My girlfriend has had panic attacks for about 4 years. Does anyone know was to help with these attacks? She also experiences shaking and pain while these are occuring. If so please tell me!
2007-01-20 05:06:48 · 12 answers · asked by dan56458 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Panic attacks are brought on by some encurring fear, weather it be crouds or such, one great way to help her over come it, weather you belive it or not Hypnosis, can work with the subconsious to help overcome her underlying fear.
2007-01-20 05:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by {☻§¤♥¿ð΅ΨΩΘΦЖ۞♫∞☺} 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who have panic attacks have different ways of handling them. I've been having them for a few months now, due to a traumatic situation that happened in my life (which I'd like to keep disclosed, thank you). Some people are medicated for anxiety disorders, and some aren't. I'm glad that my methods, my counselor taught me them and I don't need medication. Usually when I feel them about to start, I make sure I take deep, slow breaths to calm my heartbeat. I make sure I am sitting down. I make sure I talk with a friend or a relative or my boyfriend. I also try to think of things that make me the happiest or calmest, even if it's something you're looking forward to, like a date, or when you're going home, etc. I keep a bottle of cold water with me and a cloth to wet and put on my forehead. But it is important to be there for her when she goes through them. They are difficult, physically and emotionally, but as long as you are there for her, and she tries these methods, they could work. But if they do not, I would suggest she see a doctor or therapist. They should be able to recommend her for medication or other methods. Good Luck.
2007-01-20 13:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Panic attacks usually occur intermitently not constantly so there must be a greater problem at hand and she should be taking a tranquilizer, best to go to the Dr. on this there are no ready made solutions.
2007-01-20 13:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by Conrey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had panic attacks for yrs.My sister and my Dad also have them.I tried many different meds before I found the right ones.I take 30mg of Paxil and alsoclonazepam.I no longer have attacks.I know how horrible and scary they are.I suggest she see her doctor and tell him all her symptoms.Good luck to her.
2007-01-24 10:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all about recognising what is happening to her. When she feels an attack coming on she should take herself out of the situation and practice relaxing and controlling her breathing. When she starts to hyperventilate she will beogn to feel unwell.
Look on the net for relaxation excercises and practice these.
Good luck
Ian
2007-01-20 13:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had them for a while when she was about 25. She went to the doctor and prescribed Paxil and Xanax.
2007-01-20 13:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see your doctor and ask to get some effexor that works i get panic attacks as well as depection also well.
2007-01-20 13:11:05 · answer #7 · answered by i,m here if you need to talk. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to visit her doctor who can prescribed a anti anxiety medicine that will help her.
2007-01-20 13:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by matty441 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats something pretty serious and she should see a Dr. as soon as possible.
2007-01-20 13:14:39 · answer #9 · answered by Mr.Robot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valium.
2007-01-20 13:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by jlchipmunk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