Went to the beach today.. Was a relaxin day.. Sittin on my chair and all of a sudden..BAM.. Get omg I'm anxious.. Thoughts going thru my head ..PANIC .. Thinking I'm getting a soar chest . I'm going to have a heart attack.. I stayed put instead of running home.. I let it pass.. Been her for a couple hours and I'm nice and relaxed.. That's what we all need to do people is let it pass and we will all see it's over as quickly as it comes.. And now I am embracing this relaxation time at the beach!!!! I know we all have it in us to break this terrible demon we all live with.. Let's not let it control us......
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That’s the best feeling once it passes! Glad you got to enjoy the beach!
I have panic attacks bad like they last forever I also get scared that my heart rate is going to race for too long and cause a heart attack
Yes I totally understand.. You know in your head that it's only a panic attack.. I tell myself that as well and I still get all worked up over it.. I do my breathing exercises and it does help to slow down my heart rate.. Unfortunately the only thing u can do is let come and then they pass.. It sucks you have for a really long time.. I had one that last a few hours the other night.. But when it passed I felt normal again.. U have to fight them.. They have ruined our life's.. I feel your pain.. And unless you have them.. No one knows what we go thru.. They will get better I promise. They will never completely go away.. We have to live with this demon.. Hang in there.. Find someone to talk or text .. It really helps me out a lot...
I just wish I get it under control so I can live
You will that a I promise you.. You need therapy.. You will see that they will get less and less,, I stayed home from work for 3 months when I first got them when I was 18.. I am 52 now and I still get them.. But I have learned to cope .. And also will you.. Baby steps..
I spent 6 years not leaving my home till just now and I’m so scared of becoming that again
You have to fight it... don't go backwards.. You need to go out.. Even to this day.. I still can't drive a long distance by myself fearing I will have a panic attack. Go out and stay out more and more everyday.. You have to..
Do you ever get pressure in ur chest and feel like ur heart is racing for hours on end that’s what’s happening right now and my mind keeps telling me I’m going to have a heart attack
I am sorry to hear you are going through that. I experience it too. It helps me sometimes to do something to busy myself and take my mind off of the sensations. It usually helps me. I hope you are feeling better soon.
It’s been going for 4 hours is that normal
Do you have a way to take your pulse and heart rate?
No I don’t if I try to take it a lot worse
Yes that's normal.. I have had them for days on and off.. Your thinking to much about them..
It sucks
I know it sucks I hate it as much as you.. You will get thru it.. Let it pass..
I’m trying just so scared it hasn’t stopped yet
You have nothing to fear just the panic attack .. Nothing is happening except that.. Your in your bed.. Get comfy and let the panic attack pass.. You ARe going to be mentally exhausted after this that you will sleep the night away!!
I hope so I think I’m only getting them because I’m home alone sis is working
What times your sister get home? Have a cold drink of water.. What's your fav band?
She works till 10pm it’s only 6pm now and I like a lot of country music
It's 830 here.. Where do you live? Listen to some johnny cash,, he always puts a smile on my face.. Do you smoke.. Get out of bed.. Have a water and walk to the end of the street!!
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The man in black makes everything better. So does Hank
I live in Colorado where you from I smoke vap I’m trying to stop smoking again I started it up a month ago I was 7 years smoke free then last month got bad
I hate to say it .. But screw it start smoking again.. It calms me down.. Just until the panic attacks calm down.. You quit once you can quit again..
If you were having a heart attack you would feel like your chest got hit by a train.. Your not having a heart attack..
It’s mostly I’m scared that my heart is going to keep racing the way it is and cause me to have a heart attack
You will be ok.. Just try to relax.. Watch a fav sitcom. Or put on some music.. The more you think about it the worse it gets.. Breath thru the nose hold your breath and exhale and say relax as you exhale.. U can do it.. Your not alone.. There all sorts of people like us out here.. Would it not be great to put all of us on an island!! Lol
I’m just so scared of dyeing
Try and do some breathing. Put on a guided YouTube or watch something on tv or go to the grocery store and buy yourself a treat. Anything to get your focus on something else
I’ve been trying but nothing working right now
How are you now are you less stressed out? Have it calmed down a little?
