Panic attacks

[Alex116]

I’ve been suffering from panic attacks for almost 6 years

I feel like it suck my soul out of my body

I’m taking anti depression and i dont feel any difference, doctor says it needs more time

And I can’t handle it anymore..

[LoveforAll41]

Hi Alex, welcome!

I am so sorry that you are suffering. It is exhausting being anxious and so daggum draining. How long have you been on the antidepressants? Yes, all of the docs like to give them plenty of time to take effect. There are a lot to try though, so don't despair if it doesn't help.

Are you also in therapy? I think that is were the heavy lifting of recovery is done. I guess you can also do it with self help books and working on the way you yourself think. I know that Clarie Weeks book about help for your nerves teaches how to accept anxiety and live with it, which in turn dispels the anxiety. I wish you peace, hope, and strength. ☮️

[Alex116 in reply to LoveforAll41]

Thank for the comment!

I’ve been taking antidepressants for one month and it’s not my first time i took it before for 6 months and i felt better but my dad passed away and this is when panic attacks started to come back again..

I never tried therapy tbh , i feel i need someone to talk with about it, that’s why i’m here to

Thanks again

[NrvsBrkdn79]

I'm very sorry to hear what you're going through. I have had bouts with panic and anxiety for many years. After my first full blown panic attack, I got the feeling that I would never be the same. Miraculously, that feeling passed. I can't say I never experienced anxiety again, but the intensity was not the same as time went on. I find it helpful to do guided meditations and breathing exercises. You may find them useful. I know it may feel like your anxiety is trying to kill you, but you can and will overcome it!

[Alex116 in reply to NrvsBrkdn79]

Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you feel better! Did you take any medicine or went to a therapy?

[NrvsBrkdn79 in reply to Alex116]

To be honest, I have tried twice to take medication for depression. I probably should have stuck with it longer, but I felt it made me feel worse. As awful as my anxiety can be at times, I have not yet tried to solve the problem with medication. For me, I think external circumstances and my own negative thinking are really the root cause of the problem. I'm not in a great place in life at the moment, but I do see a therapist weekly to try to unravel why I feel the way I do. Recently, I read an article that suggested leaning into the terrible feelings of anxiety instead of trying to fight it. I found it helpful. Trying to fight the feelings of anxiety and panic seem to inevitably make the feelings stronger. It's cliché at this point, but sometimes it's OK to not be OK!

[CKC2023 in reply to NrvsBrkdn79]

I've tried that repeatedly, leaning into the anxiety as you put it. Never had luck with it. Is there a trick?

[NrvsBrkdn79 in reply to CKC2023]

For me, the slightest feeling of anxiety can spin me into dread. "Oh, no... here it comes, how long is this going to last, will it ever end..." It seems to always make it worse when I'm actively trying to avoid it. Negative thoughts creep in on a loop. Lately, I found focused breathing helps. Acknowledging that you're in an attack, it will in fact pass, and that even if it feels like you're dying, it ultimately can't kill you have helped me control the experience a little more. It seems to help me process better than just wishing and praying not to feel the discomfort. I hope that helps a bit!

[SayNOtoPanic]

Hang in there Alex. Meds don’t always work for everyone and not all meds work the same depending on the person. I find therapy and mindfulness along with meditation to be helpful. Learning tools to accept anxiety and panic and then working on ways to reduce the severity of attacks or how you respond to them. Check out the late Dr Weekes work hope and help for your nerves. The book can be bought or listened to on YouTube or audible. Lifting you in prayer.

[Pitalife]

I too been suffering w panic attacks and high anxiety my whole life,6o yrrs old now and it's still rough and not something I can get used to,ibsaybget therapy n groups is best,I get them bad numb limbs ,can't breathe,,I'm caring for my elderly mom now and it adds to terrible anxiety n bad worry,cause things are so bad...this is a good support group stick w us....

[lauralidia]

I’m sorry you’re going through a hard time,especially with your dad’s passing.It could feel like such a dark,never ending gloom.I’ve been on several antidepressants in the past,they helped with some issues but I always felt like the solution is hidden inside me somewhere.The things that helped me with panic attacks right away are tapping,asmr,breathing techniques and comfort meditation,look them up on YouTube.Also praying.Hang in there and trust that you will get through this,it will get better

[Faithfulness]

I too, am prone to anxiety attacks, and the one thing that helps me is to watch a clock with a secondhand on it and concentrate on that. It’s the only thing that helps me. Hope it helps you.

[Agora1 in reply to Faithfulness]

Dear Faithfulness I am also drawn to the seconds left on the microwave when cooking.

A automatically relax during the last 30 seconds of cooking by bringing down my

shoulders and counting down as I breathe. This is a self hypnosis tool for me and it works. xx

[Weatherwoman]

I have suffered from Anxiety Attacks on & off for too many years to count. Some meds. helped me like Beta Blockers (take for high blood pressure & Mitral Valve Prolapse), but helps with anxiety, too! Therapy has helped, but since my Sig. Other passed away a little over a year ago, my Anxiety flared up & get depressed. I have a Grief Support Group on-line which helps some. Dr. Claire Weeks is Brilliant, and following her will help! Hugs & prayers!

[rbbmessenger]

when you say you can't handle it anymore that is troubling. this helped me so maybe it helps you... a doctor once told me to just handle the next fifteen minutes. you CAN handle the next fifteen minutes, and then the next.

[Alex116 in reply to rbbmessenger]

The problem is everyone one said it’s 15 to 30m but mine stays for hours I don’t know why..

[rbbmessenger in reply to Alex116]

I'm not saying the anxiety only lasts fifteen minutes... it's just a thing I think" I can get through the next fifteen minutes"