Why do I have so many panic/anxiety attacks? Can anyone help me?
ByI know it sounds weird, but let me explain. I suffer from multiple anxiety disorders. For some reason, whenever I have an attack or breakdown I can suppress it. I’m pretty sure that that is bad for me, suppressing it. Unfortunately I have bottled up pretty much everything since kindergarten, and am now finally on the edge of learning to release it now that I’m a junior in high school. It may seem like I’m answering my own question, because I have a vague idea of what’s going on, like when I’m at school and get a panic attack, it’s usually caused by a lack of options, a feeling like I’m trapped, etc. I am not going to do bad things (i.e. - alcohol, drugs, hurting myself or others) - that’s out of the question. I guess what I’m really asking for is advice. I realize that all of this is most likely teenage hormones crap, but I still can only partially control it. I’m so confused sometimes… I also have very few true outlets, one is writing music, the other is writing books / short stories. Please, some one help me. I can’t stand being so tortured. Everything is just building up.
Thanks for your consideration,
-Don
P.s. - You should also be advised that I suffer from a severe case of paranoia, so I might take your answer the wrong way. If I do, I’ll attempt to work things out before I react. And If I do react, and it turns out that’s not what you really meant, keep in mind that I’m excessively paranoid and suffer from tourettes, ocd, bipolar and mild depression.
I already have a therapist, and am on some meds.
Since you alredy have a therapist and are on some meds, maybe you can get some guided meditation or biofeedback cd’s. Biofeedback is the only thing that worked for my panic attacks. It kind of teaches you how to hypnotize yourself. Very effective, no side effects. Good luck
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September 28th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
My worst panic attacks have been suppressed with a Xanax prescription. In fact, I have an appointment tomorrow with the p-doc.
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September 28th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I know how you feel they feel so bad. This couple days my head has been feeling so tense and stress. Maybe the medevation I started buspar and zoloft? But suvks feels like your dying u try not think about it but is just their. Wish u the best and pray
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September 28th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I really don’t have an answer but a suggestion. Get into therapy asap. Why suffer when there is help out there for you. Therapy, medication, and support groups are the answer-but only if you are consistent. Don’t try to do this on your own.
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September 28th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
it sounds like your under a lot of stress, which can also build up by suppressing the attacks, i would say try releasing some anger instead of bottling it up, i used to take some boxing classes, it always helped me release my anger and stress. if that isn’t a possible option, try finding a good friend you can talk to- you said you like writing, what my older brother does is writes down all of his negative thoughts and angry feelings then burns it. it seems to work for him. you just need to get some weight from your shoulders and relax
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September 28th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Since you alredy have a therapist and are on some meds, maybe you can get some guided meditation or biofeedback cd’s. Biofeedback is the only thing that worked for my panic attacks. It kind of teaches you how to hypnotize yourself. Very effective, no side effects. Good luck
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