Just anxiety idk if my heart is racing I don’t want to try to get up I’m scared I might panic all over again
Well then don’t. Can you turn in the tv and just relax for a little bit?
I’m trying to
Poor person.. Don't know if it's a girl or guy.. But my heart goes out to them.. I been there and sometimes I have the same thing.. It last all night.. Thinking I'm having a heart attack.. It really sucks..
You have to fight it.. The longer you lay In bed the worse it is for you... me and everyone else is here.. Wash your face with cold water don't wipe it off .. Let it be cool and go for a 3 min walk...
Ok
Ok message back let me know how u feel. After your walk..
I will thank you for being there for me
No problem.. Now go do it.. You will feel better I promise..
How u feeling?
Just sitting outside now I feel a little anxious
Well a little anxious is good. A lot better than a panic attack.. See I told you , you were not having a panic attack.. Just chilax .. It's a beautiful night out.. Look up at the stars.. You guys have those in Colorado? Lol
Yes I wish I had my telescope I love the stars
Your going to be fine.. Tomorrow is another day!! But enjoy the peaceful feeling tonight.. No panic attacks
Yes just breathless
How u feeling tonight?
Better than yesterday
Heyyyy that's great.. Did that cold water on ur face and walk help?
Yes it did thank you
I told you.. See I promised you.. You would not have a heart attack..
Still get scared
I know how u been? Have you been feeling better?
I have ups and downs been trying to push threw them
Well sounds like your doing a lot better.. When you are feeling embrace it!! It will remind you of times before your panic attacks and will make you realize you can beat this...
That’s great sounds like you got some great coping skills. Sometimes we need to accept what our body is doing and not fight against it. When you tense up more it makes you more anxious. You learned how letting go and allowing it to pass was the best thing you could have done. The more you resist the more it persists. I get anxiety out of nowhere all the time for no reason and hope it doesn’t turn into full blown panic attack at times. Great job!
Omg one night on my way home.. Not stressed at all.. Have not had one for a really long and I get a big one .. I'm like WTF where that come from?? It's crazy the way the mind works.. I try but it still so mentally exhausting.. My problem is I wake up most mornings with a knot in my stomach.. That I can't figure out.. How long you been suffering?
For many years. It sucks! I could be making my bed or about to get on the road and all of the suddenly it hits me. And it’s like crap.. That’s when I have to tell myself I am not my thoughts I am not my feelings and try to separate the anxiety from me and tell myself or even I said “ So what!! “ out loud saying smelling essential oils even too
Yes that's great .. Keep that up.. I used to have a sticker on my dash board and I would say ' that's my weekend at the beach sticker.. Stress free weekend' and I would look at it and think how I went that whole weekend without any panic attacks and tell myself I can do it again...
Well said
but don't say you live with the demon. Demon has no place in your body. So glad you are doing well
Im sorry but it's not a demon. I can understand where you are coming from: wholeheartedly. Our own mind brings these fears in our head. It's not a demon it's our own selves. It's a fear threshold that people, with an anxiety disorder, fight with everyday. If we trained our brain to stay in the analytical part of our brain the panic ends. It's all about prevention when it comes to the brain's adverse reactions to fear.
Knowledge is power.
Sunni☀️
Definitely knowledge is power. The more coping skills you can learn the better
Yes it's the tools and coping skills you are dead on..
Yep!
So glad for you....that you managed to stay with it.....It's so draining to feel anxious.
Well I have it all my life, and it's not going away.. Perhaps demon is not the correct word.. But damn I feel it there everyday of my life.. So I consider it my demon, because it takes over all my rational thinking!!!!
