Anxiety Attacks..?!
Question: Anxiety Attacks!.!.!?
Okay so I have severe panic attacks, usually only maybe once or twice a month, but today I had two, and they werent small ones; I couldnt breath, I was crying, and of course I always feel like im dying, even though I know that I cant die!. If you know a way to help deal with them!.!. it would be helpfull!.
*also, I have no health insurance, so prescription is out of the questionWww@Answer-Health@Com
*also, I have no health insurance, so prescription is out of the questionWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
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Do not worry, I am not spamming my site - my site don't sell products or anything!. My site is solely dedicated to panic-attacks or people whom have anxiety!. I give tips on how to sleep even if you have anxiety!.
Please do visit and post any questions there or here so that I can help you further!.
I have been a sufferer for 12-years and am doing well!. My blog is dedicated to help!. I will be updating my blog every 5-7 days on new ways to cope anxiety!. I have just made few good entries on coping - I hope it will help you!.
All the best,
SengWww@Answer-Health@Com
I would definitely check into getting state insurance if this is at all possible!. In the meantime, One the best ways I have combatted my own panic attacks is to distract myself!. If I am driving, I think to myself, look at the blue car in front of me, look at the house (quickly LOL!!) look at this, look at that!. If I am not driving, than you can take more time to look, etc!. Distraction works so well I have stopped 2 full blown attacks!. I was so happy! It sounds kind of stupid and you'll feel like you have ADD, but it works!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I dont know how old you are!.!.!.!.but I'm 34, and I get those also!.!.!.!.I dont take anything for them, but as I've gotten older I've kinda learned how to deal with them better, I zone out a bit, kinda trying to take myself mentally out of the situation I might be in!.!.!.!.!.EX!.!.!.!.Usually I'm with my 3 boys, and their arguing, talking real loud, throwing things, music, or T!.V!. is on!.!.!.!.!.!.!.I just mentally remove myself from it, that's just an example anyway!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.I, if I can go into a quiet room, by myself, and just calm it down!.!.!.!.!.!.!.They are awful, I know!.!.!.!.!.!.but for me, that seems to help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I get the same junk also!. I have to take lorazepam!. sometimes it works really well and sometimes it doesn't, to be quite honest!. Also talking to my mom helps!.
I forgot to mention im also on a medicine called paroxotine(not sure how to spell it) so yep!.
Believe me I know how it is, it sucks bad!. like someone also mentioned zoning out sometimes is good but make sure you zone out on something that's positive for you!.
hope you get better buddy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I forgot to mention im also on a medicine called paroxotine(not sure how to spell it) so yep!.
Believe me I know how it is, it sucks bad!. like someone also mentioned zoning out sometimes is good but make sure you zone out on something that's positive for you!.
hope you get better buddy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Lavender!. It is very calming!. I buy Lavender everything! Scented oil plug-ins, candles, and bath stuff!. You should go to an herbal store and talk to the clerk there!. I bought a great soothing herbal tea that really helped with my panic attacks!. I usually lay down and sit in a fan!. The cool breeze does wonders!. Keep aspirin and orange juice handy as well!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You have no health insurance!. Have you checked about getting medicaid!.
if you cant get that go to a free clinc and the doctor there can write you a prescription for meds for anxiety and panic attacks!.
Then contact the manufacturer of the drug and they will probably pay for it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
if you cant get that go to a free clinc and the doctor there can write you a prescription for meds for anxiety and panic attacks!.
Then contact the manufacturer of the drug and they will probably pay for it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Try to possess as much information as you can maybe is one option,however it is time consuming,here is the one i have ever had good experience with!.http://heath-insurance!.tips-free!.info/he!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sorry about your panic attacks, but maybe you should get your priorities in order!.
If you're having health problems, perhaps you should do whatever is necessary to get some health insurance!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you're having health problems, perhaps you should do whatever is necessary to get some health insurance!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
you don't need insurance -doctors treat cash pay patients every day & pharmacists love cash!. combine lifestyle changes with meds and counseling for a successful future!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
View the techniques for control of anxiety/panic attacks, in section 8, at ezy build, below!. Begin, on this first occasion, only, by holding your breath for 5, or 10 seconds: this will give you the confidence to realise that YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR BREATHING, but not pass out, or die (your autonomic nervous system resumes breathing, if you become unconscious)!. Understand panic attacks, and what triggers them, in your life (if it is unresolved anxiety, or stress, see sections 6, or 42, respectively)!. The paper bag method works for most people: try it!.
If you are fairly suggestible, the following are reliable: http://www!.hypnosisdownloads!.com/
Your last alternative is psychotherapy, to address its fundamental cause: read section 1, and examine the http://1-800-therapist!.com/ website, and use the locators, and phone book!. I used to suffer from panic attacks, until I questioned what had changed in my life, at, or just before that time, to trigger them!. For some people, this is enough!. These days, I have instilled the habit of, whenever a situation occurs where panic is likely, I visualise a large, "STOP!" sign, as vividly as possible, followed by repeating to myself: "stay calm" in my mind!. You could try the same method!. It usually takes 30 - 40 repetitions, for most people, to establish a new habit!. I also suggest that you learn, then practise the controlled breathing technique, until competent, then employ it, at the very first sign of a panic attack!.
