8 Responses for "What Can I Do About Panic/anxiety Attacks?"

1. Kat had Baby Jaydn <3 June 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm 1

   When you get anxious , try remove yourself from what is around you (go to the toilets, lock yourself in there!!) ; count to 10 (breath in through nose out through your mouth!) ; remind yourself you are safe, no one is going to hurt you.
   Have a look at this site, it explains what Panic/ Anxiety attacks are!! and gives tips on how to control them!!http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTo…
   because you are at school this might also help!!http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTo…
   send me email if you need to chat!!
   <3 always Kat

2. yawho June 23rd, 2009 at 6:35 pm 2

   Negative emotions (like sadness, stress, anger, etc.) causes your Serotonin production to be low; when your Serotonin level is low, you are more prone to getting Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, etc.
   Medication like Antidepressants (SSRI – Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) helps to boost Serotonin level.
   But there are natural ways to do it without medication. There’s this strange herb called “St John’s Wort” – it is said to be more effective than Prozac. No, it is not for mild depression only and ignore those sayings. In fact, it does help anxiety and panic-attacks as St John’s Wort works like prozac. Other natural ways will be exercise, diet, more exposure to light, etc.
   The problem is that, even if your Serotonin is balanced… you have that “learned behavior” in your mind. You need to break that initial cycle to destroy that learned behavior – Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) does this. A technique that you can use without CBT will be Distraction… There are several other techniques to help cope them!
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3. Paul J June 23rd, 2009 at 7:43 pm 3

   Look at what reactions happen within your mind and body. Chemicals produced and released internally are the catalyst to all the symptoms of a anxiety attack. Your body is an amazing machine and the network of nerves and sensory receptors in the body transmit all the information as it is received. Our brain will transmit warnings through a complex cerebral cortex causing the decision process to kick into life.
   This in turn lets the good old brain know whether the actual problem is real or just your imagination playing havoc with you. If the correct buttons are hit, you will find that chemicals are released into the body and physical changes are the result. These can be as subtle as slight perspiration on the palms of the hand through to full on increased heart rate, restriction of breathing and possibly even fainting.
   Consciously force your mind to say to itself that there is no threat and that it is ok to relax.Keep repeating this to yourself over and over in your mind and within a couple of minutes the seeds are planted within the subconscious. Once the seed is planted, it will work wonders. You are now running on auto pilot. For the subconscious is ultimately the part of the mind that keeps you alive every day.
   Look at your environment, diet, health and lifestyle. In today’s hustle and bustle of modern living, a lot of the sources and causes of anxiety attacks can be attributed to the way we live.
   Banish those bad influences from your life that may be adding to your stress. If you feel like you can’t get over your stress, it probably means you have an underlying issue or stressor that is causing you distress. Choose in your mind a path to deal with this, or choose to ignore it. In most cases dealing with the problem and working it out in your mind helps immensely.

4. Best Heavy Metal Bands June 23rd, 2009 at 8:17 pm 4

   Can I suggest you pay a wee visit to a site called No More Panic… it is full of information that would be really helpful to you. Plus there’s a forum if you would like to talk to people in similar situations and seek advice.
   xx

5. moody June 24th, 2009 at 12:26 am 5

   just keep breathing in and out, and stay organized and have at least an hour of non-homework each evening, and smoothies help too-my sister has it-she says it works:)

6. prettibella ♥ June 24th, 2009 at 3:58 am 6

   Pray it helped me Im not a right wing nut job you should try it.

7. Ohio state June 24th, 2009 at 10:13 am 7

   Just be a more accepting person. Accept things how they are

8. Bathroom Safety Products June 24th, 2009 at 2:57 pm 8

   for me just try to close your eyes and think about happy times