Question:
How do you stop yourself being afraid of having panic attacks? About three years ago I had what I took to be a panic attack. Though it never really got past the point of a fast beating heart. And it only happened that once. Since then, I’m terrified of having another. When I think about it I experience sweating, rapid heartbeat, dry throat, dizziness and a host of other symptoms which I’m sure are all psychological. If I could stop thinking about what might have happened if that first attack had turned into a full blown panick attack, then I’m sure I wouldn’t be dreading going out of my front door. It’s stupid. It really is. Any offers of help would be greatly appreciated. — cherry b
Response:
Hi Cherry! > About three years ago I had what I took to be a panic attack. Though it never > really got past the point of a fast beating heart. And it only happened that > once. Since then, I’m terrified of having another. When I think about it I > experience sweating, rapid heartbeat, dry throat, dizziness and a host of other > symptoms which I’m sure are all psychological. If I could stop thinking about > what might have happened if that first attack had turned into a full blown > panick attack, then I’m sure I wouldn’t be dreading going out of my front door. > It’s stupid. It really is. > Any offers of help would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome! IME, when I remember to _not_ struggle against panic attacks and listen to the message that they carry, I will find relief sooner rather than later. Smile and there will be something to smile about! Nancy
Response:
Hi cherry b There’s an ng devoted strictly to anxiety and panic disorders – they’re an awesome bunch of people. It’s alt.support.anxiety-panic As panic attacks makes up only a small component of PTSD, I combat it by always having an anti-anxiety med on hand. I may not need to take it – just knowing it’s there is enough. . In article <y8xA7.37206$ev2.44…@www.newsranger.com>, Cherry Birchall says… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->How do you stop yourself being afraid of having panic attacks? >About three years ago I had what I took to be a panic attack. Though it never >really got past the point of a fast beating heart. And it only happened that >once. Since then, I’m terrified of having another. When I think about it I >experience sweating, rapid heartbeat, dry throat, dizziness and a host of other >symptoms which I’m sure are all psychological. If I could stop thinking about >what might have happened if that first attack had turned into a full blown >panick attack, then I’m sure I wouldn’t be dreading going out of my front door. >It’s stupid. It really is. >Any offers of help would be greatly appreciated. >– >cherry b
Response:
Hi Cherry; I want to concur with the other responders. Great advice. It is just a rush of hormones and neuro-chemicals that seem out of place because you don’t need them at the moment. If the situation involved an immediate need to defend yourself, the rush would help you survive and endure the whatever. For quite some time, I would awake every morning to a full blown panic attack. I reasoned that whatever it was I dreamed about had triggered the attack. No help from that by itself but it did allow me to just immerse myself into that rush of emotions and finally got a grip on what they all were. I learned some things about myself and put the lessons to work. The panic attacks diminished over time and now I rarely need to deal with it. What few attacks come now, I just dive in like that is what I want to do. If anyone is near me, I just quickly tell them I need a moment to myself and jump in. rooting for you Steve "Cherry Birchall" <nos…@newsranger.com> wrote in message
news:y8xA7.37206$ev2.44088@www.newsranger.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> How do you stop yourself being afraid of having panic attacks? > About three years ago I had what I took to be a panic attack. Though it never > really got past the point of a fast beating heart. And it only happened that > once. Since then, I’m terrified of having another. When I think about it I > experience sweating, rapid heartbeat, dry throat, dizziness and a host of other > symptoms which I’m sure are all psychological. If I could stop thinking about > what might have happened if that first attack had turned into a full blown > panick attack, then I’m sure I wouldn’t be dreading going out of my front door. > It’s stupid. It really is. > Any offers of help would be greatly appreciated. > — > cherry b
If you like this post and would like to receive updates from this blog, please subscribe our feed.