What are some of the main signs/symptoms of panic attacks? I think I had one the other night: for some reason I felt really scared though I didn't know why, my heart was racing, and I felt really shaky. It lasted about an hour. I had one similar to that about two months ago. My dad had panic attacks when he was younger and now he is manic-depressive. Also, what is the best way to help control this (I don't have medical insurance and sure as hell don't have extra money to spend on therapy)
2006-12-06 18:00:55 · 9 answers · asked by Liadan 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have had a panic attack in my life once or twice, and that is what it feels like - unreasonable fear bordering on terror. I remember once i got lost in a very rural location very very late at night and I so afraid. I just about got out of my car and ran screaming for help I was so afraid - but I was able to keep ahold of myself and stay in the car and be reasonable.
To my mind, the most important things to staying away from panic attacks is never to get too hungry, tired or lonely. I don't think therapy is necessary, but I do think that visualization can help. Sit quietly for 3-5 minutes and really picture yourself happy and at peace - feel happy and at peace, if only for a minute. Do that a couple times a day for a week and you will find that not only do your panic attacks go away, but all manner of wonderful things will happen in your life.
Peace!
PS - something else you can do is feed your nervous system, by supplying extra essential fatty acids to the adrenal glands. Simply rub olive oil on your back, all along directly under your ribs. That will help to soothe the adrenals if they have been taxed by the flight or fight reflex.
2006-12-06 18:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can feel the same, IF the panic affects your breathing. Asthma is very physical, you feel like you are not getting enough air, when actually, your lungs aren't letting all the air out when you exhale...trust me this can cause panic. The question is which comes first: The physical symptom, or the emotional one? A panic attack is of psychological origin, the physical symptoms follow. Asthma is physical, and psych reactions may follow. Also, panic attack can manifest in a lot of different physical ways in addition to breathing. Best to have breathing test done at your doctor's, and talk to a counselor about the possible panic attacks.
2016-03-13 04:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am beginning to wonder if animal hormones are not causing some of this panic. I had one set during a psychosis recovery time period and you don't mention any thing as drastic as that. Your brain must at the time start saying there is no truth to the attack thoughts or endangerment. You must think it through as best you can. Avoid anything that will trigger it twice or more.
2006-12-06 18:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the symptoms of panic attack appear suddenly, without any apparent cause. They may include racing or pounding heartbeat, chest pains, dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, difficulty breathing, tingling or numbness in the hands, flushes or chills, dreamlike sensation or perceptual distortions and terror(a sense that something unimaginably horrible is about to occur and one is powerless to prevent it. panic attacks can occur at any time, even during sleep. An attack generally peaks within 10 minutes, but some symptoms may last much longer.
2006-12-06 18:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by meekaila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That, my dear is a panic attack.
Your heart pounds, you feel the need to run away - fight - hide - WHATEVER to get away from that 'thing' (this is unknown, mind you) that is sprouting this panic-attack but for some reason you cannot and this is an example of the "Fight or Flight".
2006-12-06 18:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you already have your answer. Yes, I think this probably is a panic attack/ anxiety attack. (I believe that they are the, same thing?)
Therapy, ???? maybe you can find a place to take fees based on your income, If that's what you choose to do.
otherwise, keep your chin up, and don't let anything take your self-control away from the rightful owner. (That's you)
2006-12-06 18:27:47 · answer #6 · answered by Mikez Bad Girl soCal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Panic attacks are self-propagating and this is important to remember.
i used to have them and they controlled my life until one day I realized that I was making them worse by worrying about them etc...
I also realized that when I recognized one coming on I was making it worse than it had to be by freaking out.
Bottom line is that you do NOT need to take medication to deal with them in most cases... you just have to realize that YOU are really in control. You may not have control over anything else but you DO have control over yourself and YOU CAN stop them. It may take a while to get the hang of it but just as you can talk yourself INTO having a panic attack you can talk yourself OUT of having one.
Good luck, YOU CAN DO IT! :)
2006-12-06 18:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by D B 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are eligible for medicaid, get that going.
Find the mental or behavioral health center nearest you.
Make an appointment for a therapy eval, and an appointment for a medical eval.
Keep the appointments and work with them.
Good luck.
2006-12-06 18:05:12 · answer #8 · answered by я℮ḋ αтℏ℮їṧṫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't make you pancy, you will have to overcome this by yourself, but you may consult with some experts in this line also, be calm and always be happy -don't get nervous.
2006-12-06 18:11:28 · answer #9 · answered by Rim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This might be helpful
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-12-07 06:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