Yeh that's hard when people say 'forget it'. It's hard to explain to people what we deal with. It's not really a matter for forgetting panic but more a matter of forgetting how to focus on it. So much easier said than done. But that's what I try to do.

You are not alone. Everyday I feel this way and no matter how many times people tell me to to try to forget it about it just clouds my head completely. I just wish there was a way that something could be done.

Thank you so much Sky for your reply. I will definitely try them. I will let you know how I get on. I have just borrowed a Yoga dvd from the library as well as I am going to give that a go too. Thank you once again. Take care

Ann, So sorry to hear about what you're going through. We've all been there and can identify what you're talking about. :) I've never taken any medication for panic so I can't comment on that as I don't know enough about it, sorry. In regards to Meditation for panic this is what I do. Standing or sitting. Place your hands on your stomach, right where your belly button is. Concentrate on where your hands are. Breathe slowly still thinking about where your hands are. Direct the air you take in to your stomach. Feel your hands moving with your stomach. You can even imagine the air coming from the floor if you like. This is great to do anywhere when you're feeling anxious. It's important to breathe slow and steady. Make sure you're not breathing from your chest by monitoring your stomach movements with your hands. Visualising is great too. The idea is to duplicate a warm safe feeling where ever you are, whatever you're doing. Visualise anything, a memory, a person. Anything that makes you feel good. Before you go to sleep each night really think about that feeling and the thing that brings it. Think of it as your errm 'charm'. I think about a particular song and concentrate on the mood of the music and images I get from it. Everytime I start feeling anxious about something I get the song in my head and my anxiety goes down. You can apply this to anything. Another meditation technique I use is this. Lie down or just get yourself into a comfortable position really. Close your eyes and imagine a box. Put all your worries, all the things that hurt you into the box. Really spend time on all the things that cause you harm. Put them all into the box. When you can't think of anything more, seal the box. Now imagine a balloon on a string. Tie the balloon to the box. Hold the box with the balloon attached and tell it "You are leaving me for now". Let it go and watch the balloon sail far above you getting smaller and smaller until it's completely out of sight. When you're ready open your eyes. Also when I'm having a panic attack. I lie down and put my feet up. Levitating my feet slightly makes my physical symptoms subside. I close my eyes and think of colours like Yellow, orange, pink, purple, green, blue. No grey or black because these colours humans a

then i will have to discuss this with my docter and maybe get other antidepresiva

Susanne, I said meditation not medication. I have tried numerous different medications and I felt just as bad, if not worse whilst taking them. I have heard meditation is good, as it focuses on breathing, which is probably part of my problem. Do you have any suggests for controling my anxious thoughts about health issues/dying? Eladine, I think my panic attacks started after I started on anti depressants. I was very stressed and anxious at the time I started them, but within the first week of taking them I ended up at the hospital with my first panic attack. It may have been a coincidence, but I feel it is what started it all off.

I am taking paroxetine btw for my depression 1 and a half tablet a day and its 20mg

is it possible that my meds for the depression cause my panic attacks? cause i have them since i started the meds I think

Dear Ann, With regards to panic treatment, in most cases anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medications are used. These medications may have possible side effects. You said earlier that you had tried meds and they made you feel worse, you may have to experiment to see which med would work best for you. Medication can be very beneficial for some people, discuss it with your doctor and make sure to express your concern regarding the side effects. Take Care, Susanne

Thank you Susanne, I will try that. I was also thinking about trying meditation. Do you think that would help too? Thank you Ann