How to Get rid of Panic Attacks

how did panic attacks turn into panic disorder?

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:55 +0000

for you… or does anyone know what commonly makes panic attacks become panic disorder.THANKS

For me it started young but it didnt get bad until I was around 17. At first I just had attacks when I was around too many people or in a stessful situation. I never got help for it and it turned into a dissorder. I would have very bad panic attacks when I was in a hospital, which I have been alot for my depression and suicidal thoughts. They started me on medicine that did help but I stopped taking it a while ago. I now get panic attacks when I am at interviews or in a very large group of people. Just thinking about it in deep thought can cause a panic attack for me.

Medical alert bracelet for panic attacks and anxiety disorder?

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:54 +0000

i’m in college and i wanted to know if i should tell my professors about my panic disorder and anxiety disorder and wear a alert bracelet
should i tell the counseling center at my college)??
i also have a history of seizures too. i’m only 20 and i feel so bad for having this so young. so what do you think i should do about this?
i live in constant fear of my next breakdown,panic attack,and seizure and it keeps me in fear and it makes my anxiety worse especially in class

You might want to see if there is a center for helping disabled students that could help you determine if you should tell your professors. You might need a medic allert bracelet for the seizures. I would allert the counselling center and a doctor at the student health center. They might be able to help you prevent a breakdown.

Is there any effective medication for agoraphobia/ panic attacks?

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:52 +0000

I need to get a job and get on with my life, but how can I do that when simply driving to the store sends me on a hellish fit of fear and panic? I cant even get to the doctors easily….

If you were once a sufferer and found treatment, your opinion would be most valid.

YES!!!

I take klonopin and prozac……they have been life savers. go see a psychiatrist, they know the meds, if they arent working, what to switch you to next, if need be.

panic attacks in children?

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:51 +0000

My son is in Kindergarten and is normally very excited to go to school. He'll jump right out of the car in carpool lane and walk in. Starting last week, he seems to not want to go. He literally is making himself puke in the car and he can't stop crying. I have talked to him about this and asked why, but he won't say anything. I'm hoping this will pass, and I was hoping that someone else has dealt with this and can maybe give my husband and I some pointers on how to deal with this. His teacher's asst. said that she might have him talk to the counselor and hopefully that will help.

Sometimes it's nothing.
I have no idea why they go through these stages..
My daughter did the same thing.. she absolutly loved it for a few weeks then out of NO where she started to hate it, cringe at the thought and vomit and all that stuff..
Eventually it went away after many talks and many days of crying..
I reassured her that she can tell me anything.. if anything is bothering her or if something happened,… I told her that almost daily..
I would even confide in her and tell her things about my day (just tiny things as examples) and that helped her .. she felt more comfortable in talking to me once I told her that even mommy has things at work that makes me get sad.. like when my friend told me I did a case wrong.. but later she told me that she'd help me fix it and how nice that was of her .. so that got her to open up about how her BFF told her she didn't like her anymore..
just an example..
I hope you find some answers soon, I nkow what a tough time this is for yal..
good luck!

Childbirth and panic attacks?

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:51 +0000

ok for about the past few years I have passed out everytime I have been in pain like if I would do something like slam my finger in a door or twist my ankle.Im pregnant and most likely getting an epideral but I think either way im going to have a panic attack has anyone here experienced a panic attack during child birth what typically happens? of course I plan to discuss it with my dr but I would like to know what you think.

I was hyperventilating during the birth of my 1st child, they had to give me oxygen. I think the combination of the pain & the stress caused me tyo panic. The epidural does not eliminate all of the pain, only reduces it. It is still terribley painful, but once th ebaby is born you instantly feel better.

Can anyone tell me of how to cure anxiety other than with prescribed medicine,and alternative methods for chro

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:49 +0000

i know there are alot of medicines out there for anxiety/panic attacks,and a few remedies i already know,but am looking for outside ideas from others here on the net,any answers welcome,but also would like to hear from fellow internet users that deal with anxiety/panic attacks. Also wanting to hear about other methods other than prescribed meds to cure or relieve chronic back pain,ive had it for 6 years now,most recently reinjured in a car accident which we flipped car 3 times,in june 6th 2005.thanks

There are a few different ways to control panic attacks. I'll give you a couple of short answers here, if you want more email me and I'll tell you more.

