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- Anonymous asked in the Conditions & Diseases category:
- jasmith001 answered:
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It feels like you are going to die. When I had one, it felt like my heart had stopped and I was just lying in bed waiting to die. I couldn't decide if it was a heart attack or not. Even now I still get them; I just know how to deal with them. It feels like my heart has stopped, but I know it really hasn't.
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posted by Billy at 1:22 PM
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Check out this web site it will give you alot of answers to anxiety attacks, they aren't fun and can be down right crippling, your heart punds, you sweat, get hot or cold and can be dizzy all at the same time, it is best to see a Dr. if you think your having them because they can be treated, but check out the site below and get some more info.
http://www.anxietypanic.com/
Cowgirlz
If you feel like your "Heart is stopping" don't wait. seek medical help immediately, take a nitroglycerin pill if you have them. It may be an anxiety attack, or it may be deadly!
i have had a few of anxiety attacks... but i think they are different with different people.
for me it happens sometimes when i am in a grocery store or anywhere around alot of people who seem to have no regard for each others space. like clostraphobia. i get shortness of breathe. accelerated heartbeat. my eyes open wide. and i feel super tense. but i am not afraid of small spaces. or large groups of people at like a concert. only when i am in the store. i have a good friend who had self concious anxiety attacks. like if a person said she looked fat or thin. or had a blemish or anything. she would become hysterical. like balling crying and uncontrollably. she would apologize. but she couldn't stop. like a severe depression that only lasts a few minutes. but could ruin your day. so good luck to you with that. hope this was useful in someway. no matter what your situation, you are not alone. things like this happen to millions of people.
it feels like your friend is standing on your chest, can not move or help yourself for the timme BEING...
I used to get these a long time ago. The more I fought them, the worse they got until one day I felt another attack coming on and I was so frustrated that I just spoke to "it"(I know it sounds weird)and told "it" to do with me what "you" will--in other words, I just gave in to it and was willing to accept what the end result might be.
That attack went away almost immediately and I've had very few since. When those attacks do come on, I accept them and they disappear in seconds.
It seems to be our fear of the attacks that feeds the attacks. Giving in to it-accepting it-seems to defuse the whole thing.
Sorry shrinks, you get none of my money!!
I've been having anxiety attacks for years. I used to think it was because I had a bug phobia. It wasn't. when I have an attack my heart pounds, I start shaking, I get dizzy and my stomach knots up. Anxiety is free floating and will attach itself to different things in your life. Be wary of it.
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I suffered from panic attacks for about 6 years. I agree with the person who said that the fear of the attacks fed the attacks. I had to be excused from staff meetings and had to quit an evening class I was attending because I couldn't sit in a room full of other people thinking that I couldn't get out of the room. My heart would pound and I used to try and control that by pressing my finger on my pulse really hard. That seemed to have a bit of an effect. The important thing to remember is that you have control of your body not the other way around. Panic attacks make you think that you have no control over your life or your body.That's not the case. After 6 years I found my own cure after seeing doctors, hypnotists, acupuncturists, etc. I got so fed up with them that I got angry with them. Every time I felt one coming on, I would scream at it in my head. "Why don't you just f... off and leave me alone?" Sounds bizarre but it worked because I started to take control. I started to approach them from a new angle.After a while, they got less and less. I began to have mental conversations in my head such as 'what do you think you can possibly do to me? Absolutely nothing'. I know it sounds crazy but it really was a turning point. I was in control again and they began to get less and less frequent. I haven't had one at all now for at least 3 years and I'm not afraid of them anymore - and that's the key.
I know, it feels terrible! You feel dizzy,your heart is pounding, you get sweaty and it's all at the same time. If you know this is an anxiety or panic attack ( not a heart issue or other health problem) and you don't want to take medication. You can try what worked for me. I used to have them many years ago. I found a really good way to get through them. I have also helped others when they are in the middle of an attack.By talking them through the description process. Find something to focus on, a painting or something with alot of colors works the best. You can use almost anything as long as it has a lot of descriptive properties. A bouquet of flowers is a good one also. Start picking it apart in your head, by describing it to yourself(you can say it outloud if you feel more comfortable). This is what I mean: The painting is blue and green and yellow, there are three trees lining a cobble stone street. There are seven clouds in the pale blue sky. Go through the painting piece by piece. By the time you have really started to concentrate on describing every element of the painting your breathing will be better and your attack will eventually subside. It will take some practice. But don't give up. Remember you are not alone. Many people suffer from this. Life is stressful. I hope my tip helps.Remember there is nothing wrong with seeking help from a health care professional. My tip may not be best for everyone.
