[sickofscreaming]

Recently I've been having daily panic attacks. I have no idea what triggers them. Yes I do have my triggers, but I haven't come on contact with any of them for over a month. A friend of mine said it might be the fact that school recently started again, but this year has been very good so far. I will just randomly be sitting in my room and next thing you know, I'm hyperventalating. Is this a panic disorder? And if it is, how do I prevent more panic attacks? They're exhausting.

[LifeGetsBetter]

I wish I had the answer to preventing panic attacks. Can they be prevented? I don't know. For me, it's dealing with them. Wish I could deal/cope with them better. You are so right sickofscreaming. Panic attacks are exhausting and for me, difficult to recover from.

[francisR]

hi Sickofscreaming

I'm sorry you have this problem. People have found breathing slowly and regularly into a paper bag helpful. Also making yourself notice things in your environment does distract from the panic attack and help reduce it. How about therapy. Have you tried that? It can give you really good skills for managing it. Medication can help also. You can Google, and CBT therapist for your area. I hope and pray this does improve for you in the future. Have a really great day. God bless and best wishes from your friend Francis