How can i over come these panic attacks i have? What are ways to cope with this so i can feel at least alittle bit better.

[hellokittygurl1992]

I would like to no what are people using for coping technique for these panic disorders? I hate the feeling of this and its so aweful im willing to try anything. I keep having shortness of breath like im suffercating and i cant feel my body half the time and i been also haveing short termmemory loss and it scares me bc i cant remember what i did the day before. and i find myself trying really hard to try to remember what i did the day before? and theres many other symptoms as well.. does anyone experiment some short term memory loss with panic attacks as well and does anybody have them all day everyday like a constant thing? i hope to here from you please and how you cope with this bc i keep constantly worrying and worrying im dying or going to die.and its scaring me

[Petita]

Hello. I have not experience memory loss but I have had panic attacks and am coping with a variety of things. First of all I decided to research as much as I could so I understood what was happening to me. With that said it is scary to read some things, for me it was mainly because it was a reality and seeing it written somehow was scary. But there are a lot of tools out there to help. Also I go to therapy both individual and group to help me learn, grow, talk and deal with some underlining problems that contributed to my anxiety.

I've become very active and take care of myself. I go to yoga, Zumba, and run to get those feel good vibes and also burn that energy. I've also been taking care of my diet. There is a surprising amount of food that is not good for people with anxiety as it can contribute/trigger panic attacks.

Meditation is helpful as well, it's not always easy but can be a powerful tool so you are in the here and now. Try using the free 'headspace' app or visit their web site for more details.

Start off small, I can't say that one thing alone has helped me cope, but little by little I have been feeling better and hope that I can continue being happy.

[hellokittygurl1992]

thank you Petita! its just been really hard dealing with this. my father has it but hes on medication and my sisters an my brother have it as well. im just a little sketchy about the meds makes me worry more. I been trying to get out of my house more to go for walks but that seems to make it more worse but i fight threw it. I think i may try yoga to see if that helps. thank you.

[Petita in reply to hellokittygurl1992]

I know how you feel about the meds. I'm trying to deal all natural when ever possible. I have lorazepam for when its rough and I only take 1/2 of the pill. I've been dealing with this since the beginning of the year and so far I probably have only taken 3 pills total. It's scary, but I heard a good ted talk that spoke about never getting "this time back" so we gotta take care of ourselves and be happy now. I'm still not comfortable with meds but I'm more accepting now. Take your time and find what's best for you and be patient. That's been my biggest challenge, patience. But a little patience goes a long way.

[Wanna_be_free]

Hey,

Know exactly how you feel! I can't feel my face at the moment, it's terrible! Best thing to do is self talk, I know right, it sounds absolutely crazy!

Counselor's, psychologist's, mental health workers all say the same thing!

When you're feeling anxious talk to yourself, tell yourself you'll be fine, it's just anxiety and this too shall pass.

Don't fight the feelings, accept them, welcome them in.

Fighting only makes it worse, in order to start conquering anxiety you have to accept it and understand that it cannot hurt you.

I know at times it's hard, most of the feelings we experience are warning signs of "passing out" "being in danger" etc, however in our case it is totally uncalled for, there is no threat of danger. Therefore we just have to push ourselves to get through the feelings. Eventually our mind will recognise that there is nothing to fear.

Hope this helps, please don't give up. It has taken me 3 years to learn this and so far I'm a month panic attack free

[hellokittygurl1992 in reply to Wanna_be_free]

Hi wanna be free thank you for responding on here. I will most deffinantly try that I'm up for everything. I just wish anxiety never exsisted it would make life so much easier

[Hidden]

Hello hunny, sorry to hear this, the best way to conquer anxiety, panic and fear is to do things that you love and enjoy, do what lights you up, for example I was studying a course that I hated, once I finally changed my course my whole life changed and I became a lot better and less panic attacks happened, I enjoy things like singing, going to fun places like museum, Zumba classes, using a dance fitness DVD to work out and spending time with my friends, the thing is having fun heals anxiety. I bought a book called 'Play it away' by Charlie Hoehn pls get this book on amazon, I recommend that you buy it, today if possible, it's the perfect book for anyone that wants to get rid of anxiety and get your life back! The guy developed awful feelings of anxiety, panic and feeling like he was gonna die etc but today he is free as he changed his whole lifestyle, It's all about using fun to conquer panic attacks. I agree that you should start small, try small things, also create positive affirmations and say them out loud each day, write a list of 20 things that you love about yourself and say them out loud each day, also with memory loss try eating more fish, perhaps take cod liver oil once a day as this makes your brain healthier. But ask your doctor first before you take it, pls contact me if you need any more help. Happy to help. Lots of love xxx

