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...
dont be too proud to tell doc and his receptionist if you have little or no money, no one else will find out
he may charge less to see you and may give you sample of meds free
if the waiting room is difficult and likely to cause you to have a panic attack, wait outside door and ask receptionist to call you when its your turn
take a list of things you want to discuss with doc and perhaps take notes if your mind goes blank after
remember, deep slow breathing will always calm you, also dont forget to breathe as this usually causes a panic attack
he may charge less to see you and may give you sample of meds free
if the waiting room is difficult and likely to cause you to have a panic attack, wait outside door and ask receptionist to call you when its your turn
take a list of things you want to discuss with doc and perhaps take notes if your mind goes blank after
remember, deep slow breathing will always calm you, also dont forget to breathe as this usually causes a panic attack
also ask pharmacisrs for names of docs who are good with nervous patients, some will come out and see you in a car in their parking area
Part of the reason I went through this was I lost my job, and my doc told me not to worry about money, or insurance. Some doctors really do care about you, and getting you better.