Draining OMG some days it feels like I just ran a 25k's marathon.. After I had a 10 second panic attack..
Good for you! Be proud of yourself. My wife would say to me “you get an ‘A’ for self-care!” (Sometimes I got an F, but nobody’s perfect.)
I’m also finding some success with not fighting anxiety, I try to look at it as just a part of me, that I can treat with compassion (from Thich Nhat Hanh). And it always passes.
How bad did your panic attacks used to be? I’m really struggling right now :(. My panick attacks increase my heart rate, I feel like I can’t breathe and lose the ability to talk . Sometimes it comes to seizures. I went to the hospital and stayed for an entire week under observation and they couldn’t see a trigger and I went to a psychiatrist. Since these happen once or twice a month, and didn’t mess with my everyday life, he didn’t think I needed to start medication. The worst part of it is that sometimes I don’t know what I’m anxious about and it comes out of nowhere. I don’t trust myself to drive.
For a long time I didn’t know it was a panic attack and have been trying to do my breathing exercises but when they come I feel like I’m suffocating. Any advice?
Survivor4Ever in reply to
Have you tried this app called MindShift
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No I haven’t but I’ll give it a try. It’s just that these attacks can get so strong I don’t have time to react properly and end up hyperventilating and having to sleep it off. Thank you
Thistooshall in reply to
I too suffered with panic attacks for years until I stopped all caffeine. What a difference it made!
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That's awesome🙂. Glad you found relief.
Yes I stopped drinking coffee or teas and coke years ago.. That really made a huge difference...
I’m also on a bento (ativan) which I take 3 times a day. It’s only .5 and it does not make me drowsy. Are you on any benzo?
I take lorazapan. .5 every morning.. I don't think it does anything for me anymore.. I still get those panic attacks.. Lately I been on this stupid kick of having a heart attack and what's going to happen to my dog!! Crazy the way our minds work hey!!!
Lorazepam is generic for ativan. Same medication. I used to be on .5 but four months ago when I started working from home I became super anxious and had to take more. I’m still not 100 percent. But I get what you say about our minds. Sometimes they get stuck in a loop and it’s very challenging to change but with time it will happen. We have to be patient. For me, every day is a struggle in spite of being better than four months ago. I think the entire world is suffering very much since the pandemic. Are you on an antidepressant. I’m on lexapro.
No nothing else just that... I know I have to deal with it for the rest of my life.. And that gets me down.. I see friends and family living the high life.. But I'm limited to were I can go and things I can do.. Because of this panic attack BS . That brings me down
Have you thought of going on an antidepressant. It may help you.
No I don't want to take another pill.. I will just live with it
I understand.
I really don't get depressed .. It's them damn panic attacks
How are you today?
I'm good .. Worked all day .. Had dinner .. Sushi. Yummmy and just playing with the dog... how was your day?
Happy for you that you had a good day. I’ve been experiencing a lot of anxiety all day.
What did you do today?? Why have you been anxious? What's on your mind...
I think because I don’t work in the summer since I work in a school and I’m anxious about what’s gonna happen in September. I would like to go back to work but our union is opposed. Let’s see what happens. Fear of the unknown I suppose.
Well we can't control what happens and yes it's easy to fear the unknown.. And it's a crazy world right now.. Do me a favour .. Right down if you can remember all the things you feared about over the years and think about what the outcome was!!! Most times things have a way of working out,,
Wow. Your advice makes a lot of sense! I see your point!
I was the same.. Thinking omg what if this happens and that happens, And at the end I'm like WTH was I worried about.. I worked myself up for nothing..
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Watch this video. It will get your mind off anxiety for a few mins
Loved this video. Sent it to some friends. Thank you!!!!!!!
Yes it's a great video...
