I listen to audio relaxation tapes and that definately helps me a lot. It's kinda like meditating without any weird stuff. You need to initially do it every day for around a fortnight and then just a couple of times a week and you should notice a difference.

The sent of lavender helps me so much with anxity Lavender candles lavender baths It has a calming effect.Also Valerian Root Its natural has the same effect as valuim You can but it at health food stores wonderful stuff!!!!!!!Peace to you love

The only thing that works for my anxiety & panic attacks - Xanax. I know it's a med but I'm unable, by myself, to calm my mood.
I'm hoping you start to feel better soon. Hugs~~~

I CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING THAT IS NOT MEDICAL RELATED. I HAVE TO HAVE MY XANAX IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN. SORRY, THAT'S NOT MUCH ELP....LOVE

Sweety you just have to find what works for you. You have gotten control once now take control of it again! I've had anxiety attacks since I was 19. I lay in bead and oncentrate on my breathing. Soft music in the background and I try to read and get my mind on something else. I know you don't really know what is causing the anxiety alot of the time but just hang in there and take control of this ugly monster. My heart goes out to you. Best wishes and happy thanksgiving...do as little as possible to day on this very stress filled day. xoxo ~dixie

Is there any way to increase your intake of Klonipin. I see you're on it. Can you get in touch with the doctor who prescribed it (answering service).

Now, I hate to say this, and I'm not saying it's the right thing to do but, if you're REALLY desperate and depending on what meds you're taking (don't remember from your profile...just noticed the Klonipin), is it possible for you (again be VERY sure) to have a glass, or even half a glass of wine??

Again, I don't advocate drinking with meds, especially some of them, but maybe just a little wine to take the edge off. Not sure if this is a good idea for you or even practical. But I've done half a glass if I'm really badly off and can't get help.

I try to avoid drinking at all. Actually haven't had to use this "method" in over a year. But it worked to relax me a bit. Avoid caffeine. Try chamomile tea...and try to get in touch with the doc if you can.

Please update us on how you're doing...... I'll check in later..

love, morus

I never had a panick attack in my life until the FM took its place in my life!! I hate them
I am on two different SSRI's for meds..the combo helps a great deal...but does not rid them completley,
I found deep breathing helps me a great deal. I sit strainght in a chair...empty my mind..and concentrate on the sound of my breathing. I breathe in a large breath through my nose...and then slowly let it out through my mouth. I do this several times until I feel better...and the attack is over. DO NOT LET IT TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE!! I did and it is hell. Ifeel so much better now...and breathing si something you do everyday and can do anywhere ! I know I could not do it without the meds. I tried going off and they came back with a vengence...so I have relaized that life with meds are my life...or I ll have NO life. Take ahold of your strength and fight with everything you have.
Manyhugs ..
Donna xox

CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING NOT MEDICAL RELATED OTHER THAN PRAYING OR PERHAPS SOME MEDITATION I NEVER HAVE DONE BUT I HERE IT CAN BE VERY RELAXING.
LOVE TRISH

THE MEDITATION IS WHAT I HAVE NEVER DONE. HOWEVER I AM ALWAYS PRAYING I CAN'T GET UP IN THE MORNIN WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGING GOD. FOR HE IS THE REASON I EXIST WITHOUT HIM I AM NOTHING.
TRISH

Trish...I agree. You know, I was at a mass at my daughter's high school the other night. The priest was praying for petitions...those who were sick,etc. For some strange reason, he focused on pain. I really don't know why. He said "Let us pray, in particular, for those who suffer any kind of physical and emotional pain. They are very special individuals who are suffering as Christ did on his way to the cross and on the cross. These people have a special bond with the suffering of our Lord and they hold a special place on this earth." There was more. I know this may seem trite (sp?) but I truly believe that this is true. I have believed that God put me in this position for a reason. I haven't entirely figured it out yet, but I know there is a reason for ALL of us being in this pain and sometimes ANXIETY...like Shelley is feeling. Take heart Shelley...this too shall pass. You've been given some great suggestions. I hope you are finding, or will find, that some of them work.

God bless,

Morus

Xanax - it's a med but it works and it works fast.

Self relaxation and hyponosis. Lay on your back, make your mind quiet, start at your toes saying, my toes are relaxed, the balls of my feet are relaxed, my heels are relaxed, etc. until you get to the top of your head.

I think all of these are good ideas, so fill the tub with hot water and lavender salts, take in half a bottle of wine, the CD player and calming Cd's get in the tub, do some deep breathing, pretend your floating in the ocean and just start praying. That should do the trick, if it doesn't turn on soe rock and roll music and splash away. I hope something helps soon. SMILE

Cut back on caffeine and lots of herbal teas and Melatonin works to make you sleep, well and peacefully and Camomile tea, ask at a Herbal or Natural whatever type of store! Also relaxation or meditation, fresh air= a walk before bed. Hot bath or shower. And Ivory has lavender cake soap or liquid for bath or shower. Soft music, or reading or boring program on t.v.

Alcohol makes some people awake.