in my point of view it is not anxiety but it is some sort of lack of confidence because when you see lot of people arrund you then you get nervous.have confidance and should be determined that you can face the people problem would be resolved
FOR ME WHAT WORKS IS TO TRY TO TAKE A REALLY DEEP BREATH DO THIS BY BREATHING DEEP IN THROUGH YOUR MOUTH TAKIG IN AS MUCH AIR AS YOU ACN AND THEN SLOWLY RELEASING IT YOU MAY HAVE TO DO THIS A FEW TIMES TO FEEL BETTER AND IF YOU COMBINE THIS WITH CLOSING YOUR EYES WHEN YOU DO IT THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING GOOD LUCK AND REMEMBER YOU CAN TAKE CONTROL OF THIS IT JUST TAKES TIME .
There is a saying that when we look at something like anxiety or panic attacks, they disappear. I use a technique of looking to the left and focusing on the feelings of it, then I look to the right and say I deeply and completely accept myself, I am calm and relaxed. This helps me alot. I can also recommend EFT by Gary Craig. His manual is free to download as are his newletters and hundreds of helpful hints and stories from practitioners that treat anxiety. This information is free and very empowering to do his 'tapping' and be relieved of the anxiety and panic.
I have had anxiety attacks all my life, only didn't know it.
Six years ago, I has a nervous break down bought on by general anxiety, depression and panic/anxiety attacks. My family kept telling me I needed to seek professional help, because I had a developed a trigger temper. I told them, it was their fault. They all leaned on me ,as I was the strong, logical one in the family.
When I did crash, it was like all the described symptoms here except I went into a dark place as well, and my arms would tingle if I tried to lay down. Stayed with my sister for 3 months before I could go home to my wonderful husband, who was befuddled by all of this. My sister also has had similar problems. Only someone who has gone through these disabling attacks can understand how awful they can be.
I have been on different meds 6 years. Need to change them again. We will find the right one. The key is not to give in and know that you can receive help. Another thing. It takes TIME. There is no quick relief from any emotional disorder. Don't get discouraged. No one told me that and it did a real number on me.
I agree with the others who say knowing what you have, can help you through it. We have options.
I have been seeing a therapist for 6 years and she has helped me greatly but I find I am still fighting depression daily, manifesting itself by wanting to sleep all the time. Which isn't really that bad. LOL
My advice would be don't wait for the wall to crack. Seek professional help now.
There are many many of us out there. Good luck
I have had similar symptoms all my life and have been hit with pretty crippling anxiety moments. Since it was something I had experienced all my life, off and on, I figured it was "normal", so I never sought professional help. Finally, I did see a cardiologist, who did several tests, including an echocardiogram. He found that I had Mitral Valve Prolapse, which is something you are born with and is not something that progresses. What a relief that I could put a name on the "overactive nervous system" that I had called my symptoms for so many years. My doctor told me that this is a common ailment--one in 100 people have it. They may not know they have it until for some reason their body responds to stress, illness, age or whatever and exhibits symptoms that make them seek out professional attention. I'm so thankful to put a name on my symptoms and no longer feel the anxiety that comes from the feelings of anxiety, heart pounding, cold sweats, etc. Get a good physical WITH echocardiogram (my doctor says this is the only test that can confirm MVP). Good news is it is controllable, as I have been for the last 6 years with low-dosage heart med. Good Luck!
Hello every one,Im sufering from severe panic atacks and anxiety disorder.I needhelp big time I loss my carrier as a pilot and have never been in a plane again,I really dont know what to do it is interfering with my family life as with my professional life.I dont travel any where,Im always carefull on where I go how far from medical help Im,my head gets confuse I cant think clearly and some times I just think Im going crasy,can some one help?
Thanks a lot.
I had Anxiety Attacks that made me feel like a mouse living in a World full of Eagles. I could not go to work, or even anywhere without being in fear of my life.
The cure for me is Tylenol Allergy Sinus Over The Counter Medication. I could take two of those hard to find yellow pills, and everything went away. All of the fear left.
My synopsis: Anxiety Attacks are actutally Hay Fever attacks.
