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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deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi everyone im Becky!
Im also new on here. Have suffered with all sorts of anxiey problems for 6 years & i've really had enough as they rule everything i do & its stopping me from having a social life. People have suggested i start having hypnotherapy but i dont know too much about it, has anyone tried it & does it work?

xxxxx
K9Linda
K9Linda
Welcome Becky! I've had hypnotherapy once. Therapist has not brought up doing it again--not sure why. Since I only had it once I really can't tell you whether it really works or not. They say you have to have a few to several of them to get any benefit from them. Are you seeing a therapist now? Does this therapist specialize in panic and anxiety as well as hypnotherapy? You probably should start there first. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
ItsKimi
ItsKimi
(Hey Linda!)

Hi Becky,

I think hypotherapy is fantastic. However, you really have to trust your therapist. It has helped me so much, but EMDR has also been another useful tool for me - in fact, more useful than the hypnotherapy. Just remember this whole barking like a dog thing is just on TV. :) You are totally aware of what is going on at all times. Good luck, and if you can please check into EMDR.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi and welcome!
Never had it. Actually I'm skeptical of it.
Stay strong!
deleted_user
deleted_user
All i've done so far is ring round a few places about prices & how long each session lasts..im still building up the confidence to actually go for it. My problem is i always find a reason not to do things & it could go on forever. Its almost like i've got so used to feeling scared that im afraid to get help even though it could totally change my life. does that sound silly or has anyone else felt like that?? xxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Boo123 ~ I have many anxiety problems and have tried hypnotherapy with 2 different hypnotherapists.
1. It is not all people who go under, everyone is different.
2. It can be costly, they may ask you to come back more than they first anticipated, so check that out.
3. Please check that they are registered as a hypnotherapist.
My experience was not positive. Both managed to get me under, but the outcome did not help me.
Everyone is different, you get so anxious you would try anything, but look out for people who just want to line their pockets.
I feel fear and panic a lot, and frightened of everything, so you are not alone. Feel free to look at my profile if you like. Perhaps some medication would help you? Good luck x
harry3333
harry3333
it may make the panic disorder easier to live with but doesnt seem to help sufferers recover, agree it can be expensive
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