You know how certain things you see, smell or hear can trigger a panic attack? I have so many of these triggers now that I don't know how to avoid the panic attacks. How do you make objects, sounds and smells neutral and so that they are no longer triggers? It feels like almost everything makes me feel panicky and I don't have a safe place to be.
2007-02-14 04:20:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is probably your best bet for literally making your "trigger" objects, sounds, and smells more neutral. This sort of therapy helps you to identify/recognize the thoughts you are having and how they contribute to your feelings of panic. The next step is to begin to practice relaxation or self-soothing techniques while thinking about or literally physically encountering some of your triggers. This way, over time, you learn to associate your triggers with feeling relaxed instead of feeling afraid or panicked. This whole process is done slowly and sensitively, depending upon how much you can handle at any given time.
Try calling the phone number on the back of your health insurance card and ask for a referral to a cognitive-behavioral psychologist or therapist, if you are interested.
Other types of individual psychotherapy can also help you with panic attacks and depression, but again... if you are literally interested in making your triggers neutral, I think CBT is your best bet. Other types of therapy will help you to identify and modify your unconscious reasons for having such a strong reaction to particular triggers.
Good luck.
2007-02-14 04:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by UofMWolverines03 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Definitely yes. Your panic attacks will become less and less if you learn to control your anger. I know people can really make us angry. There are so many morons out there. But are they worth getting a panic attack over? Never. Why get angry over something or someone who you cannot change? People are who they are. Best to avoid them if they cause you panic attacks. Keep thinking positive thoughts. Anger can also cause high blood pressure which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. So it's always best to take better care of yourself. Instead of exploding in anger, talk out all your feelings with a trusted friend or a therapist. And be good to yourself. Think about the things that make you most happy. Taking some Yoga classes can work wonders. Try it.
2016-03-29 06:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by Marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 08:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You fear the unknown. If you think about it we have no control of our situation/environment. Intellectually then we just have to accept our situation and flow with it or even enjoy it. This is very powerful.
Unfortunately it easier said then done. Panic attacks, shyness, and fear are inherent in our genes or instincts. Some of us are more susceptible then others. We are born with it.
Anti depression/anxiety drugs can help very much. Exercise or yoga can help. You should really seek some help from a doctor or psychologist/psychiatrist. Spirituality and meditation also help, To live without fear is a wonderful thing. I can attest to this.
Good luck. It can bo overcome.
2007-02-14 04:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by jimmiv 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe a little xanax wouldn't hurt if it's really bad,
but definitely the therapy helps. I still deal with it on a daily basis, and is not near as bad as when I started REAL therapy.
I had a panic and anxiety workbook my last therapist lent me, can't remember for sure, but think that is also the name of it.
It helped quite a bit.
long, slow deep breaths in AND out helps.
hope these suggestions help. but xanax shouldn't be top of the list.
good luck.
2007-02-14 04:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by Auntie M. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a friend you trust and ask him her to be at your side… No this is important surround your self with the things like smells and so on then just sit and absorb it till you are use to it… once you done this repeat it alone but keep your friend close! Do this once a week until you are able to face it alone and then you will be fine
2007-02-14 04:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with UofmWolve... CBT is the best solution. I used to suffer from PA several years ago, and after the CBT I was 100% recovered.
Good Luck!
2007-02-14 04:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by Aurora 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sound like a good therapist is in order and some meds. until you can get control of things on your own.
2007-02-18 01:48:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