Panic Attacks are crazy..anyone else go through my symptoms?!


Question: Panic Attacks are crazy!.!.anyone else go through my symptoms!?
-diarrhea
-weight loss (was afraid to eat fatty foods b/c thought heart in trouble so lost 20 lbs in a month)
-loss of emotional security blanket (positive thoughts not completely stopping anxiety as they used to)
-occasional short, warm sensations in chest (happens so fast can't tell if it's pain or simply an anxious jolt)
-nearly constant fear of attacks for 4 months straight
-heart palpitations
-unjust fears (that world isn't real/that i might disappear into thin air or die)
-muscle spasms
-sensitivity to coldWww@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
View the techniques for control of panic attacks, in section 8, in my website, at ezy build, below, which I created to contain all the information that there isn't enough space for, here!. YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR BREATHING, but not pass out, or die (your autonomic nervous system resumes breathing, if you become unconscious)!. Understand panic attacks, and what triggers them, in your life (if it is unresolved anxiety, or stress, see sections 6, or 42, respectively)!. The paper bag method works for most people: try it!.

If you are fairly suggestible, the following are reliable: http://www!.hypnosisdownloads!.com/
Your last alternative is psychotherapy, to address its fundamental cause: read section 1, and examine the http://1-800-therapist!.com/ website, and use the locators, and phone book!. I used to suffer from panic attacks, until I questioned what had changed in my life, at, or just before that time, to trigger them!. For some people, this is enough!. These days, I have instilled the habit of, whenever a situation occurs where panic is likely, I visualise a large, "STOP!" sign, as vividly as possible, followed by repeating to myself: "stay calm" in my mind!. You could try the same method!. It usually takes 30 - 40 repetitions, for most people, to establish a new habit!. I also suggest that you learn, then practise the controlled breathing technique, until competent, then employ it, at the very first sign of a panic attack!.

Practice one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed!. Also, give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you!. There is also a version for use in public places, (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you massage/lightly tap your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising: saying it to yourself in your mind)!. Section 53, and pages 2, 2!.q and 2!.o at http://www!.ezy-build!.net!.nz/~shaneris also refer: "Even though I sometimes suffer from panic attacks, I deeply and completely accept myself!." Note: the controlled breathing only helps with the symptoms (as do medications/herbal remedies): you need to address the underlying cause, and this requires some form of therapy, and Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy has proved effective!.

Advice from a psychiatrist on controlled breathing!. (1!.) Get a clock, or watch with a second timer!. (2!.) Practise for 5 minutes, 4 times daily, until proficient!. (3!.) Take a small breath in, and hold it, for 6 seconds!. (4!.) Think to yourself: "RELAX", just before breathing out!. (5!.) Try to feel a sense of releasing tension, as you breathe out!. (6!.) Breathe in for 3 seconds, then out, for 3 seconds!. Try to make your breathing very smooth, and light, as you breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth, or nose!. (7!.) For the next minute, continue to breathe in, and out, every 3 seconds!. (8!.) Go back to step 3, at the end of the minute, and proceed through to step 7, doing this for 5 minutes!. Use this at the very first sign of a panic attack starting, or any time you feel anxious, or tense!.

Because many people can't access/afford professional therapy, I include the EFT, and EMDR variant for them to try, free of charge!. Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy is generally available in most areas, but EMDR (see section 33) may well be worth trying, and is becoming more widespread!. (The following is a variant of EMDR therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective!. It is currently the subject of much study by neuroscientists, to discover how it works!. Don't dismiss it, merely because it seems a little strange: give it a tryout!)!. Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, or using it on its own, first sit comfortably, and take a deep breath!.

Then, without moving your head, move your eyes from the left, to the right, and back again, taking around a second to do so (say: a thousand and one: this takes approximately a second)!. Repeat this procedure (without the words, although you can count, subvocally if you like) 20 times!. Then close your eyes and relax!. Become aware of any tension or discomfort you feel!. Then open your eyes, and take another deep breath, and repeat step one, closing your eyes, and relaxing afterwards, in the same manner!. Then, repeat the procedure one last time!. Some people may find that this is all they need do!. With experience, you may find that you can practise this in public, with your eyes closed, which greatly widens the window of opportunity for its use, and avoids attracting unwanted attention!.

It may also help to minimise, or eliminate sugar, and caffeine products from your life!. Xylitol, or Stevia is preferable, (health food stores) or fruit sugar (fructose, such as "Fruisana", from supermarket sugar aisles) or even a little honey, because these will reduce "sugar spikes", which later deplete you of energy!. Minimise/eliminate consumption of highly processed foods, particularly grain products, such as white bread, donuts, cake, cookies/biscuits, or anything with sugar!. Opt for more wholefoods, non-starchy vegetables, and fruit!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

loss of emotional security blanket!. positive thought's just doesn't do it sometimes!. but i try!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I've had moderate to severe anxiety for about 3 years now, but don't show as many symptoms anymore (without drugs!)!. Finding other releases and ways to cope did it for me, like keeping a journal, yoga, running and taking time to confront my unrealistic fears!.

Hope this is helpful to you and good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com

let's see my panic attacks have the chest pain, heart palpitations, unjust fears, muscle spasms, cold sweat, faintness, need to escape, loss of the emotional security blanket, fear of attacks, agoraphobia (fear of large, open areas), feel like i'm dying!. totally not fun having anxiety disorder! i hope you can get yours under control! :)Www@Answer-Health@Com

Have you thought about talking to your pastor or a physician!? A thorough medical examination might help here!. Panic attacks don't always make sense, and the mere thought of having them is actually worse than the actual attack!. But, you will need to rule out any underlying conditions that may be causing these symptoms!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

My husband has been for a few months, I dont know what the panic attacks are stemming from, but he wigs out!. His whole body shivers, he get the warm chest thing, and thinks hes dying!!! I try to tell him to relax but he constantly feels like he is having heart trouble!. Now he says he cant swallow his food or drink!. I swear your mind can do strange things!!! I have begun to stress about it because he wont take anything to help with the issue!. He has constant problems, and I know its all in his head!. Its to the point all we pay now are medical bills because he freaks out and thinks hes dying so he runs to the ER (LORD)!. Its hard to be on the other end, because its like the boy crying wolf!. I wonder if he'll ever stop it, unless he gets some diagnosis he WANTS, like he has a blockage or some crazy insane disease!. I think its a serious problem and causes stress on everyone around you if you act like him!. Women are different though, I just get so tired of hearing about it at time!. I do have compassion, because Im sure they suck when you have one but it is easily overcame with certain drugs!. Sorry, but I had to vent, and he doesnt believe they are panic attacks!.!.!.HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THEM THOUGH!!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!? Its crazy oer here!Www@Answer-Health@Com

yes, i've had panic attacks!. they are very unpleasant!. i take medication for it !.!.you sound like you have some physical problems as well!. get a thorough check-up soon as possible!. you could have some heart problems that require medicine!. the muscle spasms could be caused from poor circulation in your body somewhere!. i hope you feel better soon!. take care!. i hope i've helped!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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