Anxiety attacks....?!
Question: Anxiety attacks!.!.!.!.!?
I've been having what I think are anxiety attacks!. I've never been diagnosed because I haven't had health insurence since I was 18!.
I finally moved out of my Father's house at 21!. I just lost my job on top of it!. Boyfriend has been a jerk!. Probably just getting sick of eachother but!.!.!.when I go to go to bed I start feeling restless, sweaty, and get chest plains!. All through the day I'm generally fine, sometimes I'll get a little restless but I am usually succsessful with snapping myself out of it!.
I think it's just because I'm over stressed, and this past month has been rough!. I had to have a medical abortion, lost my job, moved out, and really haven't been getting a lot of "sweet talk" from the other half!.
Just wondering if anyone else experiences the same symptoms and if there is anything I can do at home to prevent or controll this from happening!. I am quite the worrier too but I just don't know how to deal with the thought of being "sick" or maybe having a heart attack!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I finally moved out of my Father's house at 21!. I just lost my job on top of it!. Boyfriend has been a jerk!. Probably just getting sick of eachother but!.!.!.when I go to go to bed I start feeling restless, sweaty, and get chest plains!. All through the day I'm generally fine, sometimes I'll get a little restless but I am usually succsessful with snapping myself out of it!.
I think it's just because I'm over stressed, and this past month has been rough!. I had to have a medical abortion, lost my job, moved out, and really haven't been getting a lot of "sweet talk" from the other half!.
Just wondering if anyone else experiences the same symptoms and if there is anything I can do at home to prevent or controll this from happening!. I am quite the worrier too but I just don't know how to deal with the thought of being "sick" or maybe having a heart attack!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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hi your question caught my eye because I've also had anxiety or panic attacks!. it's not a heart attack or anything that bad!. It's from stress and from worrying too much or feeling anxious about something!. I usually get those in stores where there are long lines!. (supermarket) and only in the afternoon so I avoid going at that time!. The only solution to these is too have some time to relax maybe take a bath, lie down in a quiet room, relax any way possible!. Maybe get a massage!. If your boyfriend is causing you stress talk to him and if it continues maybe you need to go your own way!. Right now you need alot of emotional support from what it sounds!.Just try to relax and don't worry too much!. Take a deep breath and just control yourself tell yourself it's ok and nothing is wrong with you!. That usually works for me!. Good Luck and remember to relax and if you really need more help, talk to your doctor he'll prescribe some anxiety pills!. I haven't taken any since relaxation usually works for me!.Hope this helps!Www@Answer-Health@Com
i used to have anxiety attacks and it seems like what ur describing!.
it always happened when i was laying down to sleep!.
sometimes i would even have trouble breathing!.
it most likely is but i would get it checked out just incaseWww@Answer-Health@Com
it always happened when i was laying down to sleep!.
sometimes i would even have trouble breathing!.
it most likely is but i would get it checked out just incaseWww@Answer-Health@Com
I suggest as psychiatric evaluation!. Many possible prescriptions exist to help anxiety!.
Example only: see this website: http://www!.effexor!.com
Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Example only: see this website: http://www!.effexor!.com
Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hello there!.
I know exactly what you are going through!. This anxiety you describe is what I have sometimes, coupled with "butterflies" in my stomach!. A few factors can affect this, in my experience!. Yes, stress is definitely the top of my list, and from what you are describing, this is what is causing your sense of worry!. It happens more in the evenings because this is when there is not much to distract you, as opposed to the hustle and bustle of daytime routine!.
Please do not get on any medication!. Pills is a ridiculous idea!. What you are experiencing is in your mind, nothing more!. You said you are quite a worrier, and so am I by the way!. I found a way to deal with it!. And it is going to sound so banale, but it works, all the time!. Simply write down on a piece of paper everything that worries you, do not leave anything out!. Then, next to each point, write down what you can do about it!. For example, "I do not like my job!. I will send my CV out to a few places to start with"!.
When life seems like too much it is usually because there is a sense of there being too many things to deal with and not knowing where to start!. This brings about a feeling of chaos and hence anxiety ensues!.Setting your worries out on paper and your proposed resolutions will bring a sense of order and thus help battle with your panic attacks!.
All the best of luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
I know exactly what you are going through!. This anxiety you describe is what I have sometimes, coupled with "butterflies" in my stomach!. A few factors can affect this, in my experience!. Yes, stress is definitely the top of my list, and from what you are describing, this is what is causing your sense of worry!. It happens more in the evenings because this is when there is not much to distract you, as opposed to the hustle and bustle of daytime routine!.
