and how long does it last and how do i know if its cause from that ?
2007-06-26 18:04:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
so im not dying
2007-06-26 18:14:58 · update #1
anyone know how i can stop panic because right now im thinking im going to die
2007-06-26 18:21:59 · update #2
You poor thing! Go see a doctor just in case, but...
...if it is a panic attack, you need to learn how to breathe properly. This will control your panic. At the moment, when you feel anxious, you begin to breathe more rapidly (or yawn or sigh). This extra intake of oxygen makes you feel even more anxious – and you start breathing even more rapidly. This cycle continues until you hyperventilate and have a panic attack.
The good news is you can stop this cycle! As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, sit or lie down. Then breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). Soon, this will restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better. Books and psychologists can explain it a lot better than me!
Also I would really advise a course of Cognitive Behavioural therapy. CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks. It takes a bit of work, but I found it super effective.
You can speak to your doctor about doing a course, or you can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/elearning/ A ‘prettier’ version of this type of programme can be bought at www.thewellnessshop.co.uk. If you don’t like computers, the best book is Dr Robert Burns, The Feeling Good Handbook (it’ll also tell you breathing techniques). It is brilliant and used by many psychologists.
All I can say is CBT changed my life. I had to put in a lot of work, but my panic attacks have been virtually eliminated. I also did relaxation exercise tapes 2 or 3 times every day for a year.
Remember that you always have the power to stop your panic attack!
Good luck!
2007-06-27 11:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can... I have anxiety attacks all the time... The symptoms are a lot like a heart attack and include shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, chest pains, and muscle weakness. And for the person who said "thats ur problem" its a very serious and debiliatating problem so shut up!
2007-06-27 01:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by AnInquisitiveMind 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I had it for the first time several years ago. You have to calm down a lot for it to go away. You must know that this is the cause to suspect anxiety.
I went to a doctor but the best advice was from the little hispanic nurse. She say me and said, "You just have to relax." The doctor prescribed medicine but I started listening to soothing music, taking Excedrin PM to sleep and really focusing on good things to calm myself down.
It is not always easy to relax. Let your problems go because your health is more important. Best wishes.
2007-06-27 01:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely, but the shortness of breath may have another cause which then causes the panic due to difficulty breathing. if it happens again, go to the ER.
2007-06-27 01:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by KitKat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention to what "Chelsea" said. Anxiety can cause alot of problems you might not be aware of.
2007-06-27 01:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by chilicooker_mkb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely
2007-06-27 01:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by francesca C. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's ur problem
2007-06-27 01:06:20 · answer #7 · answered by yashasvi 1 · 0⤊ 7⤋