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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harry3333 07/14/2014

its accepted that a largish dose of any valium type pills will stop or reduce any panic attack, yet many sufferers refuse to take any or will only take a too small dose
being too proud stops many from getting their panic attacks under control

LuckyEmpath 07/17/2014

Good advice. It is difficult in our society to have anxiety and panic because many people do think we are just making a big thing out of nothing. It's an invisible illness that is not understood so many people think we can just 'get over it'. It's very frustrating to say the least.

I tried valium to help me relax at the dentist. It didn't touch my anxiety but Klnonopin did. I took Paxil for 10 years to keep my anxiety away all day every day and was never a fan of rescue meds like Xanax. I liked the evenness of being on Paxil rather than the highs and lows of anxiety I saw my brother feel with Xanax. Personal preference.

notopanic 01/10/2015

but how much Xanax is too much... I find I am starting to have to take it almost everyday. I wouldn't care on the one hand, but I don't function very well being doped up...

harry3333 01/10/2015

Xanax etc shouldn't be relied on too much, carry pills with you for emergencies only
deep slow breathing helps you to relax

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