Panic attacks

[rushaine]

Top psychologist and pro therapist say the only way to overcome panic attacks is by facing your fears.After all panic attacks are fears. Its not easy to let these sensations go through your body,they are very scary but thats the only way to stop them.This is just to encourage ya'll to dont give up. There is plenty hope.

[gracesgrandma]

Hi rushaine I can only agree because this is exactly the same thing that I was told yesterday. I am just not quite sure how I am going to do it on my own when that is 1 of my biggest problems :o(

[rushaine in reply to gracesgrandma]

Same with me grace. they are awful sensations but i will face them one day at a time.

[stde]

Facing fears can be scary, but accepting that they are just a physical reaction to negative thoughts, and not part of the true you.....they are just a visiting negative emotion which will pass, helped me even better....View them as visitors....GBX

[rushaine in reply to stde]

Yes your right thats why thinking positive is one of the best ways.

[Hidden]

hey nusain I agree panic attack are fears and you must find out what causing that fear and face it,

[rushaine in reply to Hidden]

Lol my fear is definately "the fear of having a panic attack" feels too much like imma die

[Hidden in reply to rushaine]

so why are you afraid of having a panic attack and what makes you think you will have one something must trigger off that thought.

[rushaine in reply to Hidden]

I'm afraid of all the sensations. You know the symptoms.I just dont know. ever since the first one.

[Hidden in reply to rushaine]

Hey rushaine how are you. If it helps I have got you the main symptoms of a panic attack you will at least know now what to expect and it's only a panic attack you aint gonna die believe me. chest pain, dizziness, fear of death or dying, fear of choking, detachment, nausea, numbness, palpitations, blurred vision, trembling and shaking, disturbed thoughts, fear you have a serious illness, and feeling of terror. Next time say, I know it's only a panic attack, it won't last and I won't die from it. Good luck and Best Wishes. Take care now.

[2manyTreats]

One of my main panic attacks is brought on by the thought of dying . . . . I guess when the time comes it won't matter if I'm cured. Ironic ha.

[rushaine in reply to 2manyTreats]

Hey your not alone. thats exactly me. i dont fear death itself but a panic attack does make me feel like i'm dying so i feel dread and worry. not gonna be easy facing it.

[Hidden in reply to 2manyTreats]

so it seems both you and rushain have found your fear, the fear and thought of dying. which then brings on your panic attacks. Try avoiding places and situations that bring on these thoughts and tell yourself, I am not going to die and the experts say there are no records of anyone dying from a panic attack.

[rushaine in reply to Hidden]

Yes roger bear. lol. i never fear death at all. but since i had panic attacks,it feels so much like i'm gonna die. idk. i know i wont bt its just anxiety making it happen.

[Hidden]

Hi Rushaine,

Yes, I so agree, but they are horrible aren't they? It's the after affects I hate most of all, I can face the fear, but after the tiredness, nausea etc is horrible. xx

[rushaine]

Hey. your lucky you can face yours. i get reallt nervous as i feel one coming on but i will. i must say i hate it too. 3 days a go. i had a full blown one and i must say that my stomach is still sore from the nausea i had.. you could try cornmeal porridge.

[stde]

I knew when things were getting better when during on of my last attacks, i just laughed into myself and said to myself "OK give me your best shot"................guess what it went away!!!!

[rushaine in reply to stde]

stde yes it works. without fear,they cannot exist. l've seen it before.

[rushaine]

hey capt. im training to be a flight attendant so flying is definately not my fear. lol. i love flying. My panic attack is triggered from stress and "fear of having a panic attack" I'm still tryna figure out how to face dem. im on no meds.

[rushaine]

I dont fully understand all you've said but its surely makes alot of sense