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re: Panic Attacks-Seeking Advice
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:53 am to TigerDoc
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:53 am to TigerDoc
Definitely get professional help. I had a girlfriend who went through this and there is the possibility that having the bad attack that sent you to the hospital can make them worse in the future because the memory of the bad one can be an exacerbating trigger when you feel the next one coming on.
Thankfully in your case the medical professionals knew what was happening. When I took my girlfriend to the ER, she got a young doc who thought it could actually be a heart attack, which really skyrocketed her anxiety.
Thankfully in your case the medical professionals knew what was happening. When I took my girlfriend to the ER, she got a young doc who thought it could actually be a heart attack, which really skyrocketed her anxiety.
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Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:54 am to lockthevaught
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Marijuana was the root cause of my panic attacks. After I quit getting high everyday, my panic attacks stopped.
The panic that marijuana causes is pretty Widespread.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:55 am to mikelbr
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try not to panic.
The first time you have one, you don't realize what is going on. It's 100% hyperventilation. It stems from not getting the satisfaction of a full breath. You try for that next breath, not satisfying, next breath. . . , and next thing you know, you've flooded your body with oxygen, you get dizzy near the point of passing out and the panic sets in. Feels like being trapped in an underwater cavity with the water rising. You wouldn't understand the feeling unless you feel it yourself. I didn't understand it until it happened to me.
OP, anxiety isn't logical as in there are often times not "trigger events" in your daily life that cause anxiety/ panic attacks. Once you have that first panic attack, it seems to be easier to have them for awhile. You have to figure out ways to control the panic feeling. Almost like you have to figure out how to feel comfortable not being able to breathe for periods of time. It's a shitty feeling to think you either have to deal with it, or take medicine the rest of your life.
Went through the same thing several years back. Was drinking a ton of coffee, not exercising, and a generally not great diet. Cardio seems to be the best thing you can do to combat it. After that, eat fewer carbs as those seem to expand in your stomach and put pressure on your diaphragm at times. Try to cut back on coffee.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:57 am to ReedRothchild
The only panic attacks I've ever had (knocking on wood) have all been triggered either by being in large crowds or in a confined space. I couldn't imagine dealing with that at home or just at random.
The first one I ever had happened at a regional 4H competition ceremony for a young cousin of mine. We were there early, and as the bleachers in the gym started filling in we started moving up the bleachers. Well, eventually I was surrounded and people just kept coming. That's when it hit. I jumped up, told the people I was with I'd see them later and bowled my way through the sitting crowd, surely pissing some of them off. All I wanted and could think about was getting out of that building and to some fresh air. I made it out and got to the steps to the gym. That was as far as I could go. I sat down on the steps and just tried to breathe. It took about ten minutes to come back around and another five to feel okay to get to my car.
The next one happened when I was traveling. It was at a Texas Roadhouse in North Carolina at dinner rush time. It was crowded and loud. I left having only taken a few bites of my steak. It was like the walls were closing in and it just kept getting louder and louder.
The first one I ever had happened at a regional 4H competition ceremony for a young cousin of mine. We were there early, and as the bleachers in the gym started filling in we started moving up the bleachers. Well, eventually I was surrounded and people just kept coming. That's when it hit. I jumped up, told the people I was with I'd see them later and bowled my way through the sitting crowd, surely pissing some of them off. All I wanted and could think about was getting out of that building and to some fresh air. I made it out and got to the steps to the gym. That was as far as I could go. I sat down on the steps and just tried to breathe. It took about ten minutes to come back around and another five to feel okay to get to my car.
The next one happened when I was traveling. It was at a Texas Roadhouse in North Carolina at dinner rush time. It was crowded and loud. I left having only taken a few bites of my steak. It was like the walls were closing in and it just kept getting louder and louder.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:57 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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The first time you have one, you don't realize what is going on. It's 100% hyperventilation. It stems from not getting the satisfaction of a full breath. You try for that next breath, not satisfying, next breath. . . , and next thing you know, you've flooded your body with oxygen, you get dizzy near the point of passing out and the panic sets in. Feels like being trapped in an underwater cavity with the water rising. You wouldn't understand the feeling unless you feel it yourself. I didn't understand it until it happened to me.
sounds pretty scary, I can't imagine the experience
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:58 am to tigergirl10
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I’ve been in counseling a few months for anxiety, and it’s been life changing.
What are some things you’ve learned while in counseling if you don’t mind me asking
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:58 am to ReedRothchild
Had the same thing and I was convinced I was having heart trouble. At first they would only happen when I exercised like I couldn't breathe or I was drowning or something. Then they just started happening at random times... heart racing/can't breathe feeling... f'n weird. I had the full cardio workup and even had a panic attack on the treadmill test.
Anyways, I was prescribed 5mg lexapro and haven't had one since... about 8 years ago.
Anyways, I was prescribed 5mg lexapro and haven't had one since... about 8 years ago.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:58 am to ReedRothchild
I'm familiar with all of the above. Definitely not a seizure and if hospital said not a heart attack then it was likely a panic attack. Had them. They suck you feel like you are dying. You are not. Best thing is a margarita and then some cheese dip and try to clear your head like watching the sunset on a beach with margaritas and chips and dip for snack.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:59 am to ReedRothchild
Starting having them around ~ 4 years ago. First one scared me, thought I was having a heart attack as well. Meds help buddy, good luck.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:59 am to ReedRothchild
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1) Do you consume caffeine on a regular basis?-a 32oz cup of coffee Mon-Friday, none on weekends 2) Do you exercise on a regular basis?- no 3) What sort of foods do you eat regularly?-i eat like shite 4) Are you on any medications?-no, not at the moment
I’ve dealt with panic attacks in the past and they’re no fun. I’d try dropping the coffee, getting some regular exercise and, if you’re drinking, try and cut back on it a bit. My bet is those things will make a big difference. If nothing else, at least exercise. Stress needs an outlet.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:02 am to lockthevaught
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Marijuana was the root cause of my panic attacks. After I quit getting high everyday, my panic attacks stopped.
