How do you avoid freaking out during a major health problem/attack/stroke/etc?!


Question:

How do you avoid freaking out during a major health problem/attack/stroke/etc...

If let's say you're experiencing something very painful, strange, and you feel like you're about to die, or let's say you are having a heart attack, stroke, etc,...how can you stay calm, when everything is going wrong and you may possibly die?

We're told to stay calm at all times, but how's that possible when you're literally in misery?

I'm a VERY scared person, as I've suffered from anxiety/panic attacks, and asthma attacks, and I try to lead a normal life but everytime I feel a little symptom of something , i think OMG OMG OMG this is the big one, and I start thinking of all the facts/statistics out there on killer diseases/etc/

I can't live my life like this, but this stuff also happens.

How do I deal with this, especially if something were to happen, and remain sane even to my last moment?

I don't want to live my life in pain, and if I'm dying, I don't want to be in mental anguish as it's happening.

Is it possible to stay sane/normal even during ur final minutes?

Additional Details

1 week ago
I just can't bear the idea of suffering, as I've experienced it to minor degrees with panic/asthma, and don't even want to KNOW what it's like during something more serious.

This frightens me to the point of I'd rather commit suicide.

I'm that scared about just living day to day.

I guess I'm looking for ways to deal.

I just don't like how certain illnesses take your control away from you and then you feel so helpless and like you're at the mercy of your illness, which doesn't really care either way lol.

It's just scary.


Answers:

Hi! I’m so sorry to hear you’re feeling bad. Try the following steps will definately help you. CBT will definately help you with your 'irrational thoughts' and anxieties:

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 social anxiety. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. 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 of these steps, practise makes perfect. I hope this helps and you feel better soon. Don’t give up hope! Best of luck!




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