Panic/anxiety sufferers, what have you done to help you deal with them?

Question

lately my body just wants to feel that weird sensation, you know the one(not sexual) Just wondering what others do to stop the feelings.

Answer 1

I went to the doctor and take meds for that. ITs not pleasant like you are saying and i can't see why you would want to feel like that. its horrible and scary sometimes anxiety can make you feel like you can't breathe its scary

Answer 2

I have read some litterature about panic attacks. But they allways seem to have a more scientific approach and that is nothing I need in my struggle to survive those horrible panic attacks. This is a "hand on" and very practical book. I felt it was written to me. I am sure that you are going to feel the same.

Joe Barry writes exactly how I think. The examples are perfectly described. And the method is genius. I recommend this book and thanks Joe Barry for writing it. It changes your life

Answer 3

ive had about three panic attacks. my face and hands get numb and scrunched together to the point where i cant move them. i cry, and freak out.

i know that "feeling" your talking about. when i feel it come on, i just lay down even if im in school or driving. ill pull over to the side of the road or go in a different room just to be away. when i have one and people are around i hate it when they try to coax me out of it. i just relax. because if i dont then it will be wayyyy worse.

Answer 4

Beware of conflict between your social calendar and your need for private time now. Don't overbook and don't overlook the virtues of spending time one-on-one rather than in a group.

Answer 5

usually i find a nice quiet place, that i feel comfortable, sit down hug my knees and just watch the stupidity of the human, when i was younger it used to be a sunny place in the local park, it really changed my perspective to watch clumsy people tying to catch a Frisbee, a good laugh always helps me. now that im older i just curl up in front of the tv.there is a lot of stupid there.

Answer 6

Take a deep breath and blow it out slowly, do this a couple times.
Then go for a jog or walk by yourself. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

I learned to use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or 'emotional tapping.' It is easy to learn (you can learn the basics in less than one-half hour). You can use it anytime, anyplace for any physical or emotional issue. It is very effective and it works fast. More importantly, NO MEDICATIONS OR THERAPY.

To learn EFT, go to the Emotional Freedom website (www.emofree.com) and download the FREE EFT manual.

I use EFT everyday (morning and evening) for ANYTHING/EVERYTHING that bothers me.

Answer 8

Drink less caffeine, eat more protein. Maybe have glass of wine. Those are preventive but if you're in an actual episode then regulate your breathing.

Answer 9

Stress balls, taking a walk

Answer 10

*As we approach the stressors in our life with an optimistic attitude, it will help us a great deal to deal effectively with stress and anger. The main way I deal with stress and anger, is I take 15 min. early in the morning, and 15 min. in the evening to practice a simple meditation called the mindfulness of breathing. [I also practice Analytical meditation for 15 min. a day; spoken of later].
Mindfulness of Breathing exercises:
1) Be in a comfortable position, whether sitting
or lying down.
2) Have someone watch your other children for
about 15 min. [Increase in time gradually, after practicing for a month].
Then close your eyes, and concentrate
totally on your breathing.
3) At the end of your first inhalation of oxygen,
count one. Keep doing this until you get to
ten. Remain patient with yourself.
4) Then focus your attention on breathing only
through your nostrils, which filter out all
the things, which are not healthy to breath
into your lungs. Be aware of the various
sensations through your nostrils, while you
continue the counting. When you get to
ten, start again at one.
5) When a distracting thoughts enters your mind
allow them to pass through {your mind], or judging them, or trying to fix them.
And then gently, patiently bring your full
attention back to your breath. Every time,
a distracting thought {any thought which
would take your attention of your breath),
comes to your mind, you need to use this
skillful, disciplinary method of bring it back.
Thoughts do come into our minds, especially
worrisome , or pressing thoughts
which indicate to us that we have an anxious mind.
Just be patient w/yourself, and keep practicing.
**"There is proven evidence of the
Success of The Mindfulness of Breathing
Exercises Proven by Dr. Jon Kabat-ZinnPhD
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. has a book
out called, "Coming to Our Senses' which
teaches this. *There is also a book called, " The
Beginner's Guide to Insight Meditation"
by: Arinna Weisman & Jean Smith which is most
Excellent also.*” The Mindfulness of Breathing
greatly help us to clearly see things as they really are, in order to act and react in a healthy manner toward people, and situations in life.
I practice mindfulness of breathing to reduce stress and anger, and to cultivate Patience. I really enjoy the practice of mindfulness of breathing exercises. In Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's clinic in Mass. he teaches the mindfulness of breathing to his patients to help them reduce pain, stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and worry. Many people establish the practice of mindfulness, as a way of life for themselves. For some, who are very Analytical, and might have a difficult time calming down their mind, "analytical meditation" is probably geared more for them. This method of meditation is excellent for effectively dealing with pain, stress, & anger. Training in Patience: The meditation of observing our stress and anger involves paying close attention to the storyline behind stress and anger. We note the blood rushing to our head, our heart pounding, the emotional pain of hurt feelings, disappointment, & unfulfilled expectations. Simply observing these, “but Not reacting to them by clinging to them or pushing them away, we experience them as they are in the present. In doing so, we watch them arise And Cease in their own accord.” Mindfulness is very effective in letting go of Negative emotions. “Techniques in which we re-frame the situation constitute most of this volume, and they fall in the category of 'Analytical meditation, in which we investigate our thoughts, feeling, and perceptions to discern if they are accurate and beneficial. Changing the way we describe and interpret situations subdue stress, pain, anger because we stop exaggerating and projecting negativities onto people, situations, and objects.' In this way, the external event, its meaning, & our position in it appear to us differently, and our stress and anger evaporates.” Meditation on love and compassion{loving-kindness meditation], (which many do as form of walking meditation) strengthens these positive thoughts and emotions in our minds and hearts, which are beneficial because these thoughts and emotions act not only as antidotes to stress and anger, but also as measures preventing them from arising. So for some, mindfully observing their Thoughts and emotions allow stress and anger to subdue naturally, while for others, a more Analytical approach is necessary. Through investigation{introspection), we see clearly that stress and anger are states of mind that misapprehends their object {either the person or the situation). But remember, subduing stress & anger, to cultivate Patience properly is a slow and steady process. Don’t expect them to always disappear overnight. Reacting stressfully and in anger are deeply ingrained habits, & like all habits, it takes time to unlearn. Practice Meditating daily. (Think about this, who really gives us the best opportunity to demonstrate patience, compassion, and tolerance? Not our friends, because they are nice to us. It is our enemies. Through having an optimistic attitude, we can clearly see that it is our enemies which help us that infinitely beneficial, wholesome quality of Patience. It is those who harm and offend us that actually give us excellent opportunities to cultivate Patience). “Meditation greatly helps us deal effectively with stress, and anger – to cultivate Patience and tolerance, resulting in Peace of Mind.
This “Patience” is the ability to remain internally calm, and undisturbed in the face of harm or difficulties. Through the situations in life which we are faced with, patience and wisdom are cultivated and stress-energy w/in us, and the anger-energy within us are slowly dissolved, resulting in peace of mind.*
Thank You for Your Excellent Question, Remain Optimistic. The world needs more people like you, who have a positive optimistic attitude in Life. Life really is great and people are too.
With Metta {loving-kindness and friendship)!