Weird. It was quite the opposite for me. I smoked everyday in college, for 5 years. Wake and bake and drinking coffee type of smoker, but when I smoked weed, I never had anxiety, slept all the way through the night, and always felt really good. When I quit smoking, I’d start to notice that I get anxious, then I was unable to sleep throughout the night, and still to this day that’s the case, and I see things in my sleep, and sleep walk real bad.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:02 am to ReedRothchild
(1) Panic attacks are terrible. I never would have given them any credit until I started experiencing them. It's unbelievable how it can hit you and how you can't make it stop.
(2) I was referred to a phycologist. I told him what happened and he knew exactly what I was saying. He explained what was happening and said it was all normal (for a panic attack). He/She can tell you what you can do and help you understand. Best case, you get pills like xanax and only take them when you have an attack. Worst case, you take pills daily to try to prevent the attacks. But go see a shrink and don't wait because it will happen again. It may be tomorrow, it may be next year.
(2) I was referred to a phycologist. I told him what happened and he knew exactly what I was saying. He explained what was happening and said it was all normal (for a panic attack). He/She can tell you what you can do and help you understand. Best case, you get pills like xanax and only take them when you have an attack. Worst case, you take pills daily to try to prevent the attacks. But go see a shrink and don't wait because it will happen again. It may be tomorrow, it may be next year.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:02 am to ReedRothchild
Totally normal to end up in the emergency room after your first panic attack. Nothing to be embarrassed about. Panic attacks have all the classic symptoms of a heart attack so until or unless you've had enough of them to identify them and take appropriate action, it's really scary. I've had panic attacks for a decade. Medication has helped but isn't a magic solution. I still have to stay physically healthy, get fresh air every day and make sure I'm keeping my stress levels as low as possible to avoid them. Even then, it can happen and at the weirdest times.
My best advice is to talk to your PCP. If you're having chronic anxiety issues, it may be worth getting on daily medication. If this feels like more of a one-off event, they can give you a small prescription for Xanax or something like that to calm you down quickly if it happens again.
My best advice is to talk to your PCP. If you're having chronic anxiety issues, it may be worth getting on daily medication. If this feels like more of a one-off event, they can give you a small prescription for Xanax or something like that to calm you down quickly if it happens again.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:03 am to ReedRothchild
Get into therapy with a counselor, go see a psych, consider getting an official diagnosis and on medication.
“Medication” in this case could be a normal anti-anxiety / anti-depression med (Prozac, Effexor, etc) or it could be some form of tranquilizer along the lines of a Xanax to take when you are stressed and having an attack.
The idea is going to be to identify what is going on and why so that you can predict the attacks to a degree as well as try to work on any issues you have that are making things worse.
For instance, there are known lists of issues people have that make things worse, such as “catastrophizing” in which whatever is going on is treated as automatically being the worst case scenario.
A lot of what therapy is intended for is to identify these issues and to minimize them as best as possible to get your anxieties under control.
None of this is necessarily a fun experience but admitting there is an issue and getting help will hopefully get you into a better state of mind for the long term.
“Medication” in this case could be a normal anti-anxiety / anti-depression med (Prozac, Effexor, etc) or it could be some form of tranquilizer along the lines of a Xanax to take when you are stressed and having an attack.
The idea is going to be to identify what is going on and why so that you can predict the attacks to a degree as well as try to work on any issues you have that are making things worse.
For instance, there are known lists of issues people have that make things worse, such as “catastrophizing” in which whatever is going on is treated as automatically being the worst case scenario.
A lot of what therapy is intended for is to identify these issues and to minimize them as best as possible to get your anxieties under control.
None of this is necessarily a fun experience but admitting there is an issue and getting help will hopefully get you into a better state of mind for the long term.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:03 am to ReedRothchild
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2) Do you exercise on a regular basis?- no 3) What sort of foods do you eat regularly?-i eat like shite
Pathetic. No wonder you thought you were having a heart attack. Get it together baw.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:05 am to danilo
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Pathetic. No wonder you thought you were having a heart attack. Get it together baw.
you mean lifting a box of a dozen Krispy Kremes isn't considered exercise?
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:05 am to ReedRothchild
You should definitely go see what Dr. Melfi thinks about it. She can possibly help with this.
What ever you do, don't go eat at Holsten's.
What ever you do, don't go eat at Holsten's.
This post was edited on 8/22/22 at 11:07 am
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:05 am to ReedRothchild
Bruh like it’s all in your head
I guarantee my life is wayyyy worse than yours and I don’t panic
I guarantee my life is wayyyy worse than yours and I don’t panic
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:05 am to 777Tiger
That’s called “a dozen reps”.
Posted on 8/22/22 at 11:06 am to ReedRothchild
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Long story short, hospital confirmed it was not a heart attack and said it must've been a panic attack. I've had issues with anxiety all my life, but never have had anything like this happen to me. I'm 37 years old. Anybody ever have an emergency room run due to a panic attack? Honestly it's pretty embarrassing, and I'm not sure what to do next. My wife seems to think it was a seizure, but I'm leaning more towards panic attack
I had the same thing. Only thing that helped was a blowjob every morning from the missus. Your wife doesnt want you to die does she???
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