I have been under some stress and depression. I am not on any anti-depressants because my body cant seem to handle them. I am 5'3" and weigh 105 lbs. ANyhow I have been dealing with this for about 7 months. There are times that I feel my heart racing and I dont know how to contol it. I try to take deep breaths to help myself. But, it happens as soon as I wake up in the morning. Its like my body doesn't even gove me time to think. My heart starts to race and then I start thinking about all of the things that I am stressed about. Is this anxiety, panic attacks?? What should I do??
2007-02-14 13:27:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
If it helps, my Dr. once told me when I had a bad or busy day to take benidrill. 1 if during the day and 2 before bed. There's an ingrediant in it that calms your nerves that's why it makes most people sleepy. After a while I quit getting them as often. It's just a temporarry for over the counter help. Also try the Celenstial Seasonings sleepy times bear tea, it also helps to keep you at a calm.
2007-02-14 14:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by Bethany 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are describing a classic panic or anxiety attack. They have pills for that, but unless you're having the attacks multiple times a day, probably no need for that.
If you tend to hyperventilate, get a paper bag and breath into it until your breathing slows down.
I had a friend that eventually went on medication for them. He attempted to handle them with a beer, but that tended to make them worse.
I will have them maybe once every 3 months. Frequently mine develop while i'm sleeping, but not always. Heart racing, panting like I'm running a marathon, my skin blushes and a slight cold sweat. If I started while sleeping, I will leap out of bed, crouched, and looking around like there is someone or something about to attack.
I usually lie down, deep breaths, and work my body through a relaxation technique i picked up somewhere. The technique is to clear your mind and relax all your muscles. It takes tremendous control to relax muscles. You have to think about each muscle, tense it so you know it's there, then relax it and move to the next muscle.
This can be difficult, but learning to do it take full concentration. Your brain becomes busy, too busy to panic.
2007-02-14 22:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would guess panic attacks. i think anxiety would be more of a constant thing (waking up in the night, doing badly at work/school). im not a phsycoligist or anything, but you should probably talk to one. your general doctor can recommend one. they can diagnose you for sure and give you tips on how to relax through panic attacks, or whatever it is that has been bothering you.
2007-02-14 21:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Hannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could possibly be anxiety or panic attacks, but I couldn't tell you for sure. The best advice I can possibly give to you is to talk to a doctor- chances are they can help you out a lot if you describe your situation to them. Best wishes,
K
2007-02-14 21:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by Kiara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say those are panic attacks. You can control them through breathing exercises. If I were you, I'd go to see a counselor for a little bit, until you get yourself under control.
2007-02-14 21:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to relax and drink a beer with someone and just talk about your problems just dont overdrink
2007-02-14 21:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by juanq a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