Man oh man, do I have a plethora of mental issues. I had a panic attack for the first time maybe a year ago. Now (last couple of months) it seems that I am giving myself panic attacks. I worry that I will get one and sometimes it seems that I give myself one. It's like a self fullfilled prophecy. How do I get these obsessive and paranoid thoughts out of my head so I don't make myself sick with panic attacks? Any advice? Anyone else have this issue? And Yes, I plan on seeking professional help.
2006-09-24 04:53:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hi Agua, Sorry that you are having panic attacks. I used to work with a gal years ago and she always spoke of panic attacks. I always thought she was overreacting to stress until a few years ago when I had my first. Being a people person I was amazed one day when I walked into a hospital cafeteria to get some lunch. It felt to me that all of the chatter in the room stopped and everyone turned and look at me. All of a sudden I felt like I was going to pass out and wasn't sure if I could walk out of there without falling because my knees were really weak. I thought to myself how silly can this be even though it was very real. I also ended up grinding my teeth at night and broke 4 of them. I went to a doctor and he put me on Lorazepam twice a day. Every once in a while it happens and I try to talk myself out of it and leave the situation right away to regain my composure, and then return. It doesn't happen very often now since the meds and I rarely grind my teeth due to stress. I find physical exercise like walking helps. I do not like the feeling of being out of control for no apparent reason and again the meds help. I have a strong personaility and am self sufficient so when it happens it really freaks me out. Glad you recognize this problem and are going to seek professional help.
You can get lots of info on the internet, but that is just time consuming and may end up stressing you out more. Neither one of us is nuts, just some sort of a chemical or hormonal imbalance. Chances are you have a type A personaility and can be an overacheiver and perfectionist like me and when this happens it is a mind blower. So get on some anxiety meds and try to take time for yourself and not take things to heart. Good luck to both of us.
2006-09-24 05:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by sunshinysusan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Panic attacks are a crock, eh? Oh man.
I was on drugs for a while, talked with a therapist for a while, but those things only helped while I was doing it. I wanted a long term solution for my anxiety so I turned to acupuncture. I went once a week for a while, then twice a month. At the end, once every 6 weeks or so. I received the acupuncture therapy for about a year and now I'm able to deal with the anxiety without having it escalate and multiply. And if I get to the point where I feel tight in my chest for more than a week, I call and make an appointment and then it's fine again.
2006-09-24 05:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by T_Jania 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I used to not be able to go to the places where they occurred in the past.
Right now, I switched my meds and I feel better, but still can't drive over this once bridge because I start to freak out just before I am about to get to it.
It depends on the medicine and how often I have them. I am not going to a therapist. My family all have the lack of serotonin in
the brain, a chemical imbalance remidied by Zoloft and effexor in the past so I am trying a new one.
Get some drugs..I take Lexapro, Xanax and Lorazepam.
2006-09-24 07:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 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?
2016-05-17 02:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's both physical and mental. See if you can identity stuff in you diet that may make you more prone to have them. Diet colas give me problems. Another thing is allergies. Flem from noise will give me choking sensation, and until this was realized one thing would lead to another in chain reaction.
Learn relaxation techniques, and others ways to break that chain reaction. Just smile, than try and thing of something dumb or funny that happen to you to give you reason for smiling.
Try clicking you heals together or holding one hand inch above the other and raising both over your head keeping that inch.
See if you can find this book in library Don't Panic Taking Control of Anxiety Attack R. Reid Wilson
2006-09-24 05:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mister2-15-2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get help...that is the most important step. Remember that lots of people get them - it is quite common. I used to fill my head with thoughts to trigger these attacks which is ridiculous. I don't get them often but if I feel one coming I try to read something. I can be anywhere maybe in a store and pick up something and slowly carefully read the label. This stops me from getting out of control. Sometimes I just concentrate on breathing slowly and deeply. Focusing on the breath. You need to try and find things to take you focus off the attack. Good luck.
2006-09-24 04:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a chemical imbalance in the brain. It might take a combination of therapy with a good psychiatrist and some medication(s). it will also take time. You won't be completely well in just 1 or 2 weeks. You can and will feel a lot better if you get a good doctor and the right meds. Good luck.
2006-09-24 05:03:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dehydration can lead to panic attacks I've been told by professionals. Toxins might be building up plus your blood thickens and your pulse will rise as well.
2006-09-24 06:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you're planning on seeking professional help, then your question is already answered. If the simple things that people on here will suggest, ('relax,' or 'imagine everything's okay,' or 'meditate,' or 'do yoga') would work so easily, then you wouldn't have the problem to begin with.
2006-09-24 04:56:47 · answer #9 · answered by banzai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blow into a brown paper bag try to stay calm and rational also try to concentrate on your breathing not the thoughts in your head it is very hard i have quite allot it feels like your taking your last breaths and your dying mine are in my chest and i also have asthma so it is hard to differ ate which is which i have tablets to calm me down also anti depressants see your GP who can give you thew best advice they may send you to see a therapist good luck to you
2006-09-24 05:05:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