[hellokittygurl1992 in reply to Hidden]

Hi babygirl 29 it's just that every time I try to do something or go for a walk the anxiety always appears worse and it's gotten so bad to the point where I don't wanna leave my house.. But I will deff try eating more fish and try the oil. I am gonna get tested for my thyroid as we'll. maybe this could be a thyroid problem as well as panic disorder

[Binkynoo]

Hi I'm new to this site , I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid in jan after having hot flushes and nearly passing out one eve it was a time I was due on my period , with what i would say also my first panick attack, feeling of terror coming over me in a wave thinking I'm going to die !! Doctor gave me proponolol, I got in with thyroid doctor straight away too checked me over ,gave me carbimazole 5mg . So 1 each day thought great 2-3 weeks felt fine. I don't like taking parecetomol let alone anything else . By March it mustve started kicking in feel depressed , don't wanna leave the house , I need to have people someone with me all time hair falling out and very bloated felt like a balloon, aching muscles, A new me !! 1000 worse when due on that month felt was dying , I am only a small frame 8-10 I don't mind putting weight on,Those of you who understand it messes with all of your. functions its not just a antibiotic is it really, Just got worse having nitemares and shaking uncontrollably not slept much over last few months.I also didnt find proponolol that helpful I did 2 weeks at 2 per day although my dose was one, at one point. I have been in A&E few days ago cos didnt like way feeling , they did ECG well checked heart , etc etc sent me home with 4 Diazepan great more tablets !! They couldn't comment on my thyroid just going by notes I was /am hyperthyroid . Next day rang hospital they said I was coming /in normal range so why do I feel shocking still. I took a diazepan& had a great sleep but stayed with family, just don't know anymore it's been a week off proponolol they say ok but I feel Iv been wired into a socket last few day!! , due to go on holiday in 2weeks I'm so scared il be taking a big box of diazepan !!! Although doctor has prescribed tranadone anti depressants but are they gonna stop palpitations & help me sleep will let you know ? Surely won't be long on carbimazole if in normal range !!! Anyone out there.

[hellokittygurl1992 in reply to Binkynoo]

Hi binkynoo it's a very scary thing.. I also need to get checked for my thyroid just to make sure.. I hate how anxiety works bc it makes me feel like crap all day everyday and I just wanna be myself again. I need to do stuff I used to enjoy doing but the anxiety always seems to get in whenever I do so

[Wanna_be_free]

Me too hellokitty... but in saying that, we all need a little anxiety to keep us from danger! We just have waay too much anxiety and need to work on toning it down a bit

It's hard and frustrating but we're all here to support each other, you can do this! You will get through it and it will make you a better person!

Try to keep yourself occupied with happy thoughts and do things you enjoy, leave the house and if you have to go home again don't feel ashamed or disappointed, feel proud that you made it out the house

[hellokittygurl1992 in reply to Wanna_be_free]

Thank you wanna be free!! This has made my day! And having this anxiety now for years I kinda forgot who my real self is it don't no if that's common with everyone but I forgot the person I used to be..

