I have been to the hospital today because i couldnt breath and had to take huge breaths in to feel like i had enough oxygen and i have pains in my lungs. When i got to the hospital i was told it was a panic attack brought on by stress and i had too much oxygen and was hyperventilating. This started happening yesterday and was much worse when i got up. Now the pain is still there but i am breathing fine. I cant believe that i did this to my self. I have always thought that i had took on too much but thought i was coping. I have 3 children, 4 dogs,Lots of other pets too, i have an ebay shop, a website shop, i do avon, all the housework and have just got all of my stuff in to start making my own sexy lingerie to sell. Do you think that is too much to take on in one go and can what do you think about what happened.
Ps i am a very happy person too that is another reason i was so supprised though my mum does suffer from these
2007-06-22 03:07:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You DIDN'T 'do this to yourself'. (Your personality and awareness are separate from your body's 'autonomous' functions; they are operating and regulating your body in all sorts of ways that you have no knowledge of, or direct control over.)
Panic attacks CAN be controlled, but that doesn't mean you are to blame for them. Now that you know about the problem, you can do some things that will help to keep it at bay.
That needn't involve giving up things you're trying to achieve. However, it might mean trusting the feeling that you "took on too much". Your body is telling you there's a problem, and your list of chores demonstrates the need for a lot of physical and emotional maintenance. The more you are trying to do, the more time you need to devote to keeping yourself capable. This includes relaxation, nutrition, and physical exercise, and sleep. You can achieve more by diverting time from any of these, but your health will eventually suffer if you do.
Breathing is not usually something that needs practice, but if you aren't giving yourself 'breathing space', then it can suffer from neglect.
(Breathing patterns can have a very strong influence on Panic Attacks, and are often inherited (socially, not genetically). Stress and anxiety affect your breathing habits, reducing the availability of oxygen. If you learn to sing, or perform the 'complete breathing' taught in traditional Yoga, this will help to prevent and control attacks. Even being aware of the changes in your breathing pattern, can help.)
Try not to feel bad about 'pampering' yourself more than you do. It's not always about vanity; a bit of relaxed recreation will keep you creative and energised, and allow you to do more.
2007-06-22 03:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by Fitology 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have someone that can take care of the 4 dogs? So you can still see them but not have to worry about them too? you need to downsize you pet load that is too much along with Avon, website, housework. You may think you are happy but you might not be. Your body is warning you to SLOW DOWN. Next time you may wind up in the hospital for a while then who is going to do everything that you do? How old are the kids? If they are at least 8 years old give them a routine to help you. You can say that if they want to have the pets then they have to take care of them. If they are not old enough to do that then you need to give some up for adoption if nobody can take some off your hands. Do you make good money on everything that you do? If not is it worth still doing? Sort everything out and take a good look at it, is it worth the time and energy? Good luck!
2007-06-22 03:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick up the phone and call your doctor to make an appointment now. It could be as innocuous as indigestion, followed by a panic attack as you get more and more worried about the symptoms. However, it could also be a sign of a serious heart condition, and the longer you delay, the more damage can/will occur. You might be asked to wear a machine that will monitor your heart over the course of a day and the doctors will take it from there. As a word of personal advice, it's better to go to the doctor and know if there's something to worry about. Think of the time that you must have spent worrying over the past 8 years...wouldn't it have been better to know whether there was something worth worrying about? Your doctor would rather see a false alarm than have you ignore something serious.
2016-04-01 11:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Panic Attacks are not something you can control. You have inherited them from your mother. But if you are always busy with kids, pets, etc., you don't give enough time for your mind to rest. Subconsciously you are suffocating your mind. You need to leave some "alone" time for yourself where you can just lay in a bubble bath or read a book or something that you enjoy doing just for yourself and i think the panic attacks will be infrequent. If you take too much on like that the panic attacks might lead to heart attacks and that is definitely the last thing you need.
2007-06-22 03:14:32 · answer #4 · answered by Irina MD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it does sound to me like you are taking on way more than you should. but you are an adult and capable of making your decisions and paying for them too.
You can do much to alleviate the respiratory symptoms by breathing into a paper bag during the attack, the elevated co2 levels in your blood will cause your breathing to slow and will prevent the hyperoxia that causes you discomfort.
You can also take classes that will teach you other skills for coping with panic and anxiety disorders. But you may want to seriously consider removing some of the things from your activity list so you can concentrate more to those you keep and enjoy best.
2007-06-22 03:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, let's just say that if I was doing all the things you do then I'd be dead by now. I don't know where you get all this energy from, but you could give me a little - many thanks.
Just take it easier, get some help, even if it will cost you a little bit. Remember that you may not have this energy available for a long time if you carry on like this.
2007-06-22 03:16:43 · answer #6 · answered by Luvfactory 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the same thing happened to me and i'm still under the age of 18! i think it is a lot to handle, but it depends on the person. some people can take a lot of things under their wings and still be fine. i'd take a little break. get enough sleep, take a bath once a week, make sure to get a little extra alone time. it may take a little while for you to fully recover. my pain was around for a few more days. figure out a couple things you can drop. as for the housework and you doing all of it, get your kids and husband to help out.
2007-06-22 03:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by =D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah..... Good point SweetlyEvil it is a beautiful day outside... lol yeah Take a break. Its a great summer! Nice and sunny and warm. Just go to the poool, swim, go for a massage, take a day for your self!!! My mom has 2 children( me and my brother) And she already goes crazy lol and we have 7 dogs lol so I guess it evens it out kinda... Lol anyway yeah like we both said just take a break, relax and have a day to yourself everyonce and a while.
-Katey (11 years old)
2007-06-22 03:15:38 · answer #8 · answered by Katey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stress can come from even a happy place. Perhaps you have just too much on your plate at the moment. Take time out and relax yourself. go swimming, it's a nice day!
2007-06-22 03:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by Mum-Ra 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes slow down... as a long term sufferer trust me you need to slow down else it all spirals and before you know it you have depression and thinking of ways to end it all...
Get some help and chill..x
2007-06-22 03:14:53 · answer #10 · answered by JustJem 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