Re Panic Attacks, Try good breathing methods,
ie: put your hands on your upper stomach gently and deep breath in through your nose, until your stomach feels bloated, and then exhale gently to completly empty without stopping this will get rid of useless gasses that effect panic and stress attacks
I suffered many years ago with severe panic attacks. I think it is mind over matter now.Since I got a mobile phone and started carrying a bottle of Dr Bach's Rock Rose Remedy for panic attacks with me i feel more reassured when I go out. I still have the occasional attack in a supermarket queue, but certainly a lot less frequent and feel more control in my life then i did.I also joined a diet and fitness class which has also given me a lot more confidence, which I think is the key, building your own strenghth up. Happy to share my experience with the group.
I got an anxiety attack one time so bad I had to go by ways of the local ambulance to the hospital. They had me hooked to oxygen and all kinds of other machines, and then the ER Doctor came in the room and said it was an anxiety attack. Now when I do get them I know the signs: shortness of breath, and a uncomfortable feeling in the front and back of my chest area. When I feel an attack coming on I talk quietly to myself to calm myself down, and I take slow, deep breathes ( as deep as I can take, for me sometimes it takes a while to get a deep breathe ), and then I seem to be fine. But if you are having these attacks frequently then maybe you should talk to your doctor about what is going on, see what he or she has to say about it.
Try looking at a single thing, and notice how focusing on it slowly' brings your mind to a place were you can cope with things. I have had alot of anxiety for a few years, and have had a handfull of very fearfull attacks. I've hyperventilated to the point that I literally was crippled to the ground, with all of my muscles locked up and I was unable to move for about 5 minutes. I could barely 'i'm being serious', barely move my fingers even. The fear I had was terrible, the worst that I had ever in my life. When that feeling came back, I realized what it was, and I knew how to deal with it. I can remember having the anxiety disappear, just by looking at one thing at a time. It works.
I had suffered from anxiety and panic attacks since i was a small child.
Then I came across this book - "ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS, their cause and cure" by Robert Handly (with Pauline Neff) and it completely changed the way that i looked at having anxiety.
Reading the book along with making several lifestyle changes - cutting out various stimulants, such as caffeine and most refined sugar, and taking several vitamins and minerals geared towards anxiety and mental health have made a HUGE impact on the effect that anxiety and panic attacks have on my life.
I guarantee that these things can also make a major impact on the life of those people that are suffering from them as well :)
Maybe you should try to not go places when they is gonna be a lot of people around. If you know you are gonna get this way then avoid it!!
there is a simple technique .
just draw in air three times and think cooly . if u have got friendz around , just talk
With this situation,I will say that the individual must pray about it. And I believe God will surely see him through.
My mother has suffered with panic attacks, anxiety,depression and argophobia all of my life. As i got older i too started to suffer as well, it was only because a group of friends had mentioned that my mother is controlling. I began to realise that i had been a child carer all of my life, and started to set out to break free from the clutches of my mothers dependant condition on me, she was just feeding of me and hiding her mental health etc. Anyway to cut a long story short, i became a christian during this time and was able to walk free from the bondage of my life the pains and sadness of being attached to. Dont get me wrong it was a constant battle, because it just wanted to arrached itself to me, i could see so deeply into it, that i knew the thoughts i had were trying to keep me in this dark place and my the grace of our lord jesus i was saved. I had to take every thought captive, mull it over in my head and have a constant battle then give it over to the lord and experience my healing. Remember your a overcomer.
I have set here and read all of what you all had to say about anxiety . THANKYOU all . I did'nt know what to do . It seems as I have one everyday and sometimes at night . And I think it has something to do with me thinking about it all the times as well . It had me thinking I was sick . When I go get checked out there's nothing wrong in than it has me thinking it's something else . I have not had much sleep . It's been bad . I call on GOD alot . I think about it or think it's going to happen in it do . I called 911 so many times it's bills up the wall . I have 7 kids and I always said God won't give you anything you can't do . So , when they said they think it's from my kids they put me on depressants . But after talking to a doctor a few times he said it was from me worrying to much . The things I think . Because I do stay alone with my kids . I do it all alone . So I do worry alot . Really at night when everyone is sleep and I can hear every noice around me , I think someone is going to try in break in or something or what if this or that happen . Alot of what if's with me . So, that's what it came out to be but how do I stp worring . My son a go to a friend house and I would worry until he walk back into the door . I hate anxiety . I need to get over it . My kids worry about me and I don't want that at all . But your stories has helped me . I don't wish this on no one but I have to say it helps knowing I'm not alone .
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