How do you get rid of anxiety/panick attacks for good?
Ive suffered for 5 year now. I remember my 1st time. I was at the post office with my baby girl who i’d just had 2 month before. Suddenly i thought i was going to die. I went in shock i could hardly move. I thought oh no please dont die here not like this not with my little girl here and then got out. From then on every waking moment has been the same. I know some people say they suffer up to 10 panic attacks a day but mines seem to be constant. I really cant do anything for myself and daughter i have to rely on too many ppl who dont understand or dont want to understand what im going throught. My daughters at school and i take her but its a nightmare. Im so dizzy i can hardly walk. The sensations i feel make me breathless and unable to talk. If it wheren’t for my youngest being in a buggy so i could grab hold of it i dont think id be able to go without colapsing. Ive tried so hard to help myself. Ive worked so hard trying to get rid of my anxiety ive put myself in a state of shock.
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I was having panic attacks after I lost a few people I was close to and my doctor prescribed my xanex (zanex). It helps a lot but makes you pretty drowsey. Your condition sounds like you might need treatment via anti-depressants though. I know this only because my primary care offered that to me as a solution to any daytime panic attacks I was having but I opted against it. I really need to call your primary care doctor and talk to him/her about what you are experiencing and they will hook you up with some pills that will help you out a lot.
you must go to therapy doctor
My girlfriend deals with this, it sucks I feel so bad for her no matter what you try to do or say it just isn’t right. That’s not my fault or her’s just her condition. I couldn’t imagine feeling like this all the time, I do have anxiety attacks, but I cause those myself because I’m weird sometimes, but my girlfriend has a lifetime to deal with this. She has started seeing a Dr. to talk to and take meds because without the meds she can’t function in a normal everyday life as you are struggling to do.
You need to smoke a joint it relax’s the mind and body
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Get your doctor to prescribe Paxil. This medicine specifically addresses panic and anxiety disorders with a low risk of side effects.
I am really sad to hear of this. You should go see your doctor. They have really good medication out there that will make you feel so much better. Theres no reason for you to suffer like this when theres medication that will help. I would also say for you to see a councler. On the other side, God can help deliver you from this as well. Go to him, and ask him to help you. You will be in my prays.
I suffer from them myself hun your not alone. They are very scary to deal with. Anxiety attacks never really do go away but you should consider getting help for them,go to your doctor and tell him/her how you feel. Medication could help you if nothing else is working,maybe something in your life is making you have these. Are you stressed alot lately? Think about it. Getting help for them too will also help you live a good life with your daughter. Good luck!
Don’t worry i know how you feel. I have been through exactly what you have………………….and come out the other side. I have suffered with a panic disorder for a lot of my life. I spent 6 mnth in my house, afraid to go out. Often afraid to leave my bed, so I wouldn’t wash or eat for days or weeks. A lot of bad things have happened to me in my life, and my doctor explained; when you just carry on and ignore all the stress, sometimes when you stop and think it’s all ok, all these things catchup with you 100mph. Wham! That’s when mine started, when I finally settled down in a good job, with a lovely man. And it all got a whole lot worse when I fell pregnant, I had ante-natal+post-natal depression, could this be what is wrong with you?
Don’t feel alone please e-mail me if you need someone to talk to. I know how you’re feeling xx.
Its sounds to me as though your panic attacks are linked to becoming a mum.
I feel for you girl, I know what its like, mine started when I hit 12 and lasted until I was 28 which was when I decided I was going to take control of my life back.
You can go the doctor and they will prescibe anti depressants to suppress the physical syptoms of the panic attack but that doesnt take away the problem.
There is only one way to deal with it and thats to confront it.
Your doctor may be able to get you into cognitive behaviour therapy or, you can look up a good therapist in your area who deals with fear.
Just thinking about doing that may make you panic, I know, but you must if your ever going to regain control.