[Binkynoo]

Hi it's me again, it's good to talk feel like I'm on another planet at mo, went to gp again today , explained I'm sure my heart was rolling last night, was shaking its awful, I have my partner & precious little boy still felt alone @ detached this is not me, couldn't really get my breath either, I ended up mustve knocked myself out with panic fell asleep for say 3-4 hours it's not good , after docs understood I'm on carbimazole for thyroid & come off proponolol since, Monday are these withdrawal symptoms or is the anxiety & panic my chest aches I'm so tense I feel really revved up , is this how anyone feels. It's took over my day , doc said heartbeat fast no concerns though, I insisted I get water works checked he sending them off, gave me prescription for diazepan & poss histamine that would relax me but I only know Diazepan 2 mg to relax me get some sleep , if I feel like this tomo gonna need monitoring tomo for a few hours !!! , 4 weeks ago I was Soo looking foward to my holiday life was amazing now want to hide from the world xx

[hellokittygurl1992 in reply to Binkynoo]

Sounds like anxiety. I have to get my thyroid checked as we'll. I also feel detached as I have four little ones here with me in Vermont.. I just feel lost. And it's hard. I am constantly wanting to sleep a lot I feel so exhausted. I am always feeling like I can't breathe. I get really dizzy and numb and light headed and my eyes hurt and go blurry and my chest always is racing

[Binkynoo]

I have just had to take a diazepam 2mg I'm scared of taking it , but cannot cope without another night of sleep deprivation , it's awful , I panic about not waking up , my gear though is my thyroid overactive , although say its in normal range getting my bloods done at hospital Monday part of routine check up for thyroid see if still on normal range cos far from normal at this stage in my life , I want to have it under control for my birthday in July everything , I'm sat with my little boy trying to relax & my partner fin work soon , we are staying at grandads too tonight , seriously considering A&E admitting Iv took diazepan & get them to monitor heartbeat, we need to speak to people who have.come through the other side what worked for them don't we x

[hellokittygurl1992 in reply to Binkynoo]

We sure do.. I'm hoping nothing's wrong with my thyroid but I always assume I have something wrong with me I here about it I assume it's that wrong with me. It's some sort of anxiety isn't it when someone assumes something's wrong with them

[Binkynoo]

Hello, well laid in bed watching tv with my boys , took diazepam @ 8.30 trying to relax , but worrying abou how am gonna get thru tomo , I just had a thought a lot of radiation I don't think is helping our bodies , I'm no scientist but why do we feel like got our fingers stuck in a plug socket? For me I think it's medication overload , but all you guys are suffering what meds are people on? Do get checked for thyroid , I will let you know how skept woke tomo. X big supportive hugs to everyone going through this

[Wanna_be_free]

No, it's not just you hellokitty! I've been struggling the past 2 years to find myself. You are definitely not alone there, it all just takes time, unfortunately. Keep your head held high, stay positive and in time you will begin to heal and discover who you are! xo

[Scrane-23]

Hi sorry your feeling this way I too suffer with panic attacks and have tried so many different ways to deal with it from therapy to self help and medication. I find breathing exercises help me as well as making stories up or focusing on a song in my mind. I started meditation recently too . Just having a few minutes to focus on yourself and tell yourself everything is going to be fine each day is really helpful in keeping calm. There are so many things to try Never give up hope xx

[Hidden]

Hi there I have suffered from anxiety for 20 years, I have certain things that I have to accept like fear of travelling too far especially on motorways, I walk slow as I feel wobbly all the time. I haven't had a holiday for ten years, as I am frightened to travel, I have been looking after members of my family for years as a carer, and now I am left with my husband who has copd, and due to a lot of stress in the last few months, I had the most terrible panic attack one Sunday morning two weeks ago, I went to hospital, and was given a letter to give to my doctor, to have more tests on my thyroid which in the past has been normal, I have weak turns now and I am frightened of feeling like that again, I wake up early and have use the toilet as soon as I get up . I have always read claire weekes books, but sometimes the panic is so strong, I forget to relax as I go weak and can't walk, and my heart is racing . The doctor gave me diazepam for I week but I have taken them yet as I am waiting to make the effort to go out for the day, it's a nightmare to live like this, I wish I could have a normal life, I feel like I am in a prison, I have had counselling dozens of times and antidepressants in the past, I now have a tablet phobia. I know there is no miracle cure, but it would be wonderful if I could get better, I would like to do yoga etc but I feel so weak, all my blood tests come back normal, I am due for more now. I lost my mum eighteen months ago, and I still wish she was here. If anybody could give me some advice, on any good doctors in my area, or some holiday company that would help me get a holiday I would appreciate it. Thanks very much, sorry if I sound like a whiner, x