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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trying to stay calm

dks07
dks07
not feeling so good feel like i cant breath ... i feel like i cant get enough air or dont have enough lung capacity... i know its jus anxity but i'm freakin out i just took a xanax to help me calm down i''m cheking my pulse... i can't take this anymore i'm so scared
deleted_user
deleted_user
My panic attacks are like that too... isn't it the worst feeling in the world? I usually stand up and pace back and forth when it gets really bad. I spend most of that time debating whether or not I should wake up my mom to take me to the emergency room. Usually after 10 minutes or so my Xanax kicks in but sometimes the derealization can linger for more than 30 minutes. I've tried breathing exercises but that sometimes it makes things worst. I just wish I can shut off my mind during my panic attacks because it's the irrational thoughts that scares me too. Just hang in there and it will eventually pass. Good Luck!
harry3333
harry3333
any valium type tablet disolved under the tongue relaxes all the muscles quickly, also you should relax the muscles, dont tense up or fight back against it, but accept and breathe deep and slow

panic attacks cant hurt you so accept them and dont fear them
anxiety sufferers make their anxiety worse by taking their pulse, dont do it
Dav777
Dav777
Yes, Your Having A Typical Panic Attack. I had my first panic attack 2 weeks ago. Sitting in the waiting room of my dermatologist, just sitting there my right side of my chest felt like an elephant sitting on my chest and i felt trapped inside me. I was worried about what would people think if I left? I said to the receptionist I have to leave and walked out. When I got out side with the open air and sun It left as fast as it came. I also have Parkinson's since 43 now 54. You have control over these. NEVER feel uncomfortable , get out and enjoy the open space, glance at the sun and breathe. My heart goes out to you!