How did you beat anxiety and panic attacks?

Question

How did you beat anxiety and panic attacks?

Answer 1

Firstly , realise the attack wont last for more than 10 minutes.

then, say to yourself , it is only anxiety, 1 in 4 people can suffer from it at any time.

And congratulate yourself for being out. Too many people just want to stay safe indoors, so be proud of yourself. and best of luck. I know its not easy, but you will get there.

Answer 2

Learn to recognize your own onset of thoughts. I tend to start thinking of unpleasant past events. As this happens, I tell myself to quit beating myself up, the past is the past. Have a nice thought to replace it and enjoy good thoughts more than than the old feelings of sadness.

Smile. It can reverse the whole process. Good luck:)

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It sounds boring but breathe into a paper bag. It will help with the breathing, as when you have a panic attack you are taking in too much oxygen, not too lttle. breathing in carbon dioxide will help this. Have you thought of seeing a doctor, and asking for valium when you feel this way also?

Answer 5

First of all you need to talk to your doctor about having them. I do have them and I have to take medication for it. Alot of the times when they are severe I pray for Jesus to take away the feeling. I know it feels like your dying in all reality your just having a panic attack. When you start having one do something to take your mind of it. Start organizing your desk or your house. Do something that takes thought and it will take your mind off the attack.

In my experience I found out panic/anxiety are due to stress. You might not be stressed now, but something has changed in your life. Career change, change in location (you moved into another home), your lifestyle in itself has changed. Sometimes a break-up in a relationship will cause attacks to come about.

Talk to your local doctor and see if they can help you, I am sure they can put you on medication if they are severe. Just be careful of what type of medication they are putting you on some a very additive.

Good luck and I hope this helps you

Answer 6

I went on medication (Prozac) and spoke to a psychologist.

Answer 7

I stopped taking drugs. Started putting myself out there with my friends more often. Started doing a lot more exercise and sports to boost my confidence, then started pursuing women in a more active way.

Edit:

Panic attacks really root themselves in feeling alone and helpless. I'm now in a 6 month relationship. You need to surround yourself in people who will be there no matter what.

Answer 8

Breathing exercises; if you concentrate on your breathing for about a minute or so you'll find yourself much more relaxed after wards.

It happened to me in the past (had the feeling I would choke), and the exercises really helped. Knowing you can't suffocate yourself intentionally (without the use of any external help) also brings some relief perhaps. In case of hyperventilation you would eventually pass out, and the body will re-regulate your breathing in a normal way; in other words: nothing can really happen!

Good luck

Answer 9

Xanax, diet and excerscise, and sunshine.  In that order.

Now the xanax is only as needed.

Answer 10

Step 1: Ensure your emotion is controlled daily. Don't over reacted, stay calm and don't get worry easily

Step 2: Think before your action. Don't repeat her past experience on herself. Remind herself from time to time.

Step 3: Be confident to yourselves. Remember everyone is the winner. "Only One sperms out of millions fertilize an egg"

Step 4: Get a group of close friends to share your experience and get some activities that would occupied your time

Step 5: Increase scope of life. Meaning that she should involve in more social activities like dancing, outing and others.

Step 6: Put a rubberband on the wrist. If there is a negative thought, Tighten the rubber band and release it. Hence the effect of the pain would be able to reduce the possibility of negative thought.

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Answer 11

Work through it, don't let the panic become a vicious circle. Allow yourself to feel the panic and then let it subside. Being scared of it will only make it worse in the long run. Its only emotions after all.  

Answer 12

I never had one but someone told me to put my head in between my knees...

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Answer 13

doctor prescribed weed a year and a half ago.i live in canada eh!

Answer 14

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Answer 15

My wife had many panic attacks when I first met her they were happening several a week.  She could not be confined in an airplane.  She was very much on edge in restaurants.  Bridges and close freeway traffic would make her squirm.

One day while we were taking a walk after supper she started to become anxious, then scared announcing "here it comes again"  as she started to pass out and fall back I threw my cold glass of water on her.  "Oh!" "Why did you do that?!" but then realized it had stopped the progression of the panic attack. They became less and less as she discovered more and more it was all in her head where the manifestation grew.

I never had panic attacks until I married her, then started experiencing them as well. Although not as frequent or as severe, I still had them.  All the while a Christian Pastor was talking to me about Jesus.  When I asked Jesus into my life and believed on Him and His Resurrection, ALL my anxiety left.