What method works best for panic disorder?!
Question:
What method works best for panic disorder?
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I have had panic attacks for 7 years and have come to a point where I can control them. When I first starting having them I took medication (Clonazapam) which can be addictive, then the doctor put me on seroquel which makes me sleepy. I went through this for about 2 years, taking tons of different medication which in turn had horrible side effects.
I then started trying to find alternative to medication.
The best thing that I found by far was when you are having a panic attack, Lie flat on the floor with your hands under your butt. Look directly at the ceiling and count to one hundred. this works becuase you are focusing your mind on something else and lying flat helps the tightening that you feel in your chest.
Another thing you can try is constantly taking small sips of juice, water etc or turning up the music and singing out loud. You need to focus on something else other than the reason you are panicking.
If you are having so many panic attacks in a day I would guess that you have a lot of stress in your life. Set aside a time everyday "worry time" where you deal with the things that are upsetting you and make a plan on how to deal with them.
I hope this helps. I have tons of other tricks too. Let me know if you need more.
It is a lot better to deal with it yourself then being on medication.