Think myself into a panic attack?

Question

does anyone else have this problem?

i think so deeply about things such as the meaning of life and MANY other situations so deeply i begin to have panic attacks. i literally think myself crazy! is this even normal?

Answer 1

I don't think i have that problem but i can say that on earth there are many things in which we worry about. Some things are for certain situations but some are for others. There's one subject that covers everything and that Christianity in  your life. If you believe on his words and on God's words and put them into the way that you live in due time everything will work out. This is the one religion that has an answer for everything we go through in life. Some may say well this doesn't have any thing to do with religion, but it has everything to do with religion becuase in general if your not right spiritually everything falls out of place, but if your right spiritually everything falls into place. trust on the words of Jesus and God. Some of these scriptures may help. Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:25-34, Psalm 4:8, and Colosians 3:15.

Answer 2

I am a CCMA both myself and my daughter do this...

You need to seriously consider Anti Anxiety meds

Answer 3

View the techniques for control of anxiety/panic attacks, in section 8, at ezy build, below. Begin, on this first occasion, only, by holding your breath for 5, or 10 seconds: this will give you the confidence to realise that YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR BREATHING, but not pass out, or die (your autonomic nervous system resumes breathing, if you become unconscious). Understand panic attacks, and what triggers them, in your life (if it is unresolved anxiety, or stress, see sections 6, or 42, respectively). The paper bag method works for most people: try it.  

   If you are fairly suggestible, the following are reliable: http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/

Your last alternative is psychotherapy, to address its fundamental cause: read section 1, and examine the http://1-800-therapist.com/  website, and use the locators, and phone book. I used to suffer from panic attacks, until I questioned what had changed in my life, at, or just before that time, to trigger them. For some people, this is enough. These days, I have instilled the habit of, whenever a situation occurs where panic is likely, I visualise a large, "STOP!" sign, as vividly as possible, followed by repeating to myself: "stay calm" in my mind. You could try the same method. It usually takes 30 - 40 repetitions, for most people, to establish a new habit. I also suggest that you learn, then practise the controlled breathing technique, until competent, then employ it, at the very first sign of a panic attack.  

   Practice one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed. Also, give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. There is also a version for use in public places, (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you massage/lightly tap your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising: saying it to yourself in your mind). Section 53, and pages 2, 2.q and 2.o at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris also refer: "Even though I sometimes suffer from panic attacks, I deeply and completely accept myself." Note: the controlled breathing only helps with the symptoms (as do medications/herbal remedies): you need to address the underlying cause, and this requires some form of therapy, and Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy has proved effective.

   Advice from a published psychiatrist on controlled breathing. (1.) Get a clock, or watch with a second timer. (2.) Practise for 5 minutes, 4 times daily, until proficient. (3.) Take a small breath in, and hold it, for 6 seconds. (4.) Think to yourself: "RELAX", just before breathing out. (5.) Try to feel a sense of releasing tension, as you breathe out. (6.) Breathe in for 3 seconds, then out, for 3 seconds. Try to make your breathing very smooth, and light, as you breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth, or nose. (7.) For the next minute, continue to breathe in, and out, every 3 seconds. (8.) Go back to step 3, at the end of the minute, and proceed through to step 7, doing this for 5 minutes. Use this at the very first sign of a panic attack starting, or any time you feel anxious, or tense.  

   Because many people can't access/afford professional therapy, I include the EFT, and EMDR variant for them to try, free of charge. Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy is generally available in most areas, but EMDR (see section 33) may well be worth trying, and is becoming more widespread.

  (The following is a variant of EMDR therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective. It is easy to be dismissive of such a seemingly unusual technique, but give it a good tryout, for at least a few weeks, to see if it is effective in your case).

Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, first sit comfortably, and take a deep breath. Then, without moving your head, move your eyes from the left, to the right, and back again, taking around a second to do so (say: "a thousand and one": this takes approximately a second).

Repeat this procedure (without the words, although you can count, subvocally, if you like) 20 times: "A thousand and one; a thousand and two... " and so on, to a thousand and twenty. Then close your eyes and relax. Become aware of any tension or discomfort you feel.                      

                 Then open your eyes, and take another deep breath, and repeat step one, closing your eyes, and relaxing afterwards, in the same manner. Then, repeat the procedure one last time. Some people may find that this is all they need do.   With experience, you may find that you can practise this in public, with your eyes closed, which greatly widens the window of opportunity for its use, and avoids attracting unwanted attention. I have found that the 2 - 3 minutes spent using the EMDR markedly reduces distractions to the relaxation process, and is repaid many times over.

I also use it

Answer 4

Yup.  Panic attacks are self-perpetuating.  You get scared about something you are thinking about, your heart starts to beat faster, and then you get scared that you are going to have a panic attack, which increases your heart rate and it happens!  Notice the symptoms early on, like when you begin to think of unanswerable  questions more than once, and then turn on some RELAXING music or a guided imagery CD of very calming scene and tell yourself, "Calm down.  Everything is going to be fine.  I don't have to figure this out to be safe."  There are good Anxiety programs you can buy for less on Ebay like the Midwestern Center for Anxiety and Depression.

Answer 5

yes this happened to me twice already, I'm always thinking of the worst possible outcome. Of course its not normal panic attacks aren't normal. I wish i was able to take meds for it but, i cant afford anything right now. My advice to you would be to try to meditate or yoga clear your mind, take walks get fresh air. Also stop thinking so much just try to relax. If you do continue to get more panic attacks you should go see a doctor.    and this should help :

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Recognize that you're having a panic attack. You're not really in any danger. You're not losing your mind.

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Don't leave the situation. You will only condition yourself to have another panic attack the next time you are in that situation.

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Focus on something outside yourself. Find the nearest