Please do not get on any medication!. Pills is a ridiculous idea!. What you are experiencing is in your mind, nothing more!. You said you are quite a worrier, and so am I by the way!. I found a way to deal with it!. And it is going to sound so banale, but it works, all the time!. Simply write down on a piece of paper everything that worries you, do not leave anything out!. Then, next to each point, write down what you can do about it!. For example, "I do not like my job!. I will send my CV out to a few places to start with"!.
When life seems like too much it is usually because there is a sense of there being too many things to deal with and not knowing where to start!. This brings about a feeling of chaos and hence anxiety ensues!.Setting your worries out on paper and your proposed resolutions will bring a sense of order and thus help battle with your panic attacks!.
All the best of luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Anxiety attacks when first starting dont normally cause real sharp physical pain although they can cause increased heart rate and initiate a fight or flight response from your body!. you get overstressed and you may suddenly feel claustrophobic or like youre literally being trapped or have no way to get out!. its your bodies way of voicing your mental state!. your mind feels trapped from stresses so your body does too!. i have anxiety attacks and its no fun youre convinced something bad really is happening you want to run but cant tell what youre scared of try meditation working out or yoga or something to destress or if you have one just shut your eyes relax your body and count slowly while taking in deep breaths!. if you start feeling real physical pain then see a doctor!. hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
First:you are suffering from Post-Abortion Syndrome
Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS) is a form of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD)!. PTSD is the result of having suffered an event so stressful and so traumatic that the person is taken beyond his/her ability to cope in a normal manner!. Victims of PTSD are unable to simply resume their lives where they left off before the traumatic event!. Instead they experience a variety of reactions that do not go away merely with the passage of time!. Although the symptoms of PTSD (and PAS) are varied, and although they may not surface for years after the trauma, they are nonetheless real and should be dealt with!.
Following are some of the symptoms of Post-Abortion Syndrome:Preoccupation,Anxiety,Stress,Pa!.!.!. attachs!.
Second: you are suffering from Extreme Stress Syndrome
People like you with Extreme Stress Syndrome also experience emotional numbness, sleep disturbances, anxiety, intense guilt, depression, irritability, feeling restless, sweaty, chest pains, irritability or outbursts of anger!.
A number of medications that were originally approved for depression have been found effective in healing Extreme Stress disorder!. If an antidepressant is prescribed, it will need to be taken for several weeks before symptoms start to fade!. It is important not to get discouraged and stop taking these medications before they've had a chance to work on you!.
The help and support of a trained professional is the best way to ensure you a long-term healing!.
So how do you find the right therapist or counselor for you!? The best way is to ask a parent or adult or a friend you trust for help!. People who are close to you know you well and understand your needs!.A doctor, a church or school counselor may also be able to help you find a mental health professional who specializes in anxiety problems!.And there are lots of resources available to help locate therapists in your area!.
Some people like you and I learn that in the process of healing from trauma they discover strengths they didn't know they had, or a support network that they didn't know was there!. Others find that treatment helps them develop new insights into life and how to cope with other problems!.
I wish I knew this before!.You are not alone,there is help around the corner!.
Good Luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS) is a form of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD)!. PTSD is the result of having suffered an event so stressful and so traumatic that the person is taken beyond his/her ability to cope in a normal manner!. Victims of PTSD are unable to simply resume their lives where they left off before the traumatic event!. Instead they experience a variety of reactions that do not go away merely with the passage of time!. Although the symptoms of PTSD (and PAS) are varied, and although they may not surface for years after the trauma, they are nonetheless real and should be dealt with!.
Following are some of the symptoms of Post-Abortion Syndrome:Preoccupation,Anxiety,Stress,Pa!.!.!. attachs!.
Second: you are suffering from Extreme Stress Syndrome
People like you with Extreme Stress Syndrome also experience emotional numbness, sleep disturbances, anxiety, intense guilt, depression, irritability, feeling restless, sweaty, chest pains, irritability or outbursts of anger!.
A number of medications that were originally approved for depression have been found effective in healing Extreme Stress disorder!. If an antidepressant is prescribed, it will need to be taken for several weeks before symptoms start to fade!. It is important not to get discouraged and stop taking these medications before they've had a chance to work on you!.
The help and support of a trained professional is the best way to ensure you a long-term healing!.
