Does anyone have tips on coping with anxiety attacks?

13 Responses to “Does anyone have tips on coping with anxiety attacks?”

1. uncle billy Says:
   September 22nd, 2009 at 11:24 pm

   lay down, disconnect, float in your mind.
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2. tory w Says:
   September 22nd, 2009 at 11:37 pm

   Talk to a shrink! There is this disorder called panic disorder. I know I have it. They can put u on a simple med for it.
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3. Timeless - watcher Says:
   September 22nd, 2009 at 11:59 pm

   Sit down and inhale slowly and deeply. Count to ten. Repeat as necessary.
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4. sOuL dOcToR Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 12:12 am

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5. musiclicker Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 12:25 am

   I used to get them so bad that I ended up going to the emergency room. They wouldn’t do anything for me. One doctor even laughed at me for coming there! That is when it hit me! When you realize you are OK, and nothing will happen to you, they will get less and less. Mine has never really went away after 40 years, but i have one now and don’t pay it any attention. Someone might see me, and ask "what is wrong" and I just say nothing, and keep on doing what I was before. You can teach yourself to overcome them. I still get them, but I just tell myself I’m OK, and in a few seconds I am truly OK! You can get medication for this, but I think the meds only make it worse in the long run. The meds will help while you are taking it, but as soon as you run out of meds you will have one worse than the ones before. Deal with it! It won’t hurt you, and you have just got to believe yourself that you are OK. Good Luck!!
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6. It's just a Junk! Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 am

   Sit down..Bend forward …Inhale fully and then breath out very slowly….It works…and the guy above is talking sense..read it!
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7. deputydeathdirtyoldmanwhome Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 12:46 am

   first and foremost seek professional help from your doctor and or psyce therapist. secondly realize that you must force yourself to think rationally, calm yourself , close your eyes and count to ten and realize that almost every single fear you have is irrational and unjustified, and that even if they are not that it really doesn’t matter and almost everything in time can/will be resolved one way or another so don’t worry and don’t give into disparity or depresion . life’s too short and precious to waste your time on fears that don’t matter. focus on the positive and live and enjoy life, not fear it . you will soon find that if you have a positive attitude and project that positive attitude so will those around you and if not dump em and move on don’t let them drag you back down if they want to drown let em. save yourself.
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8. sluggo1947 Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 1:17 am

   I suffered from anxiety attacks for years. Yes, you should see a Doctor, but remember that nobody or anything is making these attacks stronger than yourself. You can get so hyped up worrying about them, that when you feel a little stressed you "panic" instead of saying, "I’ve had this before, this to will pass"
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9. Bimble Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 2:02 am

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10. jthessen Says:
    September 23rd, 2009 at 2:51 am

    usually anxiety attacks are caused from an over worked subconscience, when you are experiencing anxiety, try to understand what situation or problem that is unresolved that could be bothering you, think about that situation and make yourself list all the reasons that are causing you to panic, and step by step one solution at a time, and you will find yourself identifying the root of the problem, and make logical rational decissions to resolve the problem that is causing the anxiety
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11. AngelRose Says:
    September 23rd, 2009 at 3:39 am

    There is some awesome advice above, unfortunately I am still at level one and cannot vote. But nonetheless, I definitely say try and get on top of the anxiety attack. I have had them before and they are just awful. However someone told me that if you can get on top of them, relax and realise that nothing will happen and that it is only an attack, then you can certainly control it and not let it control you. Also try meditation, as mediation apparently can allow you to control it. Good luck!
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12. ppv Says:
    September 23rd, 2009 at 3:51 am

    Anxiety is a complex combination of emotions that includes fear, apprehension and worry, and is often accompanied by physical sensations such as palpitations, nausea, chest pain and/or shortness of breath.

    Anxiety is often described as having cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. The cognitive component entails expectation of a diffuse and uncertain danger. Somatically the body prepares the organism to deal with threat (known as an emergency reaction); blood pressure and heart rate are increased, sweating is increased, bloodflow to the major muscle groups is increased, and immune and digestive system functions are inhibited. Externally, somatic signs of anxiety may include pale skin, sweating, trembling, and pupillary dilation. Emotionally, anxiety causes a sense of dread or panic and physically causes nausea, and chills. Behaviorally, both voluntary and involuntary behaviors may arise directed at escaping or avoiding the source of anxiety. These behaviors are frequent and often maladaptive, being most extreme in anxiety disorders. However, anxiety is not always pathological or maladaptive: it is a common emotion along with fear, anger, sadness, and happiness, and it has a very important function in relation to survival.

    Neural circuitry involving the amygdala and hippocampus is thought to underlie anxiety. When confronted with unpleasant and potentially harmful stimuli such as foul odors or tastes, PET-scans show increased bloodflow in the amygdala. In these studies, the participants also reported moderate anxiety. This might indicate that anxiety is a protective mechanism designed to prevent the organism from engaging in potentially harmful behaviors such as feeding on rotten food.

