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Feb 12, 2014, 09:06 PM
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I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks...they are horrible!
My symptoms are: Pressure in face/head region Trouble breathing Tightness in chest Tingling in fingers Legs feel like jelly Feel like I am dying Anyone else have these symptoms? I take meds, but do not want to become dependent on them. I also try: paced breathing calming imagery and all the mumbo jumbo fed to me by "professionals" who do NOT have them! What do you use? Thanks! |
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Feb 13, 2014, 06:05 AM
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I agree they are horrible! I have been trying mindfulness, being in the present moment. Look up some techniques online. I do struggle on bad days but keep fighting.
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Feb 14, 2014, 07:37 PM
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I don't have all those symptoms above but some of them I do have. And it is so painful to go through. I'm trying to do DBT self-study but it's hard to discipline. Also, there's an android app called "Worry Box" that is kind of cool that I like to use.
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Feb 15, 2014, 11:21 AM
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One thing I have found very helpful is as soon as the panic begins, go sit in front of a fan and let it blow in your face. I started doing that because, I felt like I might suffocate. It helps A LOT.
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Feb 15, 2014, 12:03 PM
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I have anxiety that affects me in one of two ways. One is what I call "working" anxiety which is all in my mind & gives me nervous energy. For that, I have to keep myself busy physically until I wear myself out mentally. Then there's what I call "griping" anxiety. This is when I have physical discomfort, my chest gets tight, my throat closes off, I get numb , when that happens, I have to go to my room & get away from people, lay down , focus on remaining calm, & mentally talk myself down. I tell myself things like "you've had this before, it's Only your anxiety, it's going to be ok, this will pass. Just keep calm & quiet, & it will go away." It helps me to recognize that it's ANXIETY, Not a life threatening condition because I can " somewhat" rationalize my irrational emotions.
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Feb 15, 2014, 04:01 PM
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More or less. I'm on Propranolol, at the moment; they help a bit.
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