does anyone here suffer with anxiety or panic attacks?what measures do you take to cure it?

Question

my symptoms are:tightness in chest(as though something very heavy is resting on it),difficulty in breathing(at times i even hold my breath for so long that i dont realise i'm doing that),feeling desperate for no particular reason and chronic worrying.i know it isnt much but its interfering with my day-to-day activities.it is also suppressing my need to have fun and enjoying myself.please does anyone know whats going on and what i can do to remove this from my system?

Answer 1

Yes , I had that for a few months until my doctor gave me Paxil, i know, i know lots of people here dont like prescription drugs , but it really helped me control my anxiety attacks (which are far worse than panic attacks) and now i have been off them for almost a year and never had to use them again
The best thing is to go to your doctor, and exercise more and eat healthier things too. And if it gets worse, like alucinations, GO TO THE DOCTOR!

Answer 2

You can either take drugs, or change your life, beginning with your diet.
What you eat affects your mental functioning. By choosing certain foods, you may be better able to balance your emotional and mental health. The food we eat affects the neurotransmitters, thus changing our moods. In order to adjust the foods you eat to control your moods, you need to understand a few basic principles. Certain foods act like a physiological “switch” due to the nutrients in the food. It is the combination of the protein, carbohydrate and fat (macronutrients) content, and the vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) that affect your mood.

Answer 3

1. Stop thinking
2. Focus on your breathing
3. Stop worrying
4. Address your aversion or avoidance of fun
5. Stop suppressing

Many of us grew up in strict homes where fun wasn't permitted. That was when we were children. As adults, we can enjoy ourselves.

Answer 4

Yes, I use Lucinda Basset's concepts. They help me.