Hi,
New here and just curious if anyone can relate? Do you keep fighting the idea that it's not a "panic attack" or "anxiety" and keep searching for some other medical reason for all of this? I am convinced deep down that my anxiety and panic attacks are the result of a constant fear that "something" else is wrong with me, NOT that the panic brings on the medical alert? Am I making any sense? I get depressed and stressed because I feel so out of control and all these terrible, terrible shakes I get make me truly beleive that if I found a "Medical" reason then it could be treated, then the anxiety would go away. I am fighting so hard to stay away from meds because I am so sensitive to pretty much anything, and the side effects are debilitating. I, however, find that the symptoms I get from the anxiety, or whatever it is equally is debilitating. What's one to do? My next choice is to look into Paxil, mostly for the anxiety attacks because I'd like to rule this out. LOL! I very much admit to having classic anxiety attacks, but don't think it's the only thing going on here. What other medical conditions could have the same symptoms as Anxiety/Panic Attacks? Can anyone give me any encouraging remarks about Paxil? When I go to my Doctor, it's usually whn I'm at my worst, and I tell her how agitated I'm feeling, tremors, breathlessness, and of course she sums it down to Panic, I would too, but I'm in this state because?????? Can anyone help?????Is this the place to come??????? Also, hyperventalating? Is this a symptom? Could it be related to anything else. I know you are thinking I'm in denial, and hey!, maybe so, but I won't be able to stop until I get some answers. If meds work-so be it! I just haven't found anything that's not so hard with the side effects.
Thanks for listening[color=Brown]Janice[/color] :gasp:
Hi Guys,
Are these common triggers in Panic Attacks?
Body changes, e.g going from a cold temperature into the heat?
Heartburn? Headache? meaning, anything changing in your body?
I simply "PANIC" when I am feeeling anything out of the "NORM"
Bright lights, loud noises, chaos, strong smells?
Can anyone help?
Also,....I have read remarks about Paxil, and most are negative. Are there any positive things about Paxil? Is there a "Choice""Specifically better suited for Panic Attacks"-that would have the least side-effects?
Thanks so much
Janice
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone knows if there are Doctors who specifically deal with "Panic Attacks"?, or how I can find one in Toronto, Ontario
Thanks
Janice :)
Hello,
Am wondering if Hyperventalating causes Panic Attacks, or Panic Attacks causes Hyperventalating?
Or...maybe they aren't related????
Any info on HYPV. is appreciated? Any website or help in controlling it?
Regards
Janice
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone can relate?
I have found that if I get myself into a full blown panic attack and then have a good cry I can continue on my merry way. Today I had an attack in a health store{in search of more answers}, {of course}, and got in such a tizzy I broke down and cried when I finally got myself into my "safe" zone, which is in my car. I felt so out of control during the attack {God I hate it}! After the cry I felt so relieved that I had the strength to go back in. What exactly is released? What's built up? I'm sure that if I had a cry before I'd went in that the panic attack wouldn't have happened! Any ideas?
I'm so lucky to have such support at home, but sometimes I feel like such a burden and a LOON!
My poor daughter, she's so patient with me{so far}, she's only 6 1/2, and I can't imagine what goes through her head as I'm shopping happily one moment, then flying out the door like a freak the next.
??????????????
Janice :confuse:
Hi Beth,
I'd have to say that Heat and Humidity are the highest on my list for Panic Attacks!....and my pet poodle is a great comfort! I'll also add that the extreme cold is also a trigger. I guess it's the "extreme" I've read that many people with Panic Attacks don't like any changes happening in their bodies, especially sudden ones. I've actually heard that alot of "normal" people have a "problem" with the heat/humidity. Wish I could control the weather, but I'll probably have better luck with controlling myself.....lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Boy, if everyday was a "Fall" day!
Any comments?
Janice :gasp:
I have just discovered that I either am fighting all day, {ex. a cold, flu, infection,}, or flighting all day, {ex. anxiety and panic attacks}. If it's not one thing, it's another. I've noticed that if I'm coming down with a cold or a headache or my allegies are acting up, then I have no panic attacks.
Does this make any sense to anyone?
Is this the way things work?
Does our body have to have 1 or the other going on?
If this is the case, then I'd rather stay ill!
Luv Janice
I fought the idea for years about taking meds and finally broke down in the past couple of months. My fear of the side effects kept me from trying them. I reluctantly took celexa, but woke up the next day with a severely puffy face. went back to the doctor for the next one, Paxil, and the same thing happened. I tried a couple more as well and have discovered that it's not a side-effect, that I'm having an allegic reaction to a component of the pill, possibly the coating?
My point here being, that I now have to be strong because I have no where else to turn.
I say, if the pills work, then bloody well take them! Feel better!
I feel sorry for all of you's that are putting up with all of the side-effects of the medications.
I give you all a big pat on the back!
Hang in there
Luv Janice
The desensitising? Does this mean that you should continue to go to your "unsafe" zones and have panicattacks? I have always thought that if you keep having the panic attacks, say for example, "the malls", that the adrenaline never has a chance to "settle" so to speak and it snowballs from then on, unless you stay away for awhile. Like boiling a pot of water, if you cool it down it takes longer to boil than if it were still warm?
Any thoughts?
Is this a standard practice?
Janice
Hi Elaine,
My heart goes out to you because I have a 7 year old daughter as well. I've never told her that I'm "SCARED", I actually haven't "TOLD" her anything officially. She knows that I don't feel well sometimes, mostly when we go shopping. My husband is with us 90% of that time, so he takes over, and gets me to the car and she decides if she wants to stay with me or go with him. So far she seems o.k with it, she gets a kick out of holding my hand and nursing me, but it's not that often because I'm not the shopper in the family. Lucky for my husband, my fear is mostly in stores so we save alot of money. But, when I'm having a "good" day I make up for lost time! I live and breathe my daughter, and I am constantly giving her praise and try to boost her confidence. I think at this point all they need is LOVE and SECURITY, just like us all! Maybe if my mother had given it to me I wouldn't be so screwed up?
Luv Janice
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