So how do you find the right therapist or counselor for you!? The best way is to ask a parent or adult or a friend you trust for help!. People who are close to you know you well and understand your needs!.A doctor, a church or school counselor may also be able to help you find a mental health professional who specializes in anxiety problems!.And there are lots of resources available to help locate therapists in your area!.
Some people like you and I learn that in the process of healing from trauma they discover strengths they didn't know they had, or a support network that they didn't know was there!. Others find that treatment helps them develop new insights into life and how to cope with other problems!.
I wish I knew this before!.You are not alone,there is help around the corner!.
Good Luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
See anxiety treatments, at ezy build (below) in section 6!. Set yourself a specific time period for worrying about anything, (say; around three quarters of an hour, possibly when you get home, or after your evening meal, but not too close to bedtime) after which, resolve firmly to refuse to even entertain the thought of worrying again on that day: realise and accept that to do otherwise would be counterproductive to your mental health, and enjoyment of life!.
You will have had your "worry time" for the day, and can just write down any more thoughts that come to mind, and say to yourself: "Well, I'll just have to worry about that tomorrow, won't I!?"!. It is important to deal with a negative internal monologue (self talk), or mental process, such as disturbing thoughts, or images, by the process of (a): recognising it, and (b): challenging it immediately!.
When you notice something negative, such as: "I'm never going to get over this!" or: "Why am I always so pathetic/useless/such a loser!?" or even: "I can't do this/will never get over this!", or a disturbing image, recognise that this is part of the mindset which will hold you back from progressing in your recovery!. Having identified and labelled it, I first visualise a large "STOP!" sign, then I say to myself as forcefully as you can, even aloud in a big voice, if alone: "I know this tactic: GO AWAY FOR A WHILE !!!" You may want to use either: "ruse", "ploy", "game", or "trick", instead of "tactic"!. In the case of an image, visualise a large "STOP" sign, or your preferred version!. Some people go so far as to keep a wide rubber band in their pocket, then put it around their wrist, when they catch themselves backsliding, stretch and release it, as a method of reprogramming their mind sooner, but I don't regard it as being strictly necessary!. Remember to remove it, afterwards, if you use this method!.
Practice one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed!. Alternatively, 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 anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself!." Neurofeedback treatment for anxiety is increasingly becoming available!. Herbal remedies, such as valerian, (which is not recommended for use if depression is also present) passionflower, or St!.John's wort, are often effective, but the idea is (as with anxiolytic medication) to use them like water wings, or training wheels on a bicycle, providing initial support, and giving time for other treatments, such as therapy, and relaxation techniques, to take effect!.
(The following is a variant of Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing 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 easy to be dismissive of such a seemingly unusual technique, but give it a good tryout, for at least a few weeks, to see if it is effective in your case)!.
Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, 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: "A thousand and one; a thousand and two!.!.!. " and so on, to a thousand and twenty!. 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!. I have found that the 2 - 3 minutes spent using the EMDR markedly reduces distractions to the relaxation process, and is repaid many times over!.
I also use it prior to my chosen relaxation technique, after lights out, at night!. For more about Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing therapy, showing recommendations by those who have used it, including a professional psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in that field, see sections 33 - 34, at ezy-build!. She was skeptical, at first, and I remained unconvinced, until trying it, and now I use it twice daily, including after lights out, at night!.
Stress is addressed in section 42, at ezy build: view page i first!. State your emotional needs to him: this gives him an opportunity to change (men often aren't as attuned to the nuances of relationships, and the psychological differences between men and women)!. Consider couples counselling (where both parties have their say, moderated by a therapist) at some stage!.
Contact your county/local mental health agency, and find out what help they can offer!. Psychological counselling, with a sliding scale, based on income, is available through many religious organisations, such as Catholic counselling, the Methodist church, and the Unitarian Universalists!. You don't have to be a member!. Also, many females who abort, for any reason, feel a degree of grief!.
Go to http://www!.mind!.org!.uk/ and type "grief" in the taskbar, and enter!. Call: The Grief Recovery Institute (U!.S!.A!.) 1-800-445-4808, or Hospice (phone book)!. Email jo@samaritans!.org Chatrooms and forums: http://www!.chatmag!.com/topics/health/gri!.!.!. and http://talkingminds!.15!.forumer!.com/ and http://messageboards!.ivillage!.com/ Other websites: http://www!.griefnet!.org/ and http://www!.helpguide!.org/ (coping, supporting others, loss of relationship, or pet) and http://www!.mental-health-abc!.com/ and http://www!.boblivingstone!.com/!?q=node30 and http://www!.crusebereavementcare!.org!.uk/ Understand that there are often several stages of grief!.
