[xrainstormx]

I have tired everyting to get ride of these panic attacks but they are getting worse. My chest is sore after them because it tightens so bad. I can't breath at all. One of these times I am going to pass out. I don't know how to make them stop.

i really hope that you can find a way to see a therapist. i think you need professional help. there are meds and theraphy that will help you. xoxox pat

[JustBen]

I agree with Faye. There are some things that are really difficult to handle by yourself. Therapy and meds can make a huge difference.

[xrainstormx]

I do see a thereapist but she doesn't help. She knows about it. I don't anything will help.

try a regular doctor then. ask for something for the anxiety attacks. describe them and ask for a med to help you with them. xoxoxo pat

[eskielover]

I had one psychologist that was into the breathing thing when an anxiety attack hits. I know how much breathing works even when I am hurt....breathing can actually lessen pain also....however my problem is that when an anxiety attack hits, I can't think about breathing & it just gets worse.

I end up with chest pains that were so bad, they ended up doing heart monitoring & a stress test. I have never passed out, but that may be a good thing because then your breathing starts over more calmly.

The best thing I have found is that when I feel my anxiety level start to raise uncontrollable, I then take my med I use for anxiety. It usually takes about 30-40 minutes for it to start working, but at that point, I can start to really relax. I usually try to lay down when I take the med....& then I usually can go to sleep for a few hours to help even more. Of course, I am not working (on disability) & I can't lay down if I am out doing something when the anxiety hits......but the best is when I can lay down & relax.

Hopefully you will be able to find something that works for you,
Debbie

[xrainstormx]

I do go to a doctor but the things I am on work but not for the panic attacks. I know I should change but my family situtation isn't good and they won't let me cahnge. I never looked at it that passing out could be good. That makes me feel more comfortable in a way because I know it will stop. With my panic attacks I get no air what so ever an ocassional gasp but that isn't enough. Is that how yours feel?
~Jade