Just breath I know it is hard. But you know in the back of your mind it is a panic attack and nothing will or can happen to you. PM me if you need to talk I will give you my AOL IM.


Have a great night and breath.

Not loads to say that will help my friend but you are not alone and know that the feelings will pass. Apart from meds, what are you doing for your anxiety? I suffer the same and recent events in my life have meant I have been owrse than ever! No sleep for 8 days lead to hullucinating etc... dramatic weight lose..... I keep in regular contact with my GP, who - well, does little apart from medicate. Miss x

Hiya, i wouldnt take any more meds than you have to just in case. Eventhough it sounds daft try getting up and having a good stretch. When you stretch your arms in the air take a deep breath through your nose and hold for four seconds, then exhale through your mouth, for six seconds, while dropping your arms back to your sides, then give your arms a good shake. Keep repeating this for a whlie and see if it helps.

Normally doing a couple of tasks like this tends to help divert your thoughts away from how bad you are feeling especially when you have to count your breathing exercises.

If that doesnt work try running on the spot, sounds daft but again it will just help distract you so that you can take control and it will help you regain control of your heart rate.

Keep in touch, these things may not help but talking will. good luck!

i know how you feel and i get the same feelings, its not nice when it happens especially when it happens in bed at night. I really agree with deep breathing though. It really does help. Really focus on it and eventually you will feel calmer and in control. remember that these are just feelings and they cannot harm you no matter how scary they get.everything will be ok x

I can relate....sometimes my heart feels like it will just pound out of my chest! Be careful with your meds....try deep breathing....that really helps me....or I'll just go out and look at the stars or something else to take my mind off the anxiety.....hang in there!!

thanks guys - got to sleep eventually, feel better but cant stop thinking bout last nite, its like each bad episode scars u for life!! i feel a rite idiot now, asking if i shud take more tablets! thats a bad idea for anyone else who is considering that, i no that now i feel better, i just felt a bit desperate, i'm ok tho vicky xxxxxxx

Hi Vix. Don't dwell on last night or you will set yourself up for another attack. Just go about your business and stop thinking about it. I know it's hard to do but if you don't when you go to bed again your brain is going to expect this to happen because it is now a memory.