Helpful Reminders For Dealing With Panic Attacks

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Isn't it something when you are able to recognize it though? Those negatives are easier to banish from your mind when you are knowing what is happening with your body. The doctor may up your meds...it may be your body's way of saying - this isn't working. Good for you to keep on that.

I am proud of you for doing so well with the craft fair/boutique....that in itself is quite an accomplishment and you should be proud of how great you did.

I want to say too - I love the crafts!!! You guys should all see them! We have a talented person here too!!


Heather

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life - it goes on."
~~Robert Frost

CLAU,

I AM NEW HERE AND WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION ON PANIC
ATTACKS. I WAS HAVING A PANIC ATTACK WHILE I READ YOUR INFO. AND NOW AS I
HEVE READ IT AND IT IS PRINTING OUT MY PANIC HAS CEASED. THANKS AGAIN

KRZYKRIS

KRZYKRIS

I wanted to thank you in every way for this. I printed this Yesterday and went to my boyfriends x-mas party. I was so worried that things weren't going to go right and I was going to have to see people I didn't want to see. after reading this over and over to myself . my crazy thoughts slowed down and nothing really mattered. my night was outstanding. Thank you once again.

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth & love have always won. there have been tyrants & murderers, and for a time they can be invincible, but in the end they always fall.think of it... always. Mohandas Gandhi...

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Duches}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Good to see you posting again... and in such a positive way! Good for you, fighting off the monster!

Looking forward to seeing more of you on the boards!






Wise men still seek Him.

Sorry to hear that you've been feeling that way. I hate when I feel that way. B/c of no money I have not been able to visit Dr, come Jan, when I'm back on my feet you bet that will be the 1st place I spend money.
I'm glad to hear from you and I hope your feeling better. your such a positive person I enjoy reading your posts. Have a good one...

Happy Holidays***
*Duchess

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth & love have always won. there have been tyrants & murderers, and for a time they can be invincible, but in the end they always fall.think of it... always. Mohandas Gandhi...

Wow! From my own personal experiences, I can attest to the effectiveness of these suggestions. I would highly encourage anyone with anxiety to try your suggestions.

I've suffered from anxiety and depression off and on for what now appears like much of my life (37 years and counting!). Only in the last few years have I really made much progress. Hardest is not beating myself up for having anxiety and depression! But although I had encountered many of the anxiety-reducing strategies in my own research, I was unable to actually implement them until I *finally* found an *effective* anti-depressant. (I had tried others in the past, with unsatisfactory results, and didn't really believe I could be helped with medication until I reached the end of my rope emotionally last fall.)

It's not that I am advocating anti-depressants for everyone - far from it. But I was unable to calm myself enough to really practice the anxiety-reducing strategies until the anti-depressants took effect. I am fortunate to have great primary doctors who could not possibly have been more understanding and supportive, taking me seriously.

It's only been a couple of months, and really none of the problems that have brought on anxiety attacks have gone away in any substantial way. But my coping mechanisms are starting to get better. I am feeling much better about myself and my ability to deal with life's problems, which of course do not magically disappear. I've become more accepting that I can't solve all the problems, or even some of the problems, because problems are inherent to life. While I know that it will take a long time to unlearn unproductive thinking and communication habits, and to get better at dealing with the anxieties, I want everyone to know that I already feel 100% better than I did only two months ago.

So ... don't let it get it to you that this process takes a long time, and think that you won't see results in a short time frame. You can feel better, and sooner than you might believe.

Best wishes!

Bringing this back up to the top for Angels4U. I used to have panic attacks real bad. I'm very familiar with the ER, too! Thank goodness the medication I'm on works pretty well but I think I'm due for an increase.

Good luck! Just remember, we're here for you!

(Where did Clau go, anyway?? )

<font color=blue>"The winds of change continue rolling and they just carry me away."</font color=blue>

Yes, I was amazed at how 3 weeks after starting Prozac, suddenly everything my therapists had been trying to tell me made send, and I was able to start putting it into effect.

-Ariel

Whatever you can do,
Or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic, in it.
-Goethe

Thank-you it is comforting to know you are there ((((Hugs))))!

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<font color=blue>"The winds of change continue rolling and they just carry me away."</font color=blue>

I have been having trouble with panic attacks again, and see many others too.
Although the author is no longer posting I just want to say that this has helped me so much. and I felt it would be good for it to go to the top.

KRIS

As I sit in front of this computer screen, I meet and learn and am helped by those I have never seen.

If you think you have totally gave up, you haven't, because you are here!

Is this the fourth or fifth I've bumped?





<font color=blue>"Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt" --Shakespeare</font color=blue>

thanks for this little gem. its very positive and its making me think about the power of forward thinking.