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...
it's like a bad boyfriend/girlfriend that won't go away. i feel needled and tortured. third day of panic waves. what do i do? not sleeping, not eating, scared to answer the phone. no outside. why can't i just control myself.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I would focus on watching your breathing. Place your hand on your chest while you breathe and feel the strength of the air and the strength of your body to control the flow of air through yourself. Next, I would try progressive muscle relaxation. If you are not familiar with this, it is easy to look up on the web. Once you use these techniques, then you should find something you enjoy doing and do it.
I only write so much because the tone of your writing sounds so much like I go through. Even if you feel weak, you are being strong when you overcome these attacks.