Need help with severe daily panic attacks

Techie180 · Mar 23, 2017, 09:41 PM

I've been having severe panic that are so bad that i sometimes i feel even faint or like pulling out my hair ,any way to calm down cause my meds only help a little and show can i stop them from becoming severe .

reb569 · Mar 24, 2017, 03:04 AM

I would discuss this with the Dr that prescribed you the meds, if you haven't already. If it's not working for you it may be time to adjust dosage or try a new med.

Have you tried Mindfulness/Grounding techniques? They are supposed to help with anxiety. I've has some success with some of them, but am bad at sticking with them and recognizing when I need to start using them.

Mar 24, 2017, 08:34 AM

I have really bad panic attacks. What has helped me most is meds and therapy. I also try really hard to focus on mg breathing when having one.

I hope you find a solution that works for you. Panic attacks are aweful.

Mar 24, 2017, 09:21 AM

I practise mindfulness. I concentrate on things like where I am, what I am holding, what I am touching, etc - and my relationship to them. For instance I may be on a bus. I concentrate on everything from the cold touch of the bars and rails beneath my fingers to the feel and texture of the upholstry to the rivets holding it together and so on. Maybe I am holding a pair of gloves - what do they look like, what do they feel like, I imagine how they were stitched together and on and on.

trungvusc · Mar 24, 2017, 10:49 AM

Bad emotions are terrible. I recommend mindfulness for any emotion. Why? Mindfulness is strongly method to clearly illuminate your mind act.
If you interested in, i will more explain about it. Because i practice and feel about it

it'sgrowtime · Mar 24, 2017, 12:31 PM

cold air, cold water, or an ice pack on you forehead or neck can slow it down before it gets too bad. Take calming breaths. When I feel faint, I lie on the floor with my feet up. I try to remind myself that although I am acting very frightened, I am safe, and that the feeling will pass. I try to remember that I'm going through a difficult stage in life, but that I will adjust and overcome. Every new feeling of a panic attack scared me, which made the panic attack worse. Breathing, temperature change, reassuring thoughts, getting in a safe position to recover are the things that help me. Also, try to embrace something that comforts you, a memory, a picture, a pet, person, pillow, etc.
I'm sorry you are dealing with this! In my experience, they get shorter and less intense after you've worked through the thoughts/feelings that are causing them. Shortly after you've experienced the worst of them, notice how you can feel quite normal again (although unhappy you're having panic attacks).

IrisBloom · Mar 24, 2017, 12:53 PM

I don't have a cure for panic attacks, but I found knowing the mechanics of them can help. Also, knowing it will pass soon helps you endure. You might want to read up or talk to your doc or therapist about what is happening in your body when you have an attack.

I hope you find relief soon.

Techie180 · Jun 10, 2017, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by trungvusc

Bad emotions are terrible. I recommend mindfulness for any emotion. Why? Mindfulness is strongly method to clearly illuminate your mind act.
If you interested in, i will more explain about it. Because i practice and feel about it

I am interested in more about it if you would like to share,
im sorry for late reply ive been busy and lately my emotions are taking over me lately like severe anxiety attacks and panic attacks, i have to wait a while before i can see my psychiatrist which sucks cause my emotions get really severe that i have to take as needed meds more often making the staff where i am think i need higher level of care .

Techie180 · Jun 10, 2017, 07:20 PM

Thanks everyone for the responses i really appreciate them and they helped.

Sunflower123 · Jun 10, 2017, 07:31 PM

I just wanted to add 3 apps that have helped me with anxiety: Mindshift...Virtual Toolbox and Calm. I hope you find solutions that work for you. Best wishes.

Techie180 · Jun 10, 2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I just wanted to add 3 apps that have helped me with anxiety: Mindshift...Virtual Toolbox and Calm. I hope you find solutions that work for you. Best wishes.

Anroid or IOS?

Techie180 · Jun 12, 2017, 07:36 PM

Today I had a check from someone that turned to be fraud and then so my bank canceled my bank account due to that and im in pain from teeth implants which both makes me anxious highly and suicidal but no plan just thoughts and maxed out on my as needed meds. need some support and tips on how to get through this.thanks

Sunflower123 · Jun 13, 2017, 01:15 PM

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Anroid or IOS?

IOS.......

Sunflower123 · Jun 13, 2017, 01:19 PM

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Today I had a check from someone that turned to be fraud and then so my bank canceled my bank account due to that and im in pain from teeth implants which both makes me anxious highly and suicidal but no plan just thoughts and maxed out on my as needed meds. need some support and tips on how to get through this.thanks

I'm sorry to hear you are highly anxious and suicidal. Can you distract yourself or take a nap? Sometimes those things help. Also there is a crisis text line 741 741 where you type hello and you text with a crisis counselor. I hope you start feeling better soon.

zzzsmokeyzzz · Jun 13, 2017, 02:13 PM

Meditation and yoga have done wonders for me. I've struggled with panic attacks my whole life. Hugs!!

Techie180 · Jun 14, 2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I'm sorry to hear you are highly anxious and suicidal. Can you distract yourself or take a nap? Sometimes those things help. Also there is a crisis text line 741 741 where you type hello and you text with a crisis counselor. I hope you start feeling better soon.

I ended up taking my as needed medications and disracting by listening to music as well as talking to my Dad, Zyprexa helps alot and also my anti anxiety one does to but i have to take them an hr apart my doc says.
.And thanks for the hugs it makes me feel better. I talk to my local crisis center as well when i get his way and that helps to.

Techie180 · Jun 14, 2017, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zzzsmokeyzzz

Meditation and yoga have done wonders for me. I've struggled with panic attacks my whole life. Hugs!!

Im learning both right now and currently.

Ichooselife · Jun 14, 2017, 08:50 PM

Breathing and meditation helps me. I found a Dr Caroline Leaf
You can find her on YouTube. She has helped me tons!
My Dr. says that they come from fear. When I don't run away
And look the panic attack in the eye it really helps.

Techie180 · Jun 15, 2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichooselife

Breathing and meditation helps me. I found a Dr Caroline Leaf
You can find her on YouTube. She has helped me tons!
My Dr. says that they come from fear. When I don't run away
And look the panic attack in the eye it really helps.

Thankyou I will look her up and try her out and I have emotion phobia so thats hard to stay with the emotion and look it in the
eye. It makes me nervous and scared so im not sure thats an an option for me .

Techie180 · Jun 19, 2017, 06:57 PM

My psychiatrist got my anti anxiety med scheduled for thr times a day and upped my anti depression med.Im really happy about it and she said that the meds that got upped will hlp me gt calmer.I hope so.