Panic Attacks - Help?

Question

I've been having what I think are panic attacks. Suddenly feel dizzy and I feel like I have to get out places. When I had my first attack it really scared me. The doctor told me that it was likely to be panic but I've been worries that its osmehting more sinster like a brain tumour or something. I know that must sound crazy. Can someone please put my mind at rest.

Answer 1

It sounds like you are suffering from panic attacks which can be quite debilitating but you can learn to work through them Once you realise that it is panic you have got and not something more sinister you can get on the road to recovery. They are very frightening feelings to experience but with deep breathing you can beat them. Good luck to you.

Answer 2

Well, panic attacks give you an adrenaline rush that makes you
think the world is coming to an end.

There are drugs for it, but it would be good to know if there is
either a psychological or (more likely) physiological trigger.

Many people, particularly young women, experience panic
attacks when something interferes with respiration (breathing).

For instance, if you are a mouth breather and you eat, you
may give yourself a panic attack because you can't eat and
breath at the same time.

Different doctors have different levels of experience with this,
but don't just jump on the drugs - try to find out what the trigger
is before you cover it up.

However, don't make yourself miserable experimenting either.
If you can't find out the source, then ... you can't find out the
source. If medication is the only thing that tames the dragon,
then take the medication.

Answer 3

It isn't crazy at all. In fact, panic disorder is fairly common. Good news is, it's treatable. Your physician should've referred you to someone who has the time and skills to help you understand this disorder. The doc should also have prescribed a medication that you can take when the worst of the anxiety (panic) attacks happen. My doc prescribed xanax, and it works very well. The doc and the pharmacist who fills your prescription are the two people who should tell you how to use the medicine.
Don't be worried about brain tumors; those don't cause anxiety (panic) attacks. It is natural to wonder if that's what's going on. See your doctor again and if he/she does not refer you and give you the proper medication, ask to see another physician. Xanax is not the only medication available; your doc may feel a different one would be better for you. It's no disgrace and it is not a black mark against you to be victim of this disorder. Good luck! Oh, and yes, docs sometimes have panic disorder too!

Answer 4

Yes i think you are suffering panic attacks, it is a classic symptom for somebody with panic disorder to believe their panic attacks are something more serious (brain tumor, heart attack) I suffered from these chronically 3 years ago, if you want to use medication to help reduce the severity of these attacks & even in some cases eliminate them, i found a beta blocker drug called inderal to be highly effective as it has a blocking effect on the adrenaline which is the root cause of the many unpleasent sensations associated with a panic attack> If you don't want to go on medication, there is a naturalmethod, known the linden method, which is known to be 96% effective at elliminating anxiety. Have a look on the web

Answer 5

I suffer with panic attacks at the moment and find very hard to go anywhere crowded or noisy. I have the same feeling where I go very light headed and have to get out. I usually go very tight in the chest and my breathing goes a little rapid. I am usually okay once I get away and back to my car which is my safe place.

There are a lot of people who have the same problem.

Try not to worry. Take your time and try to figure out what is triggering them for you. Once you know what it is you may be able to work towards resolving the issue and then get back to be in crowds without feeling any panic.

Best wishes Hope this helps :-))

Answer 6

Panic attacks typically stem from something in your life that causes you to be stressed. If you're worried about something constantly or if you fear something, this can cause severe anxiety thus, a panic attack.

I suffered from panic attacks a few years ago and had to be on medication. The medication has helped tremendously so that I can be able to control my emotions.

I am not a doctor so please get advice from your physician, that is always best.

Best wishes

Answer 7

Im sure that you are only having panic attacks, tumours have very specific traits and symptoms, which inturn would notify your gp there was something more sinister, if he was at all concerned he would already have had you laid down and having a scan....
I suffer with tremendious panic attacks, and the symptoms you are describing are a carbon copy of my own.
there are many things that you can do to ease the attack, but to actually stop having them all together is somewhat more awkward, firstly you have to find out what sets them off. Next time you have one try breathing in through the nose and out of the mouth.... SLOWLY... I know people say to breath,but so few of us actually breath correctly. also try meditation or yoga.... both of these have worked wonders on me....

Answer 8

Sounds like typical panic attacks to me...I have them sometimes, but it would be wise to see your gp just to put your mind at rest.
He could give you advice on your panic too.

Answer 9

I've had them for years and its really scary when you can't control whats going on. I have gone to a lot of doctors in the past that misdianosed my condition and made me worst in the process. Now I have one that understands and treats me with medicine and I feel like a whole person again. Don't let it worry you. Find a doctor and let him treat you for it. Life is better then it used to be for me.

Answer 10

Stop worrying.

Have a paper bag at the side of you when you start to panic breath into it this will regulate your breathing.

Listen to your doctor he knows best

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