Please Help

[RedDahlia1]

I feel like I need some real help today. I have been having a major panic attack for 2 hours this morning, nonstop. I feel like I never will be happy again and this is sending my mind into pandemonium. I can't stop crying and I'm throwing up every 10 minutes. I can't calm down enough to exercise or read a book. I just don't know what to do. Even though I'm perfectly healthy, my brain feels like it wants to die.

[oreamnos]

Dahlia, sounds like you need to talk this through with someone soon. A health care provider who knows you would be best but may need an appointment, they may have a hotline, or your insurer, or national crisis lines (google them)

Also for immediate relief if you don't have medication, how about active distraction, how would it be to get outside and go for a walk, would that help it pass?

[AuntieSue2]

RedDahlia1, Distraction sounds as if it would be a good avenue to take,

if you have headphones put them in your ears and put on the loudest rock or any other music you like as loud as you can stand - this will drown out your anxiety and panic.

Telephone a friend or family member, ring 111 thinking and talking interrupt the anxiety and panic.

Breath! sounds silly but breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.

If your prescribed medication use it but only as prescribed.

Go for a walk, find somewhere away from others and shout, scream & jump up n down till you feel better.

Make an appointment to see your Gp/CPN/Consultant & tell him or her what's going on.

Hope your day improves x

[mrsmiss]

So sorry you are dealing with this. I'm going through the same thing and have been prescribed medication that I keep handy when I feel an attack coming up. Sometimes, you just can't deal with things on your own and need that kind of help.

What i've found useful for me is drowning myself in music - and this is because it relaxes me personally. I sit quietly and put on music to alter my mood. I focus on the lyrics. Maybe there's something similar that you are really into that can help put your mind at ease?

I also find that just having company/a comforting presence during a panic attack is helpful. That's not always available but having that really helps

[kvolm2016]

I am sorry for this tough experience. How are you doing today?