Panic attack help...?!


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Panic attack help...?

I am having a major panic attack right now..my heart is pounding and ever negative thing i can think is being pushed into my head..i am a single mother of 2 boys and im trying to go to college, pay bills ect..im 24 and i just feel like i will be a single mother doing this all on my own for the rest of my life..i feel so sick to my stomach right now and i feel sooo low..thank god my kids are in bed right now..anyone have some words to uplift my spirit? I am even feeling blue about studying to go to college i have to take a test im just sooo blah!!


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Lisa! Hold on kiddo! First of all ... take some really deep breathes. Try to erase the negative thoughts from your mind for just a minute and just breathe. In through your nose ... out through your mouth. This is a proven technique when needing to calm down.

Now, you are telling the story of my life let me tell ya! I could go on for days, but I am thinking God put me here right now to lift you up a bit. I am a single mother, full time teacher (meaning I work no less than 60+ hours a week when all is said and done), and I spent the last year getting a Masters degree - of all things - all by myself with no family any closer than an hour away to help me. I felt exactly like you for most of the last year. We had serious financial problems and I have been trying not to lose my house because of the awful housing market and being on my own trying to afford to live. Luckily, I am a strong woman and refuse to give up no matter what comes my way. You mind is a powerful weapon in the war on depression.

First and foremost, you MUST focus your energy on positive thoughts. I know money is tight ... but go and get the book "The Secret". It is changing my life and the lives of 100's of others at this very moment. I have done a complete 360 since reading that book - I have been so negative because of all my problems and was focusing my energy on all the wrong things. If I made it through this past year .. SO CAN YOU!!

I can tell you have depression ... just by what you are saying .... you sound just like I did last year. There is always the option of going to a doctor and getting an anti-depressant - these have saved thousands of lives - but I for one do not like to take medication and had a bad reaction to many of them. I had to realize that no matter how selfish it seemed - there MUST be some "me' time. This is hard for a single parent, but ESSENTIAL. Exercise and eating as healthy as possible will help greatly with your depression. They have worked miracles for me.

Do not be afraid to ask for help. Never be ashamed to say you are a single parent - as long as you don't abuse it - people will step up to the plate and help you if you just ask. You can do this ... and getting a college education is extremely important. That too has changed my life tremendously for the BETTER! You will not be doing "all this on your own for the rest of your life" unless you focus on that. STOP the negative thinking. You can do this ... many other single parents have as well! Going to college also tells your boys that education is IMPORTANT and it matters ... believe me as a teacher - I wish more parents would get that!

Hang in there girl ... one thing you can do is to take a minute and make a list. On one side list all the "bad/negative" things you are feeling or what is depressing you ... then on the "good" side write down all the blessings you have in your life. You are here and alive for one ... that is pretty darn significant!
This exercise will help you to see that the good really does outweigh the bad!

Lastly, if you are a believer turn to Christ. He will never leave you or forsake you. Ask for help ... pray for strength. He will give it to you when you need it most. Make time to get involved in church if you are not ... many people will be glad to help you out. I know they have for me. If nothing else... have faith in God because when all else fails ... his love will not! Never forget that ...

You can do it ... God has already given you 2 beautiful little boys. You must be a role model to them and teach them to succeed in life. He has entrusted you with their care ... you will NOT fail! Think of them and gain strength from knowing they love you and need you unconditionally! Stay POSITIVE ... stay STRONG!

Peace and Grace to you Lisa ... you will look back on all this one day and smile ~ grateful for all the tough times taught you and thankful you have them to remind you how lucky you really are! :)

In Him,

Christee




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