Question about anxiety?!
Question:
Question about anxiety?
I have been having anxiety for about 2 yrs now, I went to the doctor for something small and they wanted to do a catscan (stupid) and I started having a panic attach because I was scared to go in the tunnel thing.So they ended up hooking up all the machines and freaking out telling me to lay down and stay still I wanted to leave but they wouldnt let me sit up...so as a result I was freaking out more.Fast forward 2 years and I have been having more anxiety I am prescibed anxiety meds (ativan) but I have a fear of going to the doctor and having my blood pressure taken.I also have been having anxiety about school (college) because they have a policy for if there is a threat to the school that they would lock us in the rooms and we have to wait there until they figured it out.I have panic attacks when I think of being locked in there.I have anxiety when I think about bridges, going far away from my house like on a long trip, flying in a plane, it just seems like its worse what is going on?
Answers:
Hi! I’m so sorry to hear you’re feeling bad. Try the following 3 steps (they eliminated my panic attacks of 15 years):
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!