It worked for me, it WILL work for you. Best of luck
i myself suffered panic attacks for 25 yrs,i lost everything through them,even 3 of my children as i could`nt cope,i was put on tablets after tablets,i went in and out of relationship’s,4 marriages,don`t trust anyone,then they stopped,try not to give into them,they will rule your life,think of them as a enemy you don`t want in your life,and try not to take drugs for them as you will just have a other problem to deal with,they are horrible things,i was living in a nightmare with them,i do understand how you feel,try to go to group session where women have the same problem,try to read books from the libery,you will think that no one else can imagine how you feel,but you will get there one day,do try to be strong,i wish you luck and for a better health
My mother was having a series pf panic attacks due to many dependant factors. She started to do breathing exercises, as recommended by her doctor. It took a while for the attacks to stop. It was like she had to retrain her physical response to the situation learn to observe what was happening to her breath without becoming absorbed in the intense emotions and physical reactions. It wasnt all the time she succeeded. she worked on the breathing exercises daily and went back to the technique when she sensed an oncoming attack, with patience and persistance the attacks subsided.
Panic disorder is real and potentially disabling, but it can be controlled. Because of the disturbing symptoms that accompany panic disorder, it may be mistaken for a life-threatening medical illness. This misconception often aggravates or triggers future attacks. People frequently go to hospital emergency rooms when they are having a panic attack, and extensive medical tests may be performed to rule out these other conditions, thus creating further anxiety.
Treatment for panic disorder includes medications and a type of psychotherapy known as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Normally the mental health professionals that can assist you in treatment of panic disorder are psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers. To pursue a medical treatment for panic disorder, one should visit a medical doctor, typically a psychiatrist. Psychotherapy is typically provided by a clinical or counseling psychologist or a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). More information on Mental health professionals
Medications can be used to break the psychological connection between a specific phobia and panic attacks. Medications can include:
antidepressants (SSRIs, MAOIs, etc.) taken every day
anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines) during or in anticipation of panic attacks.
Exposure to the phobia trigger multiple times without a resulting panic attack (due to medication) can often break the phobia-panic pattern, allowing people to function around their phobia without the help of medications. However, minor phobias that develop as a result of the panic attack can often be eliminated without medication through monitored cognitive-behavioral therapy or simply by exposure. The decision to participate in this therapy personally or through a registered practitioner should always be made in conjunction with a medical professional.
Usually, a combination of psychotherapy and medications produces good results. Some improvement may be noticed in a fairly short period of time — about 6 to 8 weeks. Often, it may take longer to find the right pair of medications and mental health professional. Thus appropriate treatment by an experienced professional can prevent panic attacks or at least substantially reduce their severity and frequency–bringing significant relief to 70 to 90 percent of people with panic disorder. [2] Relapses may occur, but they can often be effectively treated just like the initial episode.
In addition, people with panic disorder may need treatment for other emotional problems. Clinical depression has often been associated with panic disorder, as have alcoholism and drug addiction. About 30% of people with panic disorder use alcohol and 17% use drugs such as cocaine or marijuana to alleviate the anguish and distress caused by their condition. Research has also suggested that suicide attempts are more frequent in people with panic disorder, although this research remains controversial.
As with many disorders, having a support structure of family and friends who understand the condition can help increase the rate of recovery. During an attack, it is not uncommon for the sufferer to develop irrational, immediate fear, which can often be dispelled by a supporter who is familiar with the condition. For more serious or active treatment, there are support groups for anxiety sufferers which can help people understand and deal with the disorder.
Other forms of treatment include journalling, in which a patient records their day-to-day activities and emotions in a log to find and deal with their personal stresses. Breathing exercises, such as diaphragmatic breathing, can also be found helpful. In some cases, a therapist may use a procedure called interoceptive exposure, in which the symptoms of a panic attack are induced in order to promote coping skills and show the patient that no harm can come from a panic attack. Stress-relieving activities such as tai-chi, yoga, and physical exercise can also help ameliorate the causes of panic disorder. Many physicians will recommend stress-management, time-management, and emotion-balancing classes and seminars to help patients avoid anxiety in the future. Research has also shown that the herbal supplement 5-htp can be used to treat panic disorders by its ability to boost serotonin levels. This works by providing the body with the raw material to make serotonin, as opposed to SSRIs which work by recycling serotonin. It is an excellent choice if the sufferer would like to pursue a more natural approach first.
i suffer mostly from anxiety disorder/social anxiety…….But i really love my son you know….Thats why i decided i should take action.Ive only been through it a year and now im gonna get on top of it…Ive got paxil which i have faith they are gonna help me conquer my fears.This is the only reason im doing this..Because i love my son so much and i want the best for him.And not some miserable mum who wont get out and about.Im thinking about going out more often seeking new friends of the same problems,taking my baby to a kindergarden for a half a day so he can interact with other kids and befriend……get support you know theres some out there.You just have to put your mind to it.Im only 19 years of age and in 1 year i learnt alot about responsibility and maturity.
