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What are some treatments for panic attacks?
Posted by: | CommentsLately I have been having tons of panic attacks and I was wondering what I can do during them so I can breathe better, because sometimes I can’t breathe barely at all during them. Is there a medicine I could use? Thanks!
Remind yourself you are okay and safe over and over until you believe it. A lot of the panic in panic attacks are not based in reality, think through what you’re worrying about. Listen to music, draw or journal. Focus on your breathing by breathing in, holding it for a second or two, breathe out, hold it for a second or two and repeat, it’s very calming! Go to your doctor and ask for medication, there are many good medications for anxiety, you may also want to consider therapy it’s really helpful too. I have severe anxiety and I know it’s really hard and it feels absolutely awful, but you’ll get through it. Good luck!
can dogs be *prescribed* as treatment for panic attacks?
Posted by: | CommentsI’ve been with a dog at my side for the past 13 years, 24/7. I suffer from horrible panic attacks. I just lost my shepherd last summer, and am raising a new one who is so wonderful. I’m just wondering if ppl like me could get special permission to take a dog anywhere, kindof like a *handicapped status*. My panic attacks make my life unbearable and when i go out without a dog I feel kinda naked..it brings on the attacks 1000 times quicker and harder…..I just don’t know what to do. I really need my dog with me at all times. problem is that i’ve actually found quite a few jobs that let me have a dog with me, but I cant drive (cuz of the attacks) and would like to take my dog to stores with me…..is there a word for this condition? like "dog addiction"? I’ve googled it and all the results talk about nasty beastiality stuff….or about dogs addicted to their masters. I never see anything about ppl who just CAN’t get by without their dog….any info on this subject, solutions, treatment..would be appreciated.
in the united states for mental illness dogs can be emotional support dogs … which means you could have the dog in housing that may not allow dogs, and i believe there are special rules for flying with the dog … but the dog could not be an assistance dog (like for the blind, and allowed everywhere) for mental illness issues …
How does panic attacks happens. Is it true that it could be cured by exercise alone?
Posted by: | CommentsI experience panic attack attacks about five years ago, and undergone psychiatric treatment for about two years. I thought that I`m already cured, but lately I am feeling the symptoms again. I imagine having heart attack or stroke and I`m feeling the real symptoms. What causes such feelings? I believe exercise has helped me got well before, but now, at one time, I got panic attack while jogging and has to run to the clinic.
Hi there. I am sorry to hear about your panic attacks. I have been suffering from these for about 15 years now … so I think I have some experience at this too!
Panic attacks generally come about from certain types of traumatic events from your past. For example, you could have been in a car accident and now have panic attacks every time you enter a car. In other words, for most attacks there tends to be a certain trigger event in the past.
There are however certain people that experience panic attacks for no apparent reason. These tend to be rare events — but they do happen.
The key to resolving these events are as follows:
1) (if there is a trigger event) - you need to be able to mentally disassociate yourself from the event or trigger that is causing the panic attack
2) Medication in general can help you to calm down and help to stop the cycle that causes worsening symptoms.
3) Behavioural therapy can help you to come to terms with the condition and help you to deal with the initial symptoms if you feel that one is coming on.
The symptoms are caused by the body’s "flight or fight" mechanism going into overdrive. There are generally huge rushes of adrenaline that cause the symptoms you mention in addition to palpitations, heavy breathing (preparing the body to run away but taking in more oxygen) etc
Exercise can help. It releases endorphins into the body that actually help you to calm down. I personally don’t think that the panic attack is related to the jogging but may be related to something else. You may want to speak to a doctor on this.
Anyway, I hope that this has (in part) helped to answer your question.
Good luck!!
Catherine
Am I too late to seek treatment for my panic disorder?
Posted by: | CommentsI’m 18 yrs old male and I’ve had panic disorder for about 2 years. I was panic free for about a year and a half but now Im back to the lowest point in my life. I just can’t be happy and I am very anxious. I fear of the incoming panic attack. My life’s in fear. I fought this before but I don’t think I can fight it alone anymore. I need some help. Do you think if I start seeking treatment such as therapy and medication, will it help me in the long run? Please help me thank you very much
It’s never too late to seek help, so go for it - of course it will help. Good luck 
I got Panic Attack Disorder…i need to know natural treatment for it, please.?
Posted by: | CommentsI also need to know the typical signs of it.
