Anxiety and Panic Attacks?

Question

Does anyone have anxiety or panic attacks? sHow were you treated and did it work?

For the past 3 weeks I've noticed that when I'm in class, I start to feel naucous, lightheaded, dizzy, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, chest pains, and I feel like I'm gonna pass out and my mouth is really dry.

But sometimes I can be at my house and I'll feel this way for a little while. At night I feel fine (most of the time) when I know everyone is sleeping and safe.

Can an event trigger this? This started to happen after my boyfreind got really sick. I was always worried, then I got a sinus infection. As soon as I got better, this started.

By the way, this exact experience happened to me at the end of my Senior year in high school. I took two years off and I'm now in college and it's happening again.

Can someone help me out? What kind of doctor do I see? How did you cope with your anxiety? And do you think this is a panic attack that I'm experiencing?

Lasts for 10-40 minutes.

Answer 1

Hi,
I have suffered from agoraphobia for 30 years now. It started about the same age as you. I read alot of books (behind the green door) You must stay on top of this do not let these feeling win. This is the number 1 rule if you give in tom the feeling and flee the brain starts to develop a habit and so gets worse! You must tell yourself the feelings will pass and if I faint there is always someone here to help me.
Now what has kept me going is seeing a hypnotherapist it last about 10 years and gives your subconscious mind some much needed confidence, it's not scary and you can recall most of the sessions. It's amazing after just two sessions I am able to go outside, shop and feel free of the feelings. I have also seen a T.V show where this has cured alot of people with the same condition as us. Good Luck Honey and stay strong you know you'll get through this! Moon

Answer 2

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 3

Sounds very similar to what I experienced about 2 years ago. My doctor put me on klonopin for 6 months, and yes, it was a pain to wean off of, but since then, I've only had one minor anxiety attack in 2 years. No clue what triggered mine, and my attacks seemed rather random to me - I can see how stress would cause it, though.

Also, do some research into breathing exercises - one of the biggest problems when you panic is that you don't get enough oxygen. It sounds simple, but it's true.

Your general doctor should be able to help you either find a treatment or find a psychiatrist. The general doc would also be able to rule out any other physical problems.

AFTER you talk to a doctor, kava is a very good supplement to ask about - it reduces anxiety symptoms quickly & with no addiction worries.

Answer 4

Hello, you are suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. Stress triggers it. They can happen at any time and wherever. You should see a Psychiatrist. I also suffered from panic attacks, with medication and therapy I got rid of them. There is hope, you don´t have to live this way forever. There are other people like us in the world. You are not alone.

Answer 5

I wish I could give you a more personal answer, but you should really see a psychologist about this so they can get all your history. In some cases the psychologist will just teach you some anxiety reducing techniques. In more serious cases you may need to use medication and in that case the psychologist will refer you to a psychiatrist or doctor that can prescribe you something.

Having these anxiety attacks shortly after your boyfriend becoming sick makes sense. It may have been a traumatic experience for you or a highly stressful experience for you and now you have trouble coping with stress. Also, if school is a trigger, you may want to try community college or taking a part time schedule so you can go at your own pace.

Answer 6

I did too when ever i went to work I would get a panic attack. My boyfriend and I had just broke up and he still worked there and I would just get sooooo nervous going to work. I got put on Xanax and then Klonopin but I don't recommend those if youu have any history of drug or alcohol use because they are highly addictive. There is other medicine out ther but maybe just therapy would work to. Sounds like school for some reason makes you nervous. Maybe talk to a therapist. Good luck and don't worry it is easily dealt with once you recognize the problem.

Answer 7

this may or may not be a panic attack. you should seek the opinion of your family physician to make sure that you do not have a pulmonary or respiratory problem. if it is a panic attack you should choose a course of therapy that perhaps involves talking to a counsellor before you submit yourself to drug therapy at ayoung age . best of luck.

Answer 8

They sure sound like panic attacks to me. I have similar attacks and I went to my family Doctor. He prescribed Ativan and that helps quite a bit.

Answer 9

first you should see your GP to make sure that nothing really medical is causing these attacks. After that, you should consider therapy or a psychologist to talk it over, find out why you are having these attacks, and teach you how to deal and cope to prevent them from happening in the future.

Answer 10

Panic/Anxiety attacks are very common. I know this doesn't help, but I also have panic/anxiety attacks and have since I was 13. What you described sounds exactly like a panic attack. However first you, should see your primary care physician, if you don't have one then see a general practioner. For thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances, just to mention a couple, there is literally dozens of medical issues that can make one feel this way. I doubt if you have any underlying disease or abnormalites, however this does need to be ruled out first. Then you go from there, as for me I tried for years to use relaxation methods, music, excercise, therapy groups, saw a psychiatrist for over one year. Finally, I said, crap live is to short and I expand so much energy dealing with this panic/anxiety thing. So I went to my family physican of 20 years. Who had tried repeately to get me to take an anti-depressant and antianxiety medication, I totally refused. THEN ONE DAY I SAID ENOUGH< WENT TO THE DOCTOR< TOOK THOSE ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND ANTIANXIETY MEDICATIONS. No it didn't cure me, but it sure did help, I was able to spend energy most more contructively, instead of constantly worrying about the next attack. Everyone is different, for those that can do it without medication, it's Great, but I couldn't and I'm not ashamed to attitmited it, had I had to do over, I would have sought medical treatment in the first place rather than psychiatrict. For I can tell you, the psychiatrict route, did little for me. Thanks for the opportunity to address your question. Hang Tough, you will figure out what's best for you.