting rid of phobias
2006-09-12 03:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also had panic attacks with agorophobia a few years back, I ended up not driving in the dark for over a year, and this is weird from a 20 year old. I just started taking bay steps, I'd wake up in the morning, just before dawn, and see how far I could go without "flipping out" and at least I knew it would be daylight soon. The agorophobia I only had for about 2 weeks, but i just started driving, a little at a time, you have to take baby steps, and when you realize it's ok you can go farther. tell yourself that you are ok, nothing is wrong, you can do this. Be patient with yourself. 10 years later, I still have panic attacks every so often, but am on medication for them. I also wouldn't reccomend paxil as it's very addictive and hard to get off of.
2006-09-12 05:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by Jaime 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just gave this same answer to an "anxiety" question!!!
Well, don't really know the difference, but Dr. has told me I have "Panic Disorder". It got to the point that I could not even drive over 35 miles per hour - I would break out in a sweat just knowing I had to get into a car and go somewhere, and always felt like I was going to pass out behind the wheel. Dr. put me on Paxil - sweetie, now I pass truckers up. Please make sure he sees a Dr. about this - life is too short to be miserable all the time.
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2006-09-12 03:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can understand what a panic attack is thats a start. Try Amazon for 'understanding panic attacks' and see if you can find any websites.
Try not to avoid doing stuff, and just ride through the attacks! I knoa that sounds nuts but you'll miss out on so much just sitting at home.
They seem to sort themselves out in time so be patient with yourself. See your gp and see what support is available in your area. You;ll be amazed by how many other people have them.
2006-09-12 03:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway
Beat Anxiety And Panic Attacks Naturally?
2016-05-16 07:12:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor prescribed Zoloft. I'm still on it and haven't experienced a panic attack since. I'm still a little fearful when I drive long distances that I will have one though. I used to get the worst panic attacks when I was traveling to and from college.
2006-09-12 03:34:03 · answer #6 · answered by Jonathan R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife suffers from panic attacks which her Doc has related to her extreme anxiety and a phobia of loss
Her dad died at 45 when she was just 11 and we believe that this is the root cause of her problem as, since the birth of our daughter, her anxiety has been fixated on losing me - I take up to ten calls whilst driving the four miles to work each day, and if I have to go away on a course etc. she is inconsolable. Her doc prescribed prozac and beta blockers - but haven't noticed much difference.
2006-09-12 08:09:59 · answer #7 · answered by Phlodgeybodge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Face your panic... If you can talk to someone about it, try to get other peoples point of view. If you fear having a panic attacks your going to have more. I don't suggest medications, but for some people that is one way to keep calm. If you face your fears head on your more likely to over some them.
2006-09-12 03:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by phyllis_albertz2005 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learn how to breath deeply and slowly. This will get rid of the physical symptoms of a panic attack that are caused by shallow breathing that also contribute to the attack itself.
2006-09-12 03:33:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from panic attacks also. Lorazepam pills help a little, taken at the onset of the attack. Breathing excersises help, also self talk. Talk yourself out of the panic attack, tell yourself that it is irrational. Sometimes though there is just nothing you can do.
2006-09-12 03:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by M.B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All good answers. Try this as well.
Give up caffeine, and watch the booze as well.
Both give you the shakes and can convince you you're going to have an attack, hence you panic, hence an attack, etc etc
2006-09-12 08:04:38 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