Comments on: Is There Any Way To Deal With Panic Anxiety Attacks?

By: L

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:35:48 +0000

Xanax, Exercise, Limit caffine intake, reduce stress in your life if possible, Some anitdepressants can work for anxiety attacks, therapy, long walks.

By: Rebecca L

Rebecca L — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:57:11 +0000

I suffer from Anxiety attacks, not panic attacks, but I think the reason they don’t turn into full blown panic attacks is because I KNOW there really isn’t anything wrong. I try to get to a quiet place, ususally ends up being a restroom stall, and then I talk to myself, (in my head, not out loud). I tell myself that it’s just my body going haywire, my flight or fight instinct triggering for no reason, and that I’m really okay. Usually, quiet and solitude and self talk are enough to derail the panic attack and get me calmed down. Breathing helps too. I use some of the Lamaze techniques I learned before having my kids.

By: panepane

panepane — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:38:10 +0000

I used to get those alot. I find it helpful to close my eyes and do some deep breathing for a few minutes. Also, I am taking Zoloft daily and that seems to also help. Check out this website: http://www.anxietypanic.com/ Good Luck!

By: sdselt

sdselt — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:25:54 +0000

First, you need to tell your wife, so that she can be supportive of you and help you through them when they come (or know to leave you alone when it happens). Do you know what triggers them? Your Doctor may not be best for you, if he has not been of assistant. Have you seen a therapist? I went through sever panic and anxiety attacks for a bout 2 years before I found the therapist right for me. She helped me realize my triggers and gave me ways to cope…good luck!
Ways that worked for me…rubber band on my wrist, I would snap it and repeat, “I’m okay” when I felt one coming on. Also remember to breathe, close your eyes or focus on one point and breathe

By: *ifthats

*ifthats — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:49:15 +0000

lexapro, good sleep, exercise and meditation- best wishes ps: if they get really bad you should really let your wife know, she may mistake them for a heart attack—

By: fliss53

fliss53 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:04:51 +0000

breathe in for 10 out for 13 and think of being warm,!!!

By: Smartphone Software

Smartphone Software — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:00:10 +0000

just do your best, takes things one at a time. Get things in perspective. Have a thankful attitude.
All the best.

By: essentia

essentia — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:46:19 +0000

call a mental health clinic and ask about any offerings they may have for panic or phobia classes. You can learn several skills for controlling your disorder.

By: donnalw3

donnalw3 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:53:19 +0000

First of all I’m sorry that you are going through this. I would change doctors right away. Your doctor is an idiot. I would also talk to your wife about what you are going through, that is what being married is all about, we support each other in good times and in bad times. Get on some anti-anxiety medications, exercise, meditate, and do some deep belly breathing. First things first get on the right medication, so you can do all of the other things.

By: bonniethon (Mrs Cap)

bonniethon (Mrs Cap) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:11:43 +0000

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I had them really badly for nearly two years and they pretty much took over my life, so I can empathise.
One of the best things you can do is find out everything you can about panic attacks. A good book I read was called How to Deal With Anxiety: The Human Givens approach. I got it cheaply on Amazon.
If you can understand everything that’s happening to your brain while you’re having an attack, it’s much easier to rationalise it then just think “Oh God, I’m going nuts!”
For example, the reason you feel like you’re going crazy is because fear makes you stupid. When your fight or flight mode kicks in, it instantly shuts down the more intelligent parts of your brain so you don’t put yourself in more danger by over-analysing the situation.
Hyperventilating is a big part of things too. You might not even notice you’re doing it, but it messes up your body’s carbon monoxide levels which causes the dizziness, unreal feelings, claustrophobia etc.
One way to deal with this is the 7/11 breathing technique –
Breathe in deeply for the count of 7
Breathe out for the count of 11.
If you can’t manage that, then in for 3 and out for 5. The important thing is to exhale for longer than you inhale.
Trust me, it works!
I don’t think meds are a great idea for panic attacks because they come with more problems than they’re worth, and you CAN fix this yourself – as hard as that may be to believe right now.
I really believe that with panic attacks, knowledge is power.
Best of luck xxx