KNOW WHAT TRIGGERS YOUR PANIC DISORDER IS RITICAL:
http://www.anxiety-panic-treatment.com/panic-disorder/
1. Recurrent Panic Attacks
A panic attack is a sudden and intense feeling of terror, fear or apprehension, without the presence of actual danger. The symptoms of a panic attack usually happen suddenly, peak within 10 minutes and then subside. However, some attacks may last longer or may occur in succession, making it difficult to determine when one attack ends and another begins.
Many people may experience a panic attack once, or even a few times during their lives. However, in order for a panic disorder diagnosis to be made, one must experience recurring panic attacks that are not caused by the effects of drugs, alcohol or another medical or psychological condition.
2. Persistent Worry About the Implications of Panic Attacks
Because panic attacks result in such intense physical sensations, it is not uncommon for some people to become convinced they are related to an undiagnosed and possibly life-threatening medical condition. This may mean trips to the nearest emergency room or doctor’s office and intensive testing to rule out physical disease. But, even when assured that these symptoms are not life-threatening, it may do little to put the sufferer’s mind at ease. The feelings experienced during panic attacks are so overwhelming and uncontrollable, sufferers can become convinced they are going to die, are going crazy or that some medical condition has gone undiagnosed.
3. Behavioral Changes
So frightening are the symptoms of panic disorder that you may develop behavioral changes in an effort to avoid having another panic attack. For example, this may include avoiding physical exertion because the associated breathlessness and increased heart rate mimic panic symptoms.
Agoraphobia is a common complication of panic disorder that includes an intense fear (panic response) of being in certain situations in which escape is difficult or potentially embarrassing, or where help is not readily available. Such situations may include leaving home alone, being home alone, traveling by car, train or bus, being in an elevator, being in a crowd, being in a large store or mall, being on a bridge or standing in a line.
4. Persistent Concern About Having Another Panic Attack
Because panic attacks associated with panic disorder occur suddenly and without a known cause, may people find themselves worrying about when and where the next attack will occur. The anticipation of the next attack may cause you to feel anxious and interfere with your ability to fully function in your everyday life.
is there something besides benzos that will stop a panic attack?
Posted by: | Commentsthey won’t give them too me because i’m in treatment for drug addiction. but i have really dangerous panic attacks, where i lose control and have violent thoughts of hurting myself but can’t control myself.
is there any otc or non-addictive drugs that will stop them?
This question has been asked many times. Take a look at some great answers below:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090806094124AA7Nlyr
How can I prevent panic attacks or how can I beat panic attacks?
Posted by: | CommentsI’ve been through several treatments and therapies for panic attacks. But no therapy ever really tells me how I can prevent these panic attacks. Is there any way for me to beat these panic attacks?
Hi, Martin!
I found the information below about how to deal with panic attacks and want to share it with you. Hope it’ll will be helpful.
The tips are:
-Diet
The more balanced your diet the easier it is for your mind/body relationship to feel strong and secure. There are certain foods that are good at building inner calm and other ones that you need to avoid.
-Exercise
Besides the obvious health and relaxation benefits‚ exercise gives you a sample of what it is like to put your body into an exerted state just as if you were having a panic attack. This way you can learn to become comfortable with the heightened state of exertion without fearing that your body will not be able to handle it.
-Distraction
General anxiety is experienced by many people with panic and anxiety disorders. Distraction helps you to retrain your focus and keep your attention on what is going on around you.
-Elimination anxious thoughts
All people who have ended panic and anxiety in their lives have in some way either intentionally or unintentionally re–trained themselves to think in a positive constructive manner rather than negative spirals of anxious thought.
What are some self-help treatments for panic attacks that actually work?
Posted by: | CommentsI’m getting panic attacks more and more often and I don’t know what to do. I’ve tried a couple of natural techniques (like breathing stuff) but none of it has worked for me yet.
I can sympathize with your plight (as a former sufferer of panic attacks).
You can help yourself more than you think. It takes some dedication to the right techniques though. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about the effectiveness of alternative therapies, breathing techniques, and yoga.
Based on my own experiences, I was able to mostly control my panic attacks using a technique I heard about on the Internet called the "Move" mental technique. It’s a combination of cognitive and behaviorial conditioning that anyone can do.
My friend told me about it and wrote about some of her experiences and successful recovery using the same "Move".