Your not insane its the anxiety it gets us feeling like that.

I just recently had the same feeling! I went through a huge change in my life and found myself having anxiety attacks; I felt like I was going to die. I actually thought I was loosing my mind I was scared to death. I took xanax for several days to help get me through the first few days and I also met with a therapist. I have found that you can control the attacks with breathing. Breathe in through your nose for 5 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, then exhale through your mouth for 10 seconds. Believe it or not, it works. Also, you may not think it right now, but you can talk yourself out of an attack. Just keep a level head and tell yourself you are going to be ok and that you are not going to let anxiety control you. Good luck!

Hello, you are not alone! When I am scared anxious or during a bad panic attack I look for ways to distract myself. I use relaxation CDs, breathing exercises, sipping on ice cold water, reminding myself that it is only anxiety and that it will pass, Klonopin which really helps, and Toprol which is a beta-blocker to keep my pulse and blood pressure under control. I also just started using the iPhone apps: Anxiety Connect, Depression Connect, Panic Talk Down, P.A.A., Panic Control and Panic Eliminator. Getting up and moving around also helps, sometimes just calling someone and hearing another person's voice, if you have no one to call try calling a prayer line or help line (You can program these numbers into your cell phone), it also helps to get on this support board and talk to others who understand what you are going through! I think it helps to read positive uplifting books, and to listen to music. Prayer is something else that can be helpful! I also take a multi-vitamin along with extra vitamin B, fish oil, vitamin D, Magnesium, calcium, C, and E.

I have also read that Chamomile tea and bananas were helpful for anxiety and panic. I also try to stay away from triggers like stress, certain foods, drinks, coffee, chemicals, and smoke that I am sensitive to. I keep a journal of when I am stressed and what I eat and drink, so I can look back later for any connection with my panic attacks and anxiety, because I sometimes have a delayed reaction. Eating healthy and getting enough sleep also helps!

I hope that you feel better real soon! Keep me posted!