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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Panic Attack while on a trip alone!

Melis
Melis

Hi Friends,


I am currently on a business trip and I am someone that suffers from anxiety and panic attacks. I do receive therapy and on an SSRI. I have been doing deep breathing but whenever I am alone in my hotel room, especially at night, I get crazy panic attacks. I don't know what to do! Do I go to the ER or who do I call?! Any support would be helpful :(

anniek1234
anniek1234
Poor you I am going through the same thing, try meditation tapes, deep breathing…. Repeat calm relaxed May help take the edge off. It’s a scary place to be sending you virtual hugs. Annie
Nikki.amundson
Nikki.amundson
That’s really tough. Do you have any medications that help relax you?
Melis
Melis
Hi Nikki,

I am on Lexapro currently. I told my psychiatrist my ongoing anxiety/panic attacks but I think what it comes down to is there's no medication that will completely numb feelings. The only way I can fix this problem is by facing it head on, as hard and challenging as it is.
OhCarol
OhCarol
I am also on an SSRI, but recently had increased anxiety and panic attacks. Eventually I did go to an ER and they did help, but you might have to call more than one hospital if this happens again. The first one I called was the one associated with my primary PCP and they told me they couldn't help. So I called another hospital and they told me if I came in, they would help. They did. I saw a nurse, a doctor, and a counselor. It could be worth a try in the future.