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Mar 04, 2008 at 02:23 AM
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I had a slight situation the other day while shopping. Lately, I've been getting more and more depressed and when I was younger I would get terrible paralyzing panic attacks. The ones where your vision focuses down to a single tunnel and you can't stop looking at something all the while you see darkness. Spinning rooms and light headedness...you know the fun ones?
I almost passed out in the middle of a shopping mall. I don't even know what triggered it. I used to have panic attacks while in highschool, but that was such a stressful environment, it's not wonder I didn't pass out. But yesterday was just so unexpected. They're just coming out of the blue lately, what should I do? |
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Mar 04, 2008 at 02:28 AM
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sorry if this is a silly question, please just put it down to I don't know you and sorry if I offend you but... have you told your doctor....or thought about writing down AFTER the panic attack is over where you were, what you were doing, what other people were doing etc....then you might find the reason why you're panic attacks have restarted or are so bad. hope you work it out and they stop for you soon. 
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Mar 04, 2008 at 02:32 AM
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I don't tell anyone about them...more or less because I have no one to tell them to.
I've more or less been trying to manage them on my on, I guess...I don't even recall what was going on when it happened either. It literally just came out of the blue.... |
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Mar 04, 2008 at 02:35 AM
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sorry I'm not much help...guess all I can say is either tell your doc or fone up a helpline. good luck to you though
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Mar 04, 2008 at 02:37 AM
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Thanks....
I suppose I'm going to have to see another shrink....again. |
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Mar 04, 2008 at 12:54 PM
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Mec, I know it's a drag but from what you posted I'd say that's an excellent idea.
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Mar 04, 2008 at 01:39 PM
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there is help for them.. I know they are scarey. I am sorry you are having to go threw this Can you see if there is a trigger that sets them off Have had a few in my life time.....I find breathing helps or meditating Get help if you need it. Asking for help is a good thing take care the sheep |
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Mar 04, 2008 at 10:05 PM
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You might want to ask the doc if there's any quick acting med you can take if needed. I've found that just having something in my purse is enough to calm me. I have Xanax by the way. It's not for long term use.
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Mar 04, 2008 at 10:06 PM
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wow i thought t was the only one who gets the same symptoms i don't go to stores to much because of it once it got bad for me and the store started spinning on me and i was scared since then to go back to the store but this thursday i will be seeing my pdoc after a yr and i will be back on meds try and see a pdoc meds might help you and if it's not bad for you u will prob be off meds in a yr
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Mar 04, 2008 at 11:17 PM
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I can totally relate to your attack while shopping. I had that happen to me about 6months ago with my 4yr old son in tow. It was horrible, scary, and I thought I was going to pass out right in Meijer. I use caution while going out now, only do short shops alone, but I have gotten a little better.
I find what works best for me is.....breathing. (Breathe in for a count of 4, hold for 4, and let it out for a count of 4. In about 5 min you will feel so much better.) If that doesn't help I go to klonopin. It relaxes me and helps me get through the worst situations. (Sometimes I cheat and take on even before I get to the store.) I also suggest seeing a doctor or therapist too. Just so you can find out what's up. I hope this helps you some, take care.... Dee __________________ Dance as though no one is watching you.... Love as if you have never been hurt before, Sing as though no one can hear you.... Live as though heaven's on Earth! |
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Mar 08, 2008 at 03:05 AM
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I have not had a panic attack in months now, thanks to my Zoloft. But yes i did have some that would come out of the blue.
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