Does anyone have tips on coping with anxiety attacks?

Question

Can anyone please tell me how to cope with anxiety and panic attacks.

Answer 1

I used to get them so bad that I ended up going to the emergency room. They wouldn't do anything for me. One doctor even laughed at me for coming there! That is when it hit me! When you realize you are OK, and nothing will happen to you, they will get less and less. Mine has never really went away after 40 years, but i have one now and don't pay it any attention. Someone might see me, and ask "what is wrong" and I just say nothing, and keep on doing what I was before. You can teach yourself to overcome them. I still get them, but I just tell myself I'm OK, and in a few seconds I am truly OK! You can get medication for this, but I think the meds only make it worse in the long run. The meds will help while you are taking it, but as soon as you run out of meds you will have one worse than the ones before. Deal with it! It won't hurt you, and you have just got to believe yourself that you are OK. Good Luck!!

Answer 2

I've been shy all my life, but somewhere in the past several years I've developed an extreme case of social anxiety. While it may not be the same type of anxiety you are experiencing, from what I've read from your story, the effects are the more or less the same. One time when I was on the bus, for example, there was a person staring at me from across the aisle. I started shaking, I was having trouble swallowing, my mouth got dry, my heart rate went up, I started sweating, and my head was straight down looking awkwardly at the floor. It got to the point where I couldn't take it anymore and I got off the bus at the next stop and caught the next one that came by. I experience this literally every minute of the day when I'm in public and it really does limit what I do in life. I am also 20 years old, and I've tried lots of things to deal with my anxiety. I've gone to online forums and got tips from people with similar problems. Simple tips like deep breathing or distracting your mind (looking out the window or listening to music). I tried these tips and tried to deal with the problem on my own for years, but the anxiety just never went away. I then decided that I would have to tell somebody about it. I told my doctor and he recommended medication or a therapist. I am fortunate enough to have insurance that covers the majority of therapy and I will be attending my 4th session soon. I think therapy is the best way to go, but if you're strapped for cash it can be difficult. I would recommend you do some research and find some self-help tips you can use and see if those help. If they don't, I would consider medication. I, like you, don't like the idea of medication. I don't want to have to rely on it for the rest of my life. But my doctor told me that medication can sometimes just be used as a stepping stone. By using medication along with some simple techniques, eventually you could be able to go without it. It can't hurt to ask your doctor for information. Some people can fix their anxiety on their own, some people need medication (it's all about being able to live your life the way you want, anxiety-free). Good luck!

Answer 3

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

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Answer 4

There is some awesome advice above, unfortunately I am still at level one and cannot vote. But nonetheless, I definitely say try and get on top of the anxiety attack. I have had them before and they are just awful. However someone told me that if you can get on top of them, relax and realise that nothing will happen and that it is only an attack, then you can certainly control it and not let it control you. Also try meditation, as mediation apparently can allow you to control it. Good luck!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I suffered from anxiety attacks for years. Yes, you should see a Doctor, but remember that nobody or anything is making these attacks stronger than yourself. You can get so hyped up worrying about them, that when you feel a little stressed you "panic" instead of saying, "I've had this before, this to will pass"

Answer 7

There are multiple kinds of disorders that deal with anxiety. Although most can manifest in similar ways, these disorders generally occur due to different events in your life. Natural home remedies for anxiety https://tr.im/EndAnxiety
Generalized anxiety disorder includes persistent and unnecessary worries about everyday, common events or activities, which can disrupt concentration and lead to other issues, such as depression.

Answer 8

usually anxiety attacks are caused from an over worked subconscience, when you are experiencing anxiety, try to understand what situation or problem that is unresolved that could be bothering you, think about that situation and make yourself list all the reasons that are causing you to panic, and step by step one solution at a time, and you will find yourself identifying the root of the problem, and make logical rational decissions to resolve the problem that is causing the anxiety

Answer 9

Why not try a solution that does not require the use of medication. Check out this site:

http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/?utm_source=YahooAnswers&utm_medium=link%2Bpost

It has helped many people that have had panic/anxiety attacks....

Good Luck...

Answer 10

first and foremost seek professional help from your doctor and or psyce therapist. secondly realize that you must force yourself to think rationally, calm yourself , close your eyes and count to ten and realize that almost every single fear you have is irrational and unjustified, and that even if they are not that it really doesn't matter and almost everything in time can/will be resolved one way or another so don't worry and don't give into disparity or depresion . life's too short and precious to waste your time on fears that don't matter. focus on the positive and live and enjoy life, not fear it . you will soon find that if you have a positive attitude and project that positive attitude so will those around you and if not dump em and move on don't let them drag you back down if they want to drown let em. save yourself.