Hey.
I used to suffer from panic attacks due to anxiety and a phobia. It got to the point where I had had enough and I wanted it sotrted, but not through medication. I went to my doctor and discussed hypnotherapy. He suggested I go for it, so I looked up the numbers of national hypnotherapist organisations and contacted them for therapists local to me so that I knew the person I saw wasn’t any old cowboy.
Anyway, I was quite sceptical, but the first time I went to see him we just chatted about me and what triggered the panic attacks etc and he explained how the hypnotherapy works and what he would do. I was still sceptical and when I went for my first session I was convinced that I wasn’t really under…that was until I felt myself wake up some time later!!
I noticed a difference within myself very quickly and after only 8 hour long sessions I was able to leave (it does take longer for some people). My anxiety levels have decreased dramatically and I haven’t had a panic attack for 5 years now since I had the therapy.
I occasionally still suffer from bouts of anxiety, but he taught me how to deal with it and all my sessions were taped so I can still listen to them if I need to.
I know that a lot of people rubbish hypnotherapy, but as I say I went into it sceptical and came out a changed person.
Don’t let the panic attacks ruin your life, stand up to them.
I wish you all the luck in the world.
I will tell you not to use pills to mask this issue. it temporarily gives you releif but avoids handling the real problem. I can tell that you experience real emotions that overwhelm you. the mind can really play tricks. that being said I pray that you discover the power you hold over yourself and reclaim it. obviously having small children you have alot to live for and the thought of death is paralyzing. instead of drugs try yoga ti chi and getting messages to help releive the tension and then work on your thoughts. ussaully in most cases you don’t go from being allright to terror. it is a process that elevates. learn the early warning signs that lead to critical status and nip it in the bud. I know it sounds simple from my side and when you are in it it is too late. But i can assure you that there is help outside of medication. once you have cured yourself there is a great since of power that you will posses that will open many doors for you and you children. So I have a prayer for you.
God creater of the heavens and earth and all things. Your power is famous your healings of afflections are needed now help me find the peace that you have promised. It is not you will for me to live in torement. I have an urgent need to feel your presence in my life. Cover me with your love and protect me from evil. I pray that you cleanse me and release me from this burden. I pray with great urgency because you have intrusted me with children that need me. I trust that your word is the only truth and your promises are everlasting send peace now in Jesus name. AMEN
I have suffered from them in the past. Really horrible aint they!!!??? I went to a hypnotherapist and after just one session, they stopped!! I have never had another one since!!
First off all are you sure they are definitely panic attacks. If not go and see your doctor. If they are you need to find out what is causing them. There is usually a reason, a phobia, stress, depression. Once you have an idea what is causing them go and see a behavioural therapist they help you think in a new frame of mind.
you need to speak to your GP and maybe ask for a referral to clinical psychologist
s Panic attacks are really an uncontrollable fear of death, it happened to me for years, i couldn’t control it,first one came out of the blue and i took a taxi to the hospital, i was told it was a panic attack, antidepressants did not help at all, because the problem is in the way one think about the panic attack, once a GP told me that nothing at all could happen of the things we think are about to,,my brain clicked and i thought about panick attacks as a waste of time, therefore i lost the fear of having another one,,and whenever i felt one was starting, i just racionalise about all the things that i was about to feel, for nothing,,and like that they sort of disapeared, coffee doesnt help at least to me, because it makes me anxious and more prom to not controling what i feel, i drink decaff. breathing deep and slow a few times when you feel you are about to have one helps a lot. hope you see what i mean, and that you lose the fear, cause actually NOTHING can happen in a panick attack, you just have a bad time and then is gone.