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...
Is there anyone else who doesn't have a trigger for their attacks? I know I'm under the biggest amount of stress I ever have been, but they happen even when I'm not thinking about it, they happen the minute I wake up, and when I'm watching tv, just randomly. And I know people say to do something to occupy your mind but it's the last thing I want to do, all I can do is curl up in a ball and wait for it to pass, I can't pay attention to anything, is this normal?
harry3333
yes its normal, panic attacks often happen when not expected
deleted_user
Have you been to see your doctor? The first thing is to get a physical. Once the typical physical triggers are ruled out; such as hyper-thyroidism, you may be diagnosed with GAD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder. There is alot of help available; and a combination of relaxation/deep breathing techniques, medication and therapy works the best:) You're not alone...
deleted_user
what is "normal" anyways? :)
deleted_user
i wake up anxious, go to bed anxious and don't sleep well...and the anxiety and fears go on all day. aaaaaaaaah! you are definitely not alone. i often through breathing am able to control a full blown panic attack. try to be present. i know it is tough!
deleted_user
Yeah i actually just happened to me 5 seconds ago. Im watching South Park and all the sudden im on the ground crying thinking im going to die. I will even wake up out of my sleep sometimes with a panic attack! What i do is what im doing right now. I'll either go on my myspace or come onto here and check out other people to know that its not just me and im fine. Do you take xanax or anything??
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