Hi everyone: Ive had panic attck disorder since January of this year and it's driving me crazy. I cant seem to enjoy anything anymore without this spectre looking over my shoulder. Any encouragement is appreciated.
How does one begin the process of replacing negative thoughts with positive obes? This is how my panic starts sometimes. The first thought I get when I feel the palpitations is that I am going to have a heart attack. What positive tought does one replace that specific negative thought with?
Hi Vincenza, thanks for your response. I am having a really hard time today - I am trying to challenge my thoughts about having a heart attack but it hasnt been working. Ive had waves of panic all day today. Im shaking right now because I am so afraid. Any help or advice??
My panic attacks are definitely triggered by the sensations I feel. I woke up in panic today and its been downhill since. :(
Thanks for the welcome Davit. I will try the relaxation techniques. How do I go about coping with the attacks? I have xanax for emergencies (i take a 1/2 of the .25mg tablet when I feel really bad)
Hi:I am having a really hard time right now. I am trying the breathing exercise, trying to distract myself but nothing seems to be working. The fear is so so great :(
I really appreciate your taking time to respond. It took a very long time for me to take the 1/4 xanax that I take now when I am really anxious. I fear addiction and the withdrawal effects. (The net is a wonderful resource but can be a scary place sometimes)
Please explain what you mean by information overload and open receptors???
I have eliminated coffee and black tea completely (I miss it) and drink camomille tea instead. It does help to calm me down. I was doing ok - had low level anxiety every day but I was beginning to get this cbt thing. Then I had a set back. I think I am perimenopausal but my doc says no (Im 43). I also started a low carb diet a couple of weeks ago. Does that have an effect on anxiety levels?
Thanks for the information. It is a lot to ingest but it is very very helpful. No one has ever explained this in those terms before. Thanks!
Clearly my low carb diet is not helping my condition. Did you use any herbal remedies during recovery? Can you share some of the things that helped you?
So I ate some carbs yesterday and I didnt wake up with panic today although I had the shakes. I also took some 5-htp. Do you have any experience with that?
My morning took a turn for the worse when I worked myself into a high anxiety state by getting all worked up about driving my daughter to camp. It was one long hour of driving. In the end I did it but I felt drained all day. Anyone have any tips on how to quiet my mind???
Davit I really appreciate your responses. It makes me feel not so alone. Thank you
Can I ask a question? So today I'm having these strange new sensations. My panic symptoms have always been palpitations and a tight chest, dizziness and numbness in my exremeties. For some reason today i have the chest tightness plus an all round feeling of heaviness especially in my head and face and a strange tightness across my upper back. Do symptoms change like this and has anyone had these before?
Another thing, given that I am new I am sure that I am posting in the right place???
I have had every test under the sun and everything has come back alright. I just cant seem to get it into my head that I am physically fine and that all these sensations are just that ... sensations. But the fear that accompanies them is so great.I always think well what if the doctors missed something and I am really ill?
Anyway I wanted to share a success of sorts. I went to the dentist for a cleaning this morning. As usual I worked myself up and ended up with severe anxiety but I went anyway. My legs felt like they would give at any moment but I survived. I was actually quite calm at the dentist then got anxious all over again when I got home. What gives???
I was doing well a few weeks ago then had a massive attck and cant seem to remember or put into practice any of the skills I learned anymore
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