Anxiety/Panic attacks

crackdragon · #1 (**permalink**) Nov 18, 03

Ughhh!! I hate it when I get a panic attack! I had one this morning and thouhght I was going to to die, just cause I was coughing alot :soak: I have tried the drugs and done the therapy thing, and for the most part have learned how to control them.... sort of. If you have any advice as to how you control your attacks or just any good info on the topic I am all ears.

*STARFISH* · #2 (**permalink**) Nov 18, 03

deep breathing..
although alot of times its easier said than done.

Sammy Skillz · #3 (**permalink**) Nov 18, 03

i get them a lot due to stress

i start shaking uncontrollably and stuff

-s.

miss.myra · #4 (**permalink**) Nov 18, 03

I used to get them like clockwork last year, and I'm proud to say that this year I've only had two!!

I'm not entirely certain if medication is always the answer, especially for lots of people it's much more of a temporary condition. Cut down on things like sugars and caffiene (no brainer)

Some more tips:

-take panax (aka Chinese) ginseng, either in the morning or before you go to bed (or both!)

-Start taking a vitamin B complex (usually labelled for 'stress'). From reading I've done, vitamin b3 or 'niacin' is really really helpful in this

-Increase intake of leafy green vegetables

-Take calcium suppliments before bed

If you really want to change your eating habits, etc. to help you, I'd really reccomend you talk with your Dr. about it as well!

good luck!

M

crackdragon · #5 (**permalink**) Nov 18, 03

^^ Thanks, I will look into it and give that a try

Van Tek · #6 (**permalink**) Nov 18, 03

not doing drugs at all probably helps too... I haven't had a panic attack since I took a bad tab of acid at a desert party 3 years ago, haha

MistressSpankME · #7 (**permalink**) Nov 18, 03

As myra said, your eating habits have alot to do with them as well. Stay far far away from large amounts of sugar and caffeine. Alot of the time it's thoughts in your head that trigger a panic/anxiety attack, but I can drink a cup of starbucks coffee and be proppelled into an uncontrollable freak out because of the caffeine in it.

I also have a program that consists of series of tapes and a work bork, it's wonderful. I've barely used the thing and it has changed me so much. I'll get the info later and post it for anyone who is interested. It's quite a chunk out of your wallet but they are very flexible about working somethign out if you honestly can't afford it.

junglequeen · #8 (**permalink**) Nov 18, 03

i get so my heart feels like its gonna explode and ive been taking b3 and niacin