    A chronically recurring case of anxiety that has a serious effect on a person’s life may be clinically diagnosed as an anxiety disorder. The most common are generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

    Mainstream treatment for anxiety consists of the prescription of anxiolytic agents and/or referral to a cognitive-behavioral therapist. There are indications that a combination of the two can be more effective than either one alone.

    The acute symptoms of anxiety are most often controlled with anxiolytic agents such as benzodiazepines. Diazepam (valium) was one of the first such drugs. Today there are a wide range of anti-anxiety agents that are based on benzodiazepines, although only two have been approved for panic attacks, Klonopin and Xanax. All benzodiazepines are physically addictive, and extended use should be carefully monitored by a physician, preferably a psychiatrist. It is very important that once placed on a regimen of regular benzodiazepine use, the user should not abruptly discontinue the medication.

    Some of the SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) have been used with varying degrees of success to treat patients with chronic anxiety, the best results seen with those who exhibit symptoms of clinical depression and non-specific anxiety or general anxiety disorder concurrently. Beta blockers are also sometimes used to treat the somatic symptoms associated with anxiety, especially the shakiness of "stage fright."

    I can give you a treatment plan, but it is better to consult a Clinical Psychiatrist.

    Alprazolam 0.25mg SR in the morning and Sertraline 50mg in the evening. Stop Alprazolam after 6 weeks. You can increase the dose of Sertraline upto 200mg, if necessary.

    Panic disorder is real and potentially disabling, but it can be controlled. Because of the disturbing symptoms that accompany panic disorder, it may be mistaken for heart disease or some other life-threatening medical illness. This misconception often aggravates or triggers future attacks. People frequently go to hospital emergency rooms when they are having a panic attack, and extensive medical tests may be performed to rule out these other conditions, thus creating further anxiety.

    Treatment for panic disorder includes medications and a type of psychotherapy known as cognitive-behavioral therapy, which teaches people about the nature of panic attacks, the cycles of negative thoughts, and demonstrates ways to interrupt the panic process.

    Medications can be used to break the psychological connection between a specific phobia and panic attacks. Medications can include antidepressants (SSRI’s, MAOI’s, etc.) taken every day, or anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines, e.g. — Valium, Ativan, Xanax, etc.) during or in anticipation of panic attacks. Exposure to the phobia trigger multiple times without a resulting panic attack (due to medication) can often break the phobia-panic pattern, allowing people to function around their phobia without the help of medications. However, minor phobias that develop as a result of the panic attack can often be eliminated without medication through monitored cognitive-behavioral therapy or simply by exposure. The decision to participate in this therapy personally or through a registered practitioner should always be made in conjunction with a medical professional.

    Often, a combination of psychotherapy and medications produces good results. Some improvement may be noticed in a fairly short period of time–about 6 to 8 weeks. Thus appropriate treatment by an experienced professional can prevent panic attacks or at least substantially reduce their severity and frequency–bringing significant relief to 70 to 90 percent of people with panic disorder. [2] Relapses may occur, but they can often be effectively treated just like the initial episode.

    In addition, people with panic disorder may need treatment for other emotional problems. Clinical depression has often been associated with panic disorder, as have alcoholism and drug addiction. About 30% of people with panic disorder use alcohol and 17% use drugs such as cocaine or marijuana to alleviate the anguish and distress caused by their condition. Research has also suggested that suicide attempts are more frequent in people with panic disorder, although this research remains controversial.

    As with many disorders, having a support structure of family and friends who understand the condition can help increase the rate of recovery. During an attack, it is not uncommon for the sufferer to develop irrational, immediate fear, which can often be dispelled by a supporter who is familiar with the condition. For more serious or active treatment, there are support groups for anxiety sufferers which can help people understand and deal with the disorder.

    Other forms of treatment include journalling, in which a patient records their day-to-day activities and emotions in a log to find and deal with their personal stresses, and breathing exercises, such as diaphragmatic breathing. In some cases, a therapist may use a procedure called interoceptive exposure, in which the symptoms of a panic attack (such as hyperventilation) are induced in order to promote coping skills and show the patient that no harm can come from a panic attack. Stress-relieving activities such as tai-chi, yoga, and physical exercise can also help ameliorate the causes of panic disorder. Many physicians will recommend stress-management, time-management, and emotion-balancing classes and seminars to help patients avoid anxiety in the future.
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13. william m Says:
    September 23rd, 2009 at 4:25 am

    Why not try a solution that does not require the use of medication. Check out this site:

    http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/?utm_source=YahooAnswers&utm_medium=link%2Bpost

    It has helped many people that have had panic/anxiety attacks….

    Good Luck…
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