Please read this! need help!!!!!!!!!!!!?!
Question:
Please read this! need help!!!!!!!!!!!!?
okay I have this problem called panic attacks. It's when a person is anxious of going far away from home. I'm scared when I travel and go to the mall, because I'm afraid I'm going to have one. People who experenced this or is having this problem please write somthing, because this problem is taking over my life!
Answers:
Hi, sorry to hear you are feeling bad. Sounds like you have agorophobia alongside the panic attacks. You could go and see your doctor. In the meantime here are some self-help tips.
Believe it or not, you're in complete control of whether or not you have a panic attack - recognising that is the first step to overcoming it. The following steps will eliminate (or at least significantly reduce) your panic attacks:
1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks and agorophobia. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com... It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far.
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resource...
With each step practise makes perfect. (i.e. practise the steps every day, not just when you are feeling bad). I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!