Panicing Over Going Into A Constant State of Panic

I am having this thought that is causing me constant panic which is that if I were to go into a constant state of panic, that there is no hope and no treatment for it. My doctor told me that there is no medication for panic attacks that go on all day everyday and that there is only medication for panic attacks that happen once or twice a day.

I now realize that if I were to then go into a constant state of panic that lasts all day everyday, that there is no hope or treatment for it. Just from knowing that is now a constant struggle not to go into a constant state of panic which is causing me to go into a constant state of panic. This struggle is what is causing me to now be in a constant state of panic (this thought of me being in a constant state of panic is luring me into it and I can't escape). And now that I realize I am now in a constant state of panic, I realize that there is no hope or treatment for it.

I feel very close to being hospitalized knowing that I am now in a constant state of panic and that there is no hope or treatment for it and that there is no escape from this thought of me being in a constant state of panic luring me into it.

Trust me, sooooo many of us have felt like we were in a constant, never ending state of panic and experienced the same excrutiating fear as you. I have very similar thoughts when I am panicking: I will feel anxious and panic over the idea that it will never get better, I will always deal with this anxiety, or, when I am already in a panic, I continue to freak over the idea that I am a lost cause. So, I am here with you.

However, there IS medication AND techniques to help you with the anxiety! Antidepressants are more helpful with chronic anxiety, albeit they take several weeks to begin working. Xanax and other benzodiazapines like it are good for once in a while panic attacks. I do not use them. Other people know far more about helpful techniques than me, such as deep breathing and attempting to regain control of your thoughts. Talk therapy is always highly recommended. You can also exercise and eat better.

Trust me!!! You can and you will turn around! You are not going to forever be stuck in a constant state of panic. Even people who have had suffered on going intense panic for years have managed to cultivate and anxious free life with help and therapy.

Your first self help step for today should be ignoring the thoughts that your condition will be permanent. Believe that you will get better, not immediately, and even if it sucks right now it will get better. It is your condition that is giving you these irrational thoughts, they are not realistic forecasts of your situation.

Hi MattMVS7, I have had the same worries like you. You cannot be in a constant state of panic, it is physically not possible. The adrenaline which causes the panic feeling will eventually burn off. If you can, try to move around in order to burn off the excess energy quicker. Breathing techniques also help to manage a panic attack, or even prevent it from happening. You could lie down on your bed and place one hand on the stomach, and the other on your chest. Inhale slowly through your nose and push your stomach out. Then let your shoulders relax when you exhale. You could try counting if it helps you. Count to 7 when you breathe in and count to 11 when you breathe out. I personally tend to hyperventilate when i panic, so it takes me a long while until I manage to get to 7-11, but slowly it helps me relax.
I don't know if you have a therapist. It sounds like you could benefit from a therapy where you can talk about whatever is going on in your life and how your anxiety manifests itself etc. The important thing is to continue to find ways to address your anxiety and don't give up. There is always something that helps minimize the anxiety, we just have to find out what helps us most. For some its meds, for others its acupuncture..Keep trying

I feel your emotional pain as i've suffered for years from anxiety problems. i get seizures i think sometimes because i'm anxious, i am on meds for them and havn't had a seizure in a few years now. i think what helped with my panic attacks was clonazopine, i rarely have panic attacks anymore but am nervous if i miss my meds on time, then i take them and the excrutiating pain subsides.

What you describe is a truly horrible feeling, and it is not uncommon. But the good news is it is IMPOSSIBLE to get trapped in a constant state of panic, for panic attacks ALWAYS pop you out the other end.

I had this fear a few years back but I worked through it. I developed a series of coping mechanisms, and they worked.

MattMVS7, I'll send you a private message

MattamVS7, this is something that I had to deal with. When I had my first panic attack all I could think of was having a panic attack and dying. The thoughts that swirl in your head are very difficult. I have gone a long way with CBT therapy. I do not take drugs for my panic either. It is not an easy process but as time goes on and you begin to do the exercises given to you by the therapist it does help. Another thing that really helped was having support from friends and family. Being able to talk about it help alot. Also I do not know if you can but take a vacation. I went away for 2 weeks this summer and I came back a new person, I felt a change and that encouraged me to fight back. Thoughts can sometimes be very overwhelming but if you take 2 seconds to analyze the thought and try to figure out what evidence you have to sustain the thought l, you will see that the thought has no basis. Hope you feel better.

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