Panic attacks...please help!!!?

Question

Almost every morning for the past two weeks I have woken up either with a panic attack or on the brink of one. My life is extremely busy, I work at an opera office, teach oboe lessons, play in a symphony, and am getting ready for life as a wife to a man in the military. He has recently started going out to the field a lot,and where we were used to seeing each other every day, we're having to deal with seeing each other very randomly, maybe a few times a week. He's also deploying soon and I'm trying to prepare myself for that. He told me that I need to find a counselor or psychiatrist to deal with my panic attacks, because he thinks they're very serious and he wants to help make sure that I'm dealing with personal issues that he thinks I haven't really gotten over (when I was younger I was sexually abused, and I was raped numerous times in college, and had mentally and physically abusive boyfriends and friends.)

Some days I go an entire day just feeling like I'm on the brink of an attack but never actually have one, other days I wake up and have a complete full blown attack. I have psychoanalyzed myself and feel that for the most part I am happy with myself and my life and achievements. Small things set me off though, like not seeing my fiance for a few days, or someone yelling at me, or thinking about failure.

Any advice?

Answer 1

They make pills for that these days.

Answer 2

I have been through so much of what you have been. I'm so sorry that you have had to endure all that. I have been in therapy for years over what has happened to me. I really think that your fiance is right in telling you to see a counselor. It really helps. I also see a psychiatrist and take Xanax and Zoloft to treat the depression and panic attacks. I didn't want to do that for a long time, because I didn't want to be one of "those people", but it has helped so much i can't even tell you. Good luck and you will be in my prayers! Feel free to email me anytime!

Answer 3

i am so sorry to hear about your past troubles, but your boyfriend is right. a therapist can really help, trust me. they'll give you the best advice on how to calm yourself down before you have a panic attack. unfortunately some people are forced to grow up faster than they should, which is what sounds like happened to you. and when that happens you always expect the worst, even if you dont realize it. and that can cause panic attacks because built up adrenaline causes panic attacks.

the only piece of advice i can give you besides getting a therapist is when you feel yourself getting anxious, do something physical to allow your body to get rid of some of the extra adrenaline. it works sometimes. best of luck! xoxo

Answer 4

I used to have panic/anxiety attacks too so I know what you are going through. I would definitely go see a psychiatrist and maybe ask to be put on a medicine. I was put on celexa and it really helped me. Now I live a panic free life! Hope you get better soon =]

Answer 5

I can help you.  I found a free course on the internet that is very helpful for understanding and stopping panic attacks. It is sent by email so you can learn at your own pace.  It's really helpful.  The link is below.

Good luck and hang in there.  You can beat this.  

Answer 6

i agree with the other answers you need a medical dr yo help you with anixity medication and an ant depressant may help to yhis dosnt mean you have to take this forever but right now it sounds like you need it you are so not alone so many people deal eith axixity including myself good luck