i am having this panic attacks everyday, is somebody outthere feeling that way? please help!!?

Answer 1

First of all you need to know if they are really panic attacks (can´t breath, highly increased heartbeating, cold sweat, dizzyness, you can even faint). If this is the case, you should see a doctor at once for the right treatment. If what you feel is more like you are afraid of almost everything, can´t find the courage or the will to do things (not necessarily everything, most or some things) or even get out of the house... well, yes, that is more common than most people would admit. It may be just a phase, motivated by a painful or traumatic experience. If this is the case, be gentle to your self, take it a step at a time, try to start doing those things that cause you to panic little by little... as soon as you achieve a first goal you´ll feel great and the rest will be easier.
Best wishes.
Remember: be kind to your self

Answer 2

I used to have lots of panic attacks, until I realized I could control them. It doesn't work for everyone, but when you feel a panic attack coming on
1. recognize that its your body overreacting to a situation, thought, or something unknown. A panic attack is nothing more than your body releasing too many "fight or flight" hormones.

2. Breathe! Take deep breaths. If you are hyperventilating, try to slow and steady your breaths.

3. Reassure yourself! Self talk is key. Tell yourself you're fine, "Its okay, nothings happening to you, you're fine, just breathe, its okay, you're okay." Just keep reassuring yourself and keep breathing until it passes. Part of a panic attack is your response to what's happening in your body. If you recognize what's going on and consistantly reassure yourself, you may be able to stop a panic attack before it takes over.

If You can't learn to stop them then I would suggest medication, because no one should have to live in fear of another panic attack.

I don't know how old you are, but if you're legal, alcohol by its very nature, counteracts a panic attack, because its a depressant. But I'd be careful about using alcohol to stop all panic attacks because this could inevitably cause dependence. I would only use alcohol as a last resort, and not as a long term solution.

Answer 3

Social phobia can cause panic attacks when placed in a frightening social situation.

http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried meds, individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.

Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.

Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.

The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxiety.us/findinghelp.... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.

Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!

Answer 4

You are too serious. You need to lighten up and think like a child and the panic attacks will disappear. You can lighten up by collecting jokes: Lawyer jokes off the web Readers Digest jokes. Collect funny greeting cards, especially Oatmeal Studios (very funny). Spend time with dogs and watch movies like Shrek and Over the Hedge many times until you have them memorized, then review scenes in your mind. Kids love all these things and that is why they have large peace reserves; you can build these reserves and peace too. Also kids books by Bob Grahm and Shel Silverstein

Answer 5

Often panic attacks are induced by the "fear of having one in itself". How many times have you been going about your day, and feel the anxiety rise in a situation, and then fearfully think about what a panic attack is like...
this inturn induces the panic attack upon yourslef beacuse you already have some anxiety elevated, and then you cross over a threshold of having one when you think back to the anxiety of what they feel like.
The only way to counteract this is to consciously breathe in throuigh your nose, and fill your belly with air. When you breathe in, push the air to your tummy and expand the belly, do not expand the chest at all. When you exhale, push the air out through the mouth and use your stomach muscles to push the air out through the bottom, almost as if you are pushing it strait down through the butt. breathe this way every day and learn how to master the skill. also when you are in an elevated anxiety situation, do anything to keep your midn off the thought of the anxiety or a panic attack. if you are in public or at a grocery store, force yourself to look elsewhere, engage in conversatiohn, call someone on teh phone, and do not think about your anxiety at all... this will help you get through those times. then whenever you feel anxiety attacks coming on, keep remembering all fo the times beforehand that you could get yourself through by simply breathing and diverting your attention. it will make you think about the anxiety less and less

Answer 6

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 7

you sound like you are having an anxiety attack, perhaps due to stress, or something else?
if you have had these before, then you could be suffering from whats known as being bi-polar.but that isan extreme condition, where people go from super highs, to superlows record quick and have extreme panic attacks, often when its over the person has no recollection of the event, all they remember is feeling trapped and being very paranoid and conscious of everyone and there surroundings.
are you having trouble sleeping?

Answer 8

Yes, I know the feeling. It happens to me when I'm in crowded places. I went to a doctor and he gave me medication for this and now I can live a normal life again.

Answer 9

Recently I have given the following advice:

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I would certainly suggest a doctor (a naturopath if possible).

If you are serious about eliminating your anxiety in a safe and natural way then the following article is for you:

http://www.yourhealthandbalance.com/art-mgr/article_Anxiety-Self-Help.html

No worries, go ahead, nothing is for sale;)


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Hope this helps,

Answer 10

i have exactly the same problem...u can always email me:
[e-mail] ...i dont know the answer for ur question but its always nice to talk to someone that knows how u feel doesnt it??:-)