Practice one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed!. Also, 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 panic attacks, I deeply and completely accept myself!." Note: the controlled breathing only helps with the symptoms (as do medications/herbal remedies): you need to address the underlying cause, and this requires some form of therapy, and Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy has proved effective!.
Advice from a published psychiatrist on controlled breathing!. (1!.) Get a clock, or watch with a second timer!. (2!.) Practise for 5 minutes, 4 times daily, until proficient!. (3!.) Take a small breath in, and hold it, for 6 seconds!. (4!.) Think to yourself: "RELAX", just before breathing out!. (5!.) Try to feel a sense of releasing tension, as you breathe out!. (6!.) Breathe in for 3 seconds, then out, for 3 seconds!. Try to make your breathing very smooth, and light, as you breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth, or nose!. (7!.) For the next minute, continue to breathe in, and out, every 3 seconds!. (8!.) Go back to step 3, at the end of the minute, and proceed through to step 7, doing this for 5 minutes!. Use this at the very first sign of a panic attack starting, or any time you feel anxious, or tense!.
Because many people can't access/afford professional therapy, I include the EFT, and EMDR variant for them to try, free of charge!. Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy is generally available in most areas, but EMDR (see section 33) may well be worth trying, and is becoming more widespread!.
(The following is a variant of EMDR 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!.
It may also help to minimise, or eliminate caffeine products from your life (coffee can be a trigger) and sugar!. Xylitol, or Stevia is preferable, (health food stores) or fruit sugar (fructose, such as "Fruisana", from supermarket sugar aisles) or even a little honey!. Minimise/eliminate consumption of highly processed foods, particularly grain products, such as white bread, donuts, cake, cookies/biscuits, or anything with sugar!. Opt for more wholefoods, non-starchy vegetables, and fruit!.
No prescription required ( $4/ month generics from WalMart for many: hyperlink in section 2, at ezy build)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you are fairly suggestible, the following are reliable: http://www!.hypnosisdownloads!.com/
Your last alternative is psychotherapy, to address its fundamental cause: read section 1, and examine the http://1-800-therapist!.com/ website, and use the locators, and phone book!. I used to suffer from panic attacks, until I questioned what had changed in my life, at, or just before that time, to trigger them!. For some people, this is enough!. These days, I have instilled the habit of, whenever a situation occurs where panic is likely, I visualise a large, "STOP!" sign, as vividly as possible, followed by repeating to myself: "stay calm" in my mind!. You could try the same method!. It usually takes 30 - 40 repetitions, for most people, to establish a new habit!. I also suggest that you learn, then practise the controlled breathing technique, until competent, then employ it, at the very first sign of a panic attack!.
Practice one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed!. Also, 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 panic attacks, I deeply and completely accept myself!." Note: the controlled breathing only helps with the symptoms (as do medications/herbal remedies): you need to address the underlying cause, and this requires some form of therapy, and Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy has proved effective!.
Advice from a published psychiatrist on controlled breathing!. (1!.) Get a clock, or watch with a second timer!. (2!.) Practise for 5 minutes, 4 times daily, until proficient!. (3!.) Take a small breath in, and hold it, for 6 seconds!. (4!.) Think to yourself: "RELAX", just before breathing out!. (5!.) Try to feel a sense of releasing tension, as you breathe out!. (6!.) Breathe in for 3 seconds, then out, for 3 seconds!. Try to make your breathing very smooth, and light, as you breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth, or nose!. (7!.) For the next minute, continue to breathe in, and out, every 3 seconds!. (8!.) Go back to step 3, at the end of the minute, and proceed through to step 7, doing this for 5 minutes!. Use this at the very first sign of a panic attack starting, or any time you feel anxious, or tense!.
Because many people can't access/afford professional therapy, I include the EFT, and EMDR variant for them to try, free of charge!. Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy is generally available in most areas, but EMDR (see section 33) may well be worth trying, and is becoming more widespread!.
(The following is a variant of EMDR 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!.
It may also help to minimise, or eliminate caffeine products from your life (coffee can be a trigger) and sugar!. Xylitol, or Stevia is preferable, (health food stores) or fruit sugar (fructose, such as "Fruisana", from supermarket sugar aisles) or even a little honey!. Minimise/eliminate consumption of highly processed foods, particularly grain products, such as white bread, donuts, cake, cookies/biscuits, or anything with sugar!. Opt for more wholefoods, non-starchy vegetables, and fruit!.
No prescription required ( $4/ month generics from WalMart for many: hyperlink in section 2, at ezy build)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com