Panic Attacks Support Group
A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...
I missed an appt with my doctor yesterday because I have trouble leaving my house at times. Now I have to go to a no show clinic on Friday or I can't see my doctor or get meds. Almost out and I don't know what to do. The drive is over 20 mins. and I'm freaking out about trying to get there without having a major panic attack and getting in an accident or getting there and having my hear rate be of the charts. I have to meet with the nurse. I have severe panic attacks and an irregular heart rate that I take medicine for, but when I get really stressed it sometimes goes out of whack and I have to be hospitalized.
Any tips on how to stay calm the night before and the way there without much medicine?
I have done deep breathing exercises. Nothing seems to help when I get in that state.
Any tips on how to stay calm the night before and the way there without much medicine?
I have done deep breathing exercises. Nothing seems to help when I get in that state.
I have panic attacks everywhere, including occasionally while I'm driving - though not too often. In those times I get very afraid of getting into an accident. Trying to control my breathing is about the only thing I can do as all meds that have been prescribed by my doctor have not helped. I know this method doesn't seem to work for you, but I don't see many other options when it sneaks up on you when you're driving. If meds help with your attacks then you may just have to gut it out, as scary as that can be - that's what I do. However, do you have a friend that can take you, or can you call a cab or something? I totally understand your situation. I hope you are able to find a solution and get through this so you can get your medications. Good luck to you!
The breathing helps somewhat. I need to start preparing now, but not worrying and focusing too much on it.
It is such short notice to find someone to take me, my friends all work.
My husband is very controlling, he would never let me ride public transportation. We only have a bus. He doesn't even like me going to my doctor or therapist. I'm just going to do my best to stay calm and take the meds. I have. I'm a mess at times even when I take them so I have to go to this or I can't get meds. anymore. Thank you for your kind words.
How are you doing now? Did you manage to get your meds? I hope you're doing alright. Peace to you.
-while driving talk on the phone, wirelessly if it's the law lol, to a friend or family member to help keep your mind busy. Next thing you know you're at your destination.
- roll down the window, feel the wind in your face and turn the radio up and sing. The wind in your face is putting air in lungs getting oxygen and very calming for me.
-find a retired or current rn or medical friend, when you are having an attack you can call them and they can talk you through it. My friend just talks to me and tells me it's normal and answers all my questions that I'm asking in a panic. It's a sense of security for me I guess.
I hope one of these might help. Take care.