Panic attacks

[ahmedkobz89]

Is there a way to control panic attacks cause i find no matter how many times I have them each time i feel like this is it I'm dying.my symptoms that start the panic are just soo unusual i feel like something going on in my head and I'm just gonna shut off.

[sheffieldwed]

hi love i suffer from panic attacks too and they are so horrible sometimes its when you fear another i was having them during the night which put me off my sleep and was terrified of going to bed at night i thought i was going mad suffering with sweats chest pains shakes awful feelings in my head as if i was going mad i just cried and cried all the time and thought i had something wrong i am taking meds now which seems to have eased the symptoms dont get me wrong i do still have bad days and worry about them coming again as its the fear of having another and another but you have to try and keep busy to take your mind off them easier said than done sometimes but they do get better have you been to see your gp love for some help xxxxx

[Helpmewithmess in reply to sheffieldwed]

People look at you like you are crazy I almost panic when I hurt in my left arm afraid that I am having a heart attack. I have been through so much with this along with hypothyroidism I am better now that I have learn to deal with. I have cried so much until I cannot cry anymore I just pray an breath, I give to the dr all they want todo is keep pushing medications that's not doing anything but blowing me up. I feel you.

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What you are feeling is normal for someone having a panic attack. You are not shutting off it is just your mind letting you know the panic is severe. I would speak to your GP and ask to be reffered to a CBT thereapist as this has helped me learn to control the panic and has reduced it significantly. This is all a temporary phase in your life and as awful as it is, it will pass, there is lots of support on here from others but you should see your GP if you are struggling with it because there is professional help out there for you.

Good luck with everything

Dimitri

[worrymagic2013]

This is exactly what panic attacks do to you - even though you have experienced them many times and nothing bad has happened, every single time you think, I am going to die this time. I have this too"!

I agree with others who have replied, go and talk to your doctor. That's the first step and they may recommend various things eg counselling, CBT etc.

[Helpmewithmess]

I have been dealing with panic attacks for over 15 years years now the best thing to do is breath through them. I have been on Prozac welbutrain paxil ect. Ther is no cure. Driving is my main problem an cannot stand to be closed in a car for a long period of time. I use could not ride 10 miles but I can now have to get out every hour.