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Panic attaks
by JA
6 months ago
Last updated 6 months ago.
Has any one on here ever sufferd from panik attaks im only 19 and some days i cant even o out without having a panic attak then some days im great i did go to the doctors put he just sliped me sum deppression tablets that i dint take because that isnt getting to the root of the problem but why does this happen
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Seasider Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
Yes I have, and you’re doing the right thing to bring them out into the open. They are a terrifying thing to experience, but the bottom line is…they will not harm you. They are probably rooted in some problem in your past, which , rather than mask with drugs, needs to be wheedled out. An attack’s severity is made worse by the anxiety and isolation you feel whilst having one, which in turn spirals the feelings even higher. I ended up seeing a counsellor, and having sessions of E.M.D.R. (Google it). I now feel like a different person. Don’t hesitate to come back if you want any more help or support. You’re not on your own- this condition is more common than you think.
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JA Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
They are so terrifying i get so scared and that makes it worse cause i feel like i am just gunna die right there and after i get so tierd and exhausted i have a panic attak for worrieing about if im gunna have a panic attak if you get me and its so hard because some times for a week i cant go ouy then sometimes i dont have them for ages i had one today in the midle of tesco and i just had to leave every thing and rush home thats where i feel safe and i cant go on buses or taxies sorry im blabbing on
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Seasider Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
I can tell you are pretty wound up by the way you are writing. Nobody who has not had one can understand how you feel. Your life is not in danger, but I know what you mean. You wonder how much more intense the feelings can get before something gives, you cannot ask people around you because you cannot tell them what’s wrong. I agree you end up dreading the next one whenever it may be. These symptoms – trembling, racing heart, sweaty hands, nausea, feeling ‘out of your body’ are all classic signs. You need to ask to talk to someone who can begin to chip away at the causes and strengthen your confidence that they can be beaten.
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JA Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
And i also feel really confused when i have one or after i have had one.They are really getting to me because im only 19 and i just think i wont be able to cope with these for the rest of my life i cant even go on nights out with my friends or go far from my home cos im scared if it happens it is really messing me up it really is but all my family always say is just forget about it and try not to think about it but its not that easy is it
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Seasider Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
No it’s not, and you needn’t suffer them for the rest of your life. Just sit and think for a minute the things that might be putting stress on you. Money? Neighbours? Family? If you can identify one thing, past or present, that seems unsurmountable, then that is your starting point for discussing with your doctor. Keep strong!!
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JA Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
I cant think of nothing really they just started after i had my daughter but i love been a mum and have never felt depressed or anything but thats only when they started.But i do have a very weird imagination and i get scared of dieing and never seeing my daughter again thats all i can think of really
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Seasider Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
They’re natural concerns but until someone can reassure you that you’re worrying needlessly your mind is blowing them up into unnecessary problems. Enjoy and do the best for your daughter, and be positive for her.
It looks like me’n’you are the only ones with this problem on here!!
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JA Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
yep thank you.You have helped me and its nice to no im not the only one lke this thanl you
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Seasider Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
You’re welcome – let me know how it goes!
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JA Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
i will thank you
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China Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
I’ve not had a panic attack but I’ve known people who have.
One thing you could try is relaxation exercises, yoga is good one. It’s something you could do at home when you have time. You can buy books and dvds showing you how to do the exercises. Don’t worry you don’t have to tie yourself in knots with it :)
I think it’s quite normal to be honest to become a bit tense after having a child. You start to see danger everywhere and your instinct is to protect your child. I’m pretty certain that this will blow over in time, although I realise that it’s hard for you right now.
Good luck.
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Red-Dragon Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
I have had a few in times of incredible stress, but some people suffer from them as a result of traumas in the past.
My wife had an abusive father and as a result she has been left with post traumatic stress – and the last time she saw her father was over 15 years ago.
The important thing is to make it known, and to seek help before it affects your life more than it already does. My wife, for instance, will not travel very far from home, in case she panics… this is getting better thanks to some Cognitive therapy and hypnotherapy she has been receiving. There’s no-one accredited in the Hull area, but the nearest one – she had to pluck up the courage to get there – and it REALLY does seem to be working – is in Pontefract, a GP called Graham Smith.
grahamedsmith (at) doctors.org.uk
It’s £50 a session plus the petrol to get there and back, but worth it for your future happiness and comfort.
Good luck.
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Seasider Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
Although it may help you to feel better sooner, there is no need to pay. The treatment is freely available on the NHS through the local Mental Health Trust.
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LittleSquishy Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
Forgive me for asking but could you be suffering from postnatal depression? Because you said it all started after you had your daughter so could that be a possibilty? Panic attacks are part of an anxiety disorder. Someone mentioned there being a trigger, that’s not necessarily correct, panic attacks can be cued or uncued and the onset can often be sudden and inexplicable. Anxiety has comorbidity with other illnesses such as depression which is why your doctor will have given you those tablets.
I know you said you didn’t take the medication because it doesn’t get to the cause of the problem. Having personally suffered with depression myself at the age of 20 I have a rough idea of how you feel. The thing is if you don’t take the anti depressants you’re in no fit mental state to help yourself. I tried to deal with it myself for a while, it took my family to get me to go to doctors. Once I was on the tablets I was able to think clear and relax which meant I could start concentating on why I felt like I did. And I was back off them within about 2 months and have been completely fine since.
The cause of your anxiety/panic attacks may not even be something environmental. It could be something biological which is why I urge you to accept the help your doctor gives you; as there is alot of help for this kind of thing.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon xx
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JA Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
Thank you all for your advice it does really help. L.S you do talk sence but i have never felt deppresd i have always enjoyed been a mum but i do feel better talkin about it.I get too scared 2 go to the doctors as evey time i do i have a panic attak.but thank you for all your adice.
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Red-Dragon Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
"Although it may help you to feel better sooner, there is no need to pay. The treatment is freely available on the NHS through the local Mental Health Trust."
You are right. However, specifically the cognitive therapy is not available on the NHS anywhere near Hull. I think the nearest place was London, or maybe one of the Home Counties, which for someone not happy to travel was completely out of the question. If of course you are happy to travel, then that would be the more sensible option!
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TheBreaker Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
What kind of person thumbs down a thread like this? Come forth and admit your shame.
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chickenbhuna Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
I suffered from panic attacks when I was about 17. I think your doctor has not helped you by simply prescribing tablets. Although treatment is supposed to be available on the NHS, the truth is that mental health services are severely underfunded in this country and you could end up waiting quite a time to be seen by a practitioner. I suggest you visit this website http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/How+to/How+to+cope+with+panic+attacks.htm
They are a national organisation not a profit-making company and maybe reading through will help you. There are also links to other sites, as panic attacks are related to anxiety.
I really wish you well, caring for a child can be a huge stress and I’m sure you can get through this.
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chickenbhuna Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
I also meant to add that the organisation No Panic, mentioned on the Mind website has a helpline for people suffering from panic attacks and anxiety disorders, tel no: 0808 808 0545
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Chromosome23 Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!
Perhaps a reason to leave the house might be good. Does a neighbour have a dog you could walk for instance?
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