The stages are:
Denial: The initial stage: "It can't be happening!."
Anger: "Why ME!? It's not fair!?!" (either referring to God, oneself, or anybody perceived, rightly or wrongly, as "responsible")
Bargaining: "Just let me live to see my son graduate!."
Depression: "I'm so sad, why bother with anything!?"
Acceptance: "It's going to be OK!."
K
You will have had your "worry time" for the day, and can just write down any more thoughts that come to mind, and say to yourself: "Well, I'll just have to worry about that tomorrow, won't I!?"!. It is important to deal with a negative internal monologue (self talk), or mental process, such as disturbing thoughts, or images, by the process of (a): recognising it, and (b): challenging it immediately!.
When you notice something negative, such as: "I'm never going to get over this!" or: "Why am I always so pathetic/useless/such a loser!?" or even: "I can't do this/will never get over this!", or a disturbing image, recognise that this is part of the mindset which will hold you back from progressing in your recovery!. Having identified and labelled it, I first visualise a large "STOP!" sign, then I say to myself as forcefully as you can, even aloud in a big voice, if alone: "I know this tactic: GO AWAY FOR A WHILE !!!" You may want to use either: "ruse", "ploy", "game", or "trick", instead of "tactic"!. In the case of an image, visualise a large "STOP" sign, or your preferred version!. Some people go so far as to keep a wide rubber band in their pocket, then put it around their wrist, when they catch themselves backsliding, stretch and release it, as a method of reprogramming their mind sooner, but I don't regard it as being strictly necessary!. Remember to remove it, afterwards, if you use this method!.
Practice one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed!. Alternatively, 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 anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself!." Neurofeedback treatment for anxiety is increasingly becoming available!. Herbal remedies, such as valerian, (which is not recommended for use if depression is also present) passionflower, or St!.John's wort, are often effective, but the idea is (as with anxiolytic medication) to use them like water wings, or training wheels on a bicycle, providing initial support, and giving time for other treatments, such as therapy, and relaxation techniques, to take effect!.
(The following is a variant of Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing 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 easy to be dismissive of such a seemingly unusual technique, but give it a good tryout, for at least a few weeks, to see if it is effective in your case)!.
Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, 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: "A thousand and one; a thousand and two!.!.!. " and so on, to a thousand and twenty!. 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!. I have found that the 2 - 3 minutes spent using the EMDR markedly reduces distractions to the relaxation process, and is repaid many times over!.
I also use it prior to my chosen relaxation technique, after lights out, at night!. For more about Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing therapy, showing recommendations by those who have used it, including a professional psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in that field, see sections 33 - 34, at ezy-build!. She was skeptical, at first, and I remained unconvinced, until trying it, and now I use it twice daily, including after lights out, at night!.
Stress is addressed in section 42, at ezy build: view page i first!. State your emotional needs to him: this gives him an opportunity to change (men often aren't as attuned to the nuances of relationships, and the psychological differences between men and women)!. Consider couples counselling (where both parties have their say, moderated by a therapist) at some stage!.
Contact your county/local mental health agency, and find out what help they can offer!. Psychological counselling, with a sliding scale, based on income, is available through many religious organisations, such as Catholic counselling, the Methodist church, and the Unitarian Universalists!. You don't have to be a member!. Also, many females who abort, for any reason, feel a degree of grief!.
Go to http://www!.mind!.org!.uk/ and type "grief" in the taskbar, and enter!. Call: The Grief Recovery Institute (U!.S!.A!.) 1-800-445-4808, or Hospice (phone book)!. Email jo@samaritans!.org Chatrooms and forums: http://www!.chatmag!.com/topics/health/gri!.!.!. and http://talkingminds!.15!.forumer!.com/ and http://messageboards!.ivillage!.com/ Other websites: http://www!.griefnet!.org/ and http://www!.helpguide!.org/ (coping, supporting others, loss of relationship, or pet) and http://www!.mental-health-abc!.com/ and http://www!.boblivingstone!.com/!?q=node30 and http://www!.crusebereavementcare!.org!.uk/ Understand that there are often several stages of grief!.
The stages are:
Denial: The initial stage: "It can't be happening!."
Anger: "Why ME!? It's not fair!?!" (either referring to God, oneself, or anybody perceived, rightly or wrongly, as "responsible")
Bargaining: "Just let me live to see my son graduate!."
Depression: "I'm so sad, why bother with anything!?"
Acceptance: "It's going to be OK!."
K
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