When you have post traumatic stress disorder what have you used for panic attacks? ? is 4 PTSD people ONLY?

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If you have not experience PTSD or have knowledge (education such as masters or PHd) then I don't really want your opinion but I want real life experiences with this or PROFESSIONAL opinions...

I see a lot of horrible opinions given on here by people who have a (bad) opinion that they should keep to themself.. so if you are someone who knows nothing about this then PLEASE click NEXT.. not trying to be a B&&%$^ but just don't waste my time. I have enough problems .. such as PTSD lol

Answer 1

PTSD - has so many possible symptoms. When a Counselor or Dr address it, they will address the symptoms that they see you having. If panic attacks are a part of your symptoms, then they would teach you and have you practice "grounding techniques" activities or thought process to connect you with what is today and now -- so that you can separate it from the trauma that was before. You would also learn safety techniques -- ways to know for sure that you are safe today, and that you will be safe.

For my treatment I was also severely depressed. We looked at and talked about that initial trauma that had caused my PTSD and depression. Talking about the secrets I had held within myself cut their strength considerably. I felt my load become lighter, and I was less tense.

My depression was treated with medication, so that I could regain some of my missing functions, and had a greater capacity to reason and understand. This, inturn helped me to be able to deal with my PTSD problems too.

We looked at what would trigger my PTSD and panic problems -- I learned to avoid those specific situations initially, and later found that I responded with panic less and less. My triggers will never go away entirely, but they are so much smaller now that I can manage their presence much easier than when I was first diagnosed.

Going back into therapy when my symptoms would kick-up in the following years was also important. You seem to heal in layers, like an onion, and the therapy was the source of healing.

Answer 2

I have PTSD and I'm a shrink.

I meditate daily. 15-20 minutes really helps (I do Budddhist meditation).

For years I found it helpful to have some Ativan with me, but I stopped because my body got so used to it that it didn't do any good, and I was pretty calm by then anyway.

I take a small amount of Celexa (15mg) every day but I used to take a lot more medication.

When I feel a panic attack coming on I breathe really slowly (count to five on the in-breath, hold for 2, count to five on the out-breath) because it slows the body and mind from the panic response. I focus on the feelings in my hands and feet because they're distant from my heart and gut, where most of the panic is taking place.

AND, after all of that, I've slowly gotten more relaxed about things; I think it comes with age and with practice. I have survived a lot of panic in my life and I'm OK - even better! You will be too!!! :)

Answer 3

I had really bad PTSD after getting hit by a truck when I was crossing the street. I almost died & It was the scariest thing in my life , ever! Im also pretty dead set against medicine, so I thought the best away around the panic attacks was to inform myself. I read as much as I could to learn about PTSD and after a years worth of nightmares I decided it was time to go talk to someone. Just being able to freely and openly talk about my ideas and not getting someone who just answers "it will be alright", really helped me deal with it. I think that was the best thi8ng I did for myself. I still get panic attacks maybe twice or three times a year. That part I am still learning to deal with. I try to do deep breathing exercises, sometimes that helps me get myself out of it. Yoga and meditation seem to help me also. My one doctor did give me a very small dose of Xanax to take when I feel like the panic attack is coming on. I used it once and it definitely calmed down and if its really nessecary I will use it in the future. But I firmly believe our minds are extremely powerful and that we have the ability to overcome these things in time, if we train ourselves properly. Good luck, I know its a scary feeling and for me they happen totally out of the blue.

I hope you find something that helps ;)

Answer 4

try being bipolar and having PTSD on top of that lol. I never had medicine for mine but ive had about 10 years away from what caused it and as time goes on it seems to get better. during the day the flashbacks are happening less it is the nights that are the worst for me.When the panic attacks hit I walk away and go somewhere quite to do deep breathing exercises if its really bad i talk to someone I trust and try to find out what triggered it. It does get better but you have to work at it. I think the worst part of this is anything can trigger an episode. If you want to talk you can email me if you want to.

Answer 5

Bipolar disorder is medical condition that results from the imbalance of chemicals in the brain. The imbalance causes the cycling of emotions and behaviors based on these changes. Medication along with therapy is the treatment. PTSD is the condition of having a stressful event happen (PTS) and then becoming stuck, mired in that experience. Behaviors develop around trying to deal with the trauma that can often become problem some in that they avoid dealing directly with the emotional response to the trauma. Cognitive and behavioral approaches to therapy such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are most effective (up to 80%) because this therapy allows the brain to accept the trauma, experience it without avoidance and retrain the brain that the trauma was past, not eminent.

Answer 6

Me - I personally had PTSD and panic attacks. I never used any medications but I did try therapy - it helped a little.

Truthfully, what helped me literally ERASE my PTSD was EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or Emotional Tapping. In EFT you apply gentle acupressure tapping to specific body points to release blocked emotions. EFT is easy to learn (you can learn the basics in 15-30 minutes). You can use EFT anytime, anywhere for any emotional or physical issue. One basic round of EFT takes about one minute to complete. EFT works QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY.

Please download the FREE EFT Instructional manual from the EFT website (www.emofree.com). Also, please watch the FREE Introductory video. On the EFT website under the "What is EFT" check out the sections on Anxiety/Stress and PTSD.

There is another EFT website, Tapping.com, which offers 14 FREE EFT instructional videos that you can just 'tap' along with as you learn EFT, including Stress Relief, Memory Release and Forgiveness.

I learned EFT last year and use it everyday for everything. EFT has helped me get over a phobia about spiders and helped me to stop having PTSD memories/flashbacks.

Good luck

Answer 7

Hello I don't have PTSD or panic attacks but information on both these from reputable sources below:

Answer 8

Hi there, I just laugh about my past 3 years of panic now. I was not able to go anywhere without carrying xanax. Fear of having another attack was the most important subject of my days.When i first found joe barry's web site i started to cry because of my happiness.

Free audio to end anxiety and panic attacks fast?

Answer 9

Im on xanax now. I was on lorazepam and Wellbutrin but it didnt work for me.The xanax and Zoloft have helped me tremendously.