Now i'm an old veteran at panic attacks...but is this a mild panic attack or just stress...my chest is tight, i'm feeling light headed and spaced out...very zoned out...like im not even here...just dreaming...my chest keeps pounding with sharp and dull pains...i feel like i'm having hot flashes...sweating and jumpy...my breathing is moderate right now...but it gets harder and more rapid but then it subsides...it may just be me contolling it...i'm at work and freaking out a little cuz i dont' want to have one here...yes i have a stressful job...and it's mostly that + money...anyone got a couple grand i could borrow?....
2007-12-17 03:50:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
With your acceptance of the panic attacks knowledge, I am sure thinking about this condition you are currently having.you understand this is not normal for you, go see the DOC.
2007-12-17 03:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most effective thing you can do right now is control your breathing. People under stress tend to have short, sharp breaths while relaxed people have calm, deep breaths.
By controlling the breath you can control the mental state.
If the job is that stressful, ask yourself if it's really worth your life... there are always other options if you look for them.
Whenever you notice that you're getting upset, just focus on breathing in calm, deep breaths and you should reduce some of the stress.
good luck :)
2007-12-17 03:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by somebody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go outside and get some air, do some deep breathing exercises controlled and slowly, close your eyes and think positive thoughts. If you find that after a doing this you still have trouble breathing, go to a doctor and get checked out, you may have asthma brought on by cold weather or allergies to something within your office (burning candles, air freshners, live christmas tree or garland, perfumes, potporri etc this time of year)
Good luck!
2007-12-17 03:56:43 · answer #3 · answered by karlee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ye - you are.
try and not focus on your breathing - as as soon as you do that you stop being able to control it - which gets you more panicked - let your bodies rhythmn takeback over again (it will)
the other things will go shortly after your breathing stablises.
xx
2007-12-17 04:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by becky c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it, yes. I have them like that. Take DEEP slow breaths and just calm down.
2007-12-17 03:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur havin a mini panic attack, jus breathe and drink some water u'll be fine ok?
2007-12-17 03:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by marquita46 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-12-17 03:53:11 · answer #7 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a xanax or other diazepine take it now
2007-12-17 03:56:16 · answer #8 · answered by Laura N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