Falling apart

[Proudmommalfj]

My panic attacks are so bad sometimes I don't think I'm gonna make it through it

[BonnieSue]

Yeah, that's how they feel because of the adrenaline pumped into your circulating bloodstream. Your blood pressure shoots up and you're in hyper drive over nothing. You FEEL like you won't make it but FEELINGS aren't FACTS. Try to remember that statement to help you through the next attack..."feelings are not facts". Reword it if you need to to make it memorable or more helpful for you.

[Bubbles0]

Do you have a doctor? You should address this with a doctor and maybe get on medication.

[RB2772]

I feel the same way. I've dealt with anxiety attacks now for 7 years. If you haven't already you should get a comprehensive physical from your MD to rule out anything physical. If you receive a clean report it could be time to consider meds. They helped me for 6 years. I'm just off of them now. Trying to stay off but I will not hesitate to go back to them if needed.

[Proudmommalfj in reply to RB2772]

I am on adivan and it works for my anxiety but not for a panic attack it doesn't come close to touching that I never thought of getting a full doctor work up to rule out medical in there I will deff ask my doctor I guess I'm so painiced her recently I get these attacks and I start to shiver uncontrollably and to the point my muscles will cramp up and then everything just gets worse idk how to stop it in the moment

[RB2772 in reply to Proudmommalfj]

It's difficult/impossible to immediately stop it in the moment, at least for me. What helps me is knowing that I have nothing physically wrong with me so that helps me talk myself down when I have an episode. there is medication that can help with the sudden attack and should only be taken when you need it. ask your doctor. how long have you been on adivan? it can take a good 3 months to get into your system to give you daily relief.

[Proudmommalfj in reply to RB2772]

I've been on Adivan for a year now and I am on he loswet dose and they don't work at all unless a take a few and I am just so weak from these attacks because I get the shivers that I can't stop and all the sudden my muscles will lock up and cramp from shivering uncontrolablly for so long and I have three kids I'm basically a single mom due to my fiancé being an acoholic who decided to drink again so he is not around at all and I had to move back into my parents house due to the fact my one daughter is epileptic

[TAPNewEngland]

As much as they SUCK, they do pass. When I feel one coming on, I go into another room and wait it out. Lots of breathing helps too. Get into exercise, meditation; stay busy at home too. What is your work situation like? Any triggers there or at home?