Sorry to hear.. Well the 1st time I got them I was 18 and didnt leave the house for 3 months.. The last thing I thought of before bed and the 1st thing when I opened my eyes..is Panic attacks .. Therapy really helped me.. It's funny I am a sales manager in charge of used car operations.. I worked in some big stores .. The more work I have the less I think about panic attacks.. The driving OMG I had to learn to drive again.. I could only do a couple exits at a time fearing I was having a panic attack and wanted to run home.. That was my safe zone , home!!! ..( still today I can not drive by myself longer than a 40 min drive fearing I will have a panic attack) I just learned that once it comes let it come, do your breathing exercises , and we all know when its over you feel so much better..
As the seizures it's you body getting to worked up. You need to brace yourself.. Tell yourself ,, " it's a panic attack and it will pass .. It's mind over matter .. Easier said then done, trust me I know... but once you take this mentality you will find they will get easier.. Take a sticker and tape it to you dash board .. I used a smile face . And let sticker remind you of an event or a weekend where you were anxiety free.. And you will smile.. And also remember this affects a lot of people.. I used to feel alone.. I would pull over , get out of my car, walk a few feet and look at people driving by and think to myself .. I bet at least 2 or 3 off those 20 drivers that past me , also suffer from PA...
Oh yeah I had an experience I needed to get somewhere and was driving on the service road and needed to get on the freeway to get there all of suddenly BAM... I pulled over in a parking lot freaking out I sat there for a second and told my mind to Shut up for about about 2 minutes and that I needed to get somewhere. Somehow it shut up and I got on the freeway and got where I needed to get to
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Thank you for replying. I’ve been trying to do that lately but it’s still a work in progress. I had two panic attacks yesterday. The first one wasn’t as intense and I was just breathing and let it pass. I was in the middle of cleaning my bathroom and felt it sneak up on me and tried to resist it saying that it was a panic attack and to get over it but it just got worse so I had to lie down and sleep :(.
I guess kind of like you said to just accept it and let it pass.
Good.. Did you feel better after you slept? You have to find things that will work for you.. I understand you just can't sleep if your out in public .. But you can always find a seat and let it pass.. I know it's embarrising if your out with people to tell them what's going on.. But you can say you been having vertigo lately and just need to sit down for a minute.. You have to find things that will make you feel better and let the PA pass and you can continue with you day.. My 1st thing was I wanted to run home ( my safe zone) the more I did that the worst I got.. I was just feeding the beast!!!!
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Sleeping does help but I don’t think it’s sustainable. I still live with my family since it’s so unpredictable and have to go home and sleep which makes me miss classes etc. I think I just need to sit through it. Last year, it happened while I was in the middle of class and freaked out my classmates and professor. Lucky for me it didn’t last as long and was able to get up and speak in front of my classmates. I used to think this was a physical thing rather than a psychological thing. Now that I know I guess it’s a matter of practice. I’m hoping one day I can live on my own since I’m graduating soon and might need to find a job that could be far away.
detour13 in reply to
I recall my 1st attacks happening at grade 8.. I used to get really bad stomach aches .. And then at 18 I got them full out... you will be fine once you learn to cope with them.. Change can be hard and anxious but once you settle in and make your surroundings your own, you will fine, I had huge panic attacks getting married and moving out of my parents place, but you will be find the inner strength. Trust me you will..
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I just wanted to get back to you so I could thank you. From your OP you were talking about letting the attack happen and pass and it’s been working so far for me. The feeling was coming and all I did was take a deep breath to accept it and it stops progressing. Mentally preparing myself saying ‘ok this is going to happen’ actually slowed my heart rate and therefore calming me down. Again. Thank you 😊❤️
I get really anxious driving a car now. I was in a bad car accident 2 years ago, I luckily didn't get hurt but it totalled the car. I'm sharing my mom's car with her now, and I try to drive but I am just not the same person I was before the accident. Cars pulling out in front of me and making left turns, my nerves are on high alert. Before the damn accident I considered myself to be a good driver, now my confidence is very low. I try to keep practicing driving, but I'm like a spooked horse or something like that. I do a lot of walking and biking to nearby stores. It's just not been easy to recover from what happened.