The first is called box breathing. It realeases calming chemicals in your brain. You blow all of your air out and take a slow deep breath for 8 seconds. You actually want to be sucking in the air for a full 8 seconds. Then you hold it in for 8 seconds. then you blow it out slowly, for 8 seconds. Let it all out. Repeat ten times or until you are calm.

Another way (my favorite) is to focus on things. For instance your arm. You would take your right hand and place it on your left arm and just feel your arm. While you are still feeling your arm notice what your chair feels like under you, touch the chair, just to feel the solid. Just keep feeling things around you. What this does is takes you out of your head. Panic attacks occur in your mind, so if you get out of your mind and focus on your physical surroundings the panic will pass. You can focus on whatever you want as long as it is a physical thing. The point is to get out of your head. This can also be combined with deep breathing.

One last thought. If you feel one starting to come on you could put on a movie that is funny or comedy central or something like that. When you start watching your focus changes and laughing releases chemicals that will make stress go away.

How can I help cure separation anxiety in my beagle?

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:45 +0000

My beagle has severe separation anxiety. I cannot leave him alone without him howling nonstop for hours. It causes me stress because I feel like I spend as much time as can with him, but I have a life and have to be away from him sometimes for work and school. I am reluctant to get another dog as many people say because I don't want to risk doubling my problems. What are some good ways to help cure him of separation anxiety, or at leas keep him from howling so frantically?
I really need help.

If you have a crate you could put him in there when you go out but leave the door open because he would see this as his safe zone where no harm will come to him when he is there. I know that you'll think this is stupid but its not its worked for many people, Record a tape with your voice on and say his name in it, play the tape wherever you leave him i.e the living room , the kitchen but put the tape recorder maybe on a work top out of his reach where he can't see it but can hear it trust me it works say things like your a good boy oh your clever just things that you would normally say to him if he came up to you. There is no need to get another dog that won't cure it. If you feel that, that doesn't work to well for you you could try going in and out of the front door, go out for a few seconds and come back in again and give him lots of praise then this way when you go out he knows that you'll be coming back. Good luck

What causes Panic Attacks?

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:43 +0000

I am having major panic attacks. I've gotten them all my life but lately I'm really getting them. I'm on different meds for a back injury and I thought maybe it was because of that and stress but now I'm so scared that it may be something else. Do you know what usually causes them?

Panic attack are caused by anxiety, and stress. Go to a Doctor , he can help you.

What causes panic attacks and what could it lead to in the future?

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:43 +0000

work
social problems
stress
anxiety disorder
anti anxiety medication

stress and anxiety, not dealing with it causes panic attacks. not sure what it could lead to but probably not too good. If you have them get help.

Is there a way to overcome panic attacks or is there a cure and something that can help me with it?

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:51:42 +0000

I have had panic attacks for only 1 year and I hate them, they make me so depressed and scared. I was just wanting to kow if there is anyway of overcoming them? Right now I am seeing a doctor and a shrink, my doctor has me on prozac and xanax ( I just now started taking the prozac), I just want to know if there is anything or anyway of overcoming them and stop having them?

First of all, put up the gloves my friend because Panic Attacks are a nightmare and you can kill it!!! Search into the WEB and understand what are those, how you get them and how to get rid of those.

First of all, try to seek help with a MD using Zoloft … its great, then kill the ghost of PANIC ATTACKS … it always happen out of the blue … and from there all the attacks will be based on the fear of having them again .. so when you see that Panic Ghost coming at you: look him in the eye and don’t fear, you won’t die and you won’t pass out! it’s only mental not physical … therefore, fight! use a notebook to write all the symptoms so you can identify them. Then when you feel like you are having the fear of experiencing one, just laugh and tell yourself: here it comes again to fool me … and try to relax … look down or just close your eyes until you gain control … be stronger than it and then let that Panic Nightmare rule your life !!!