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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britt06 02/14/2017

Hi all, I am new to this. Hoping this might help relieve some symptoms / stress I've been having. I started having panic attacks about two months ago, the first time I went to the ER. Ive been to the ER about 3 times since that thinking it's something more than a panic attack. The doctor has taken exrays, blood tests, ekg exc and have stated everything looks good. These attacks have become almost daily and its been a struggle doing everyday things. It starts with pains in my heart which then triggers everything else, cold/ hott sweat, pains all over, tingling, shaking, heart palpitations, feeling like I can't breathe. It lasts over 2 hours sometimes. I'm soooo worried this will be forever or something bad will happen, I've become scared to be home alone with my baby for the fear of something happening. Anything that helps any of you that I can try?! I'm desperate :(

JFLOWERS30ADPL 02/15/2017

I totally understand where you are coming from. Everything you have said i can relate to. Just know you are not alone.I'm also afraid at nights being alone with my daughter. I've had panic attacks and anxiety for about a year. It's a struggle & i have to take it day by day but it does get better once you get control of it..
- The first thing that helped was seeing a therapist they can help you get to the bottom of your symptoms. Therapist can also help teach you techniques on how to deal with the attacks.
-Exercising also helps
-Medication
-accupuncture
-breathing exercises . taking deep breaths.
-lavender oil can help. It is suppose to calm you down.
-drinking teas such as chamomile
-yoga
-I've recently discovered that cutting sugar out of your diet can help reduce the attacks.

I know that sometimes it's just hard to get out of the house or hard to try to do stuff just because your mentally exhausted & physically. But you have to push through everything & make sure you don't isolate yourself from the world.Just know that you are not alone and every symptom you are feeling is normal when you have anxiety. Keep fighting because it does get better. & know that uf you ever need some one to talk to I'm here to help you and so is every one else on this site. Hope you feel better soon.

kat2017 02/15/2017

Hi I've been having panic attacks on and off so many years. I get dizziness, hot flashes, tingling sensations in my legs and arms, tight chest/throat, chocking sensation, racing heartbeat, unreal sensations, feeling detached from the reality etc. It's scary! I use medication called lorazepam. It helps. Sometimes, I get anxious before I get a full blown panic, so I take the medication before. The key is try to control panic before it controls you. Good luck and message me anytime if you would like!! You are not alone!

summerbabe88 02/15/2017

I suffer the same way and found a great blog about panic/anxiety. It's called TheWorryGames.com...I read it whenever I feel detached or panic coming on. You aren't alone and don't isolate yourself. I am keeping you in my thoughts.

britt06 02/15/2017

Thanks all! It's refreshing knowing I'm not alone in this or going crazy. Today was better I wasn't on edge all day, but once I got home I felt extremely dizzy. Going to take a hott bath and maybe try yoga! Thanks for the tips! Hope you all can find some relief as well!

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