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...

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KnivesAndPens
KnivesAndPens
It took forever to get a therapist and she basically told me she can't help me unless the people around me get therapy mostly my mother. It will take forever to get a new one. I don't know any coping techniques. Can anyone provide me with any tips or some words on encouragement? I am 16 and dealing with 2 anxiety disorders and a panic disorder. They are ruling my life.
deleted_user
deleted_user
What did the therapist have to say about the family and it's members? I gather nobody will go to therapy with you...
harry3333
harry3333
as I often say,order a cheap self help book on agoraphobia and panic attacks, privately from any internet bookstore, has all the advice you need. doisolve any valium type pill under tongue when next panic attack starts
deep slow breathing wiill calm you, avoid rapid shallow panting, dont tense up or fight back
maybe try a prozac type med
IMO your main need is to stop your panic attacks, see whether therapist agrees, some dont
WishKittie
WishKittie
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2007/tips-to-cope-with-a-panic-attack/all/1/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-377876/10-tips-coping-panic-attacks.html

http://www.uhs.umich.edu/anxietypanic

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/panic_disorder_anxiety_attack_symptom_treatment.htm

http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/livingwithpd/a/livingwithpd.htm

These links will lead you to information about anxiety disorders the first step is understanding what is happening to your body and then you can work on ways to prevent or at least lessen the effects of the attacks.

If I was you I would look up free counselling available in your area it is something you attend alone. If there is nothing then you should keep a detailed journal of your ups and downs each day until you get a new therapist. Although I do not agree with what your therapist has told you, you can fix yourself without fixing others, cut the negativity out of your life and move on you are to young to suffer this way.

Good Luck and God Bless
bellmarc
bellmarc
What happens when you panic? Does your mom refuse to go with you?
deleted_user
deleted_user
that is the utmost unprofessional and wrong advice I have EVER hear. I worked with a therapist, i have a horrible and unhealthy relationship with my mother and a PROFESSIONAL and EXPEREINCED therapist would have taught u ways to deal with what is around. The way YOU handle it and feel about it is how the problem can be solved. FIND A NEW THERAPIST! Many people can claim they are therapists but look at their EXPEREINCE. PLEASE check the CREDENTIALS of a therpist before going to them!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think you should get another therapist.You do not need your mother to be in therapy with you. That would not be helpful at all. And it could make things worse.Go see a doctor, meds. can help. You are not alone. Panics are really hard to cope with..I hope you get the help you need. You have many mothers here on this site! We are here for you. Stay on this site. We care about you.