How can I stop these constant panic attacks?

Asked by fau about 1 year ago, 12 answers.

I keep having panic attacks. I cant control them and I am SO sick of it!!! I will just be sitting there when all of a sudden I start thinking scary scary thoughts...About death, Thinking about God, thinking I am sick, thoughts about school, and more. It...

start to get harder to breathe, and latley I have been getting chest paints, and I am extremely tired, but I get a good nights sleep. I feel like I am going crazy!!! and I am REALLY scared that I am actually sick!!! and I have become VERY depressed
Please dont judge me...but I reallly need help!!! HELP ME!

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Answered by greekprincess723 on Aug 31, 2007, 06:14PM
| 4 answers.

its okay to have panic attacks sometimes...I know I do...even when I think about those things but what can cause them is stress...try relaxing and thinking about happy thoughts! I also have asthma and chest pains is a symptom that you may also have it...go to your doctor to check it out! I hope you feel better!

Answered by fantasyq on Aug 31, 2007, 09:22PM
| 51 answers.

dont worry!
panic attacks, like the person above me said... try and think HAPPY THOUGHTS!
I dont get the panic attacks, but im sure its hard getting them. maybe you should go and see a doctor, to see if your ok.

any ways...GOOD LUCK!
I hope you will be alright,

FANTASY

Answered by diedeadenough on Aug 31, 2007, 10:02PM
| 150 answers.

hapens to me all the time I think about how I fd up in school and get depresed at times you just got to remember the past is the past and look to making the next year better that wont make it go away but it will make it eayzer to go through without you know killing yourself. hope it helps.

Answered by houzeheadz on Sep 01, 2007, 04:50AM
| 63 answers.

Sounds like you have severe Panic Attacks I was diagnosed with this years back. Unfortunately for me & other people like this a with severe cases . Usually have one of two options to choose from Option 1 . Take some form of long term anti anxiety Prescription medications which usually takes anywhere from 3 weeks to a month to work & then you have to worry about all the side effects of the medication & sometimes have to try 2 or 3 before you find one that suits you. I chose the latter Option
2. Benzodiazepines like xanax/valium/ativan/klonopins etc . Now there is dangers with taking these as they are highly addictive sedatives but work well for most people who have busy schedules in the day days & need something to take that panic attack away quickly .For example if your having a meeting with a client & you need to take that panic attack away before you freak out in front of a client a XanaX can alleviate that in a matter of 15 minutes as compared to Option 1. Now I can't stress this enough option 2. should only be taken by responsible people with no history of addiction & under constant care of a doctor. some doctors will even opt too prescribe both treatments . Whatever works for you is the best & you should consult your phsychian about these 2 options. hope this helped =)

Answered by jaxz on Sep 01, 2007, 04:00PM
| 12 answers.

Every night before you go to sleep, close your eyes and visualise a massive hot air balloon in front of you.

Beside you you have lots of sandbags, these sandbags represent your worries. Think about what it is that's making you so upset.

Imagine yourself attaching these sand bags to the hot air balloon, and then cut the rope and watch your worries float away - you'll never have to see they again.

The more you BELIEVE your worries are leaving you, the sooner they will.
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Answered by shbugy on Sep 02, 2007, 01:23AM
| 19 answers.

ok panic attacks are hard to live with I know. But the best way to calm down is to think about it and figure out if its going to be ok. I have to do good in school or I get in a lot of troble. I did really bad on a test and was scared what my dad would think so I started a panic attack. But then I said it was ok and that I was going to hang out with my friends and then it stopped.! Think better thought it will be hard at first but then it will work.

Answered by shbugy on Sep 02, 2007, 01:23AM
| 19 answers.

ok panic attacks are hard to live with I know. But the best way to calm down is to think about it and figure out if its going to be ok. I have to do good in school or I get in a lot of troble. I did really bad on a test and was scared what my dad would think so I started a panic attack. But then I said it was ok and that I was going to hang out with my friends and then it stopped.! Think better thought it will be hard at first but then it will work.

Answered by funadvice on Oct 25, 2007, 04:49AM
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When I was in nursing school I started having panic attacks. They were so scary to me having that awful feeling of dread, heart racing, racing thoughts... I went to the doctor and he put me on Xanax .025 3 times a day...I only take 1 a day and feel fine now...If you do have one just breathe in and out and keep telling yourself it is okay over and over...It helped me...

Answered by dingdongdoo on Mar 18, 2008, 02:49PM
| 66 answers.

Hey,

I get them as well, I have had some terrible ones on subway systems,
after, well heavy nights out...!

They suck for sure, I get them a lot..

Good luck!

Answered by ringleader8 on May 02, 2008, 05:16PM
| 513 answers.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! as a matter of fact, I just posted a question about this a few minutes ago. when I get them, I sit and ask myself, ok, what bought this on? what did I just do? and I look for a pattern in my attacks. also, I try not to let my mind wander for more than a second, always try to be thinking of something. I am also going to a couselor this coming wednesday, which may be a good option. if you fin anthything that works well, funmail me. = ]

Answered by claire930 on Jun 03, 2008, 01:15PM

I suffer from panic attacks a lot they started not long after giving birth to my baby. my life was awful it was controling me I couldnt even go to corner shop. I went doctors and he give me some pills, my life is so much better now, they do sometimes come back but your body eventually learns to control them.

Answered by annanaomi on Sep 22, 2008, 08:11AM

I used to suffer with these attacks whenever I am overwhelmed, it was so terrible that I was afraid to go to bed at nights then it came to a point that I realize that I needed help I started praying and getting closer to God then I asked my pastor to pray for me and he did. I just knew I had to be an overcomer. Whenever I felt like it was coming on I would pray and take deep breaths, believe me it works.

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