No it would not be the same.. You need time to get your confidence back.. Think of the positive your getting excersise and helping the environment.. But speaking of horses .. If you fall off you need to get on it.. By having this accident you will be more aware of what's going around you.. You had a tragic thing but your will eventually be back to normal .. Just give it time...
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I appreciate you saying that. However, it's been over 2 years, I've given it time. And I'm still freaking out sometimes. I'm wondering if I should possibly pay to take drivers training again!!! I'm really serious!!! I happen to live in Michigan and I've really noticed there are more cars on the road than ever. And I live near 2 of the 3 worst intersections in the entire state, I found out from the news on television!!! God, my anxiety ramps up just telling you this. What do you think? I value your opinion. I'm okay when there aren't a lot of other cars around me. I know I have to get back to driving, but I'm too fearful especially with the rush hour traffic.
detour13 in reply to
" I'm ok when there are not a lot of cars around me". Think of what you said!!! You don't need driving lessons , you just need your confidence back.. Your still getting behind the wheel and driving.. What I would suggest is take a ride during rush hour .. Go to one of those busy intersections , and do a quick drive there and back around the block.. And when you get home process what you just did !! Yes your going to feel nervous and anxious , tell yourself that's just normal.. And get back to me how that felt... and BTW ,, thanks for the kind words. I'm here to help...
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Thank you. I don't mean to keep going but, but, however, - this is a big thing I'm dealing with. Maybe I should seek professional therapy again- of course that costs money I don't really have. I just don't know what the answer really is here. Just too much fear to process I guess.
detour13 in reply to
Do you not have free counselling in your city or state? You really need to confront your fears.. Baby steps .. Try what I suggested .. I know you can do it.. You had it in you and I know you still do.. When people get broken hearts they learn to love again..
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Thank you. I have a broken heart too, left a good man after 20 years together. Life's just getting really rough for a lot of people these days, I know I'm not the only one feeling that. Again, thank you for being so kind to me.
detour13 in reply to
Oh I hear you.. Life always throws you curve balls.. That's part of life.. And I never believed that saying.. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.. I think that's a crop of crap.. Lol
Well you decided to leave him for a reason .. And I'm sure you had good reasons.. You have to do what is right for you and what is going to make you feel better in the long run..
detour13 in reply to
How are you doing?
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Hi, I'm going to try to watch the DNC convention tonight. I really haven't been driving too much, I share my mom's car and she's been driving it lately. I do a lot of walking to some nearby stores. I still have all this stupid driving fear. I'm trying to save up to get my own used car eventually.
I really do love this😉 you did not let a severe pain attack disturb your day. This is so a goal of mine!
And will you will get there as well.. Trust me I have had some harder days where it has disturbed my day.. But you will see and u control it and don't let it control you it will get easier.. Hold your ground , brace for it and let it pass.. We all can do it...
I think you have provided everyone great info here . Thank you
Thanks , so nice of you to say that.. I know everyone on here is suffering like me and it sucks.. My heart goes out to every person that has these PA.. If you don't experience them.. Friends and family do not have a clue how bad and mentally exhausting is it...
Such good advice .. Iv sat a few out .. and they just came on whilst I too was in a relaxed environment ! However, sometimes I get real stronger ones and I get overwhelmed and then I find myself planning my visit to A and E, whereby I make myself worse enhancing panic symptoms ... I will for everybody a solution was found for this Panic Attack disorder.. there seems to be a lot of people suffering with Anxiety Attacks. Such Vile experiences.
detour13 in reply to
Yup , it's really not fair.. That's the hand we were delt .. U think they would have one magic pill?? And I look around at other unfortunate people , in wheelchairs and blind or born without an arm or a leg and I think it could be worse.. And then a good looking dude passing me in his Ferrari and think it could sure definitely be better!!! Lol
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