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Panic Attack Help ??

thisismyworld
thisismyworld
I'm 16 and suffer from panic attacks SO MUCH.

When I have them, I'm often on my bed, or even on the floor.
When these occur, sometimes my parents just really do not get it.
I'll be crying and silently screaming (muffled) for what seems like forever until I pass out, or become numb enough to move. It feels like I'm in another world. Like I'm falling through darkness and all I can think about is the wrong things I've done. Usually during panic attacks, I talk, saying "No" "Help Me" "Go Away" "Please Stop" Not loud though:/
idk. I've been to therapy and I'm on anti depressants. (Zoloft, Trazadone)
but, what works for you all??

Usually I try deep breathing, but I end up hyper ventalating.
My therapist suggests that my parents hug me O.o
but I have an extreme fear of people touching me.
Counting doesn't work.

Thanks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Like you I often end up on the floor or anywhere that makes me feel more comfortable. I have a fan that is close to where i usually am and when i start feeling bad i lay down and turn it on me. the cool air and sound often helps me feel better and relax. i also turn on pandora, they have a relaxation station or a calming station. That will help me lots of times take my mind off things. And i often pace when anxious or go for a walk. focus on the steps and nothing else and maybe take some music with you. Try and clear your mind and distract it as much as possible. it gets me through so much just by not thinking about anything but the simple processes we must do like walk or just listen.
hope this helps some and let me know if you need anything. i have been dealing with it for awhile now so i know how it goes.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Try allowing everything the next time it happens. The more you resist something and you fear it, guess what "it persists". It's like you are trying to hold a beach ball under water. Next time it happens say bring it on I can handle this, etc. Tell yourself you are on a ride at the fair. The same feelings that produce anxiety are also what you feel when excited about something. You fear something that will not hurt you. Worrying about something doesn't help either. Allow it and let it happen. It won't hurt you and your body will give up the fight if you don't care anymore. What's the worst thing that can happen? Nothing. You are living in huge fear that something will happen to you and address that. Perhaps cognitive behavior therapy would help. Where you are exposed to anxiety trigger situations and you go through it.
I used to have panic attacks during my sleep and would wake up in a sweat, heart racing etc. for years and it was not fun to wake up that way and then I started fearing every time i went to sleep. Now I just allow it and it finally lost it's grip over me. Also eating healthy and supplements have calmed my anxiety down so much. My thyroid was also a huge culprit. Just sharing suggestions to help. Best to you and keep saying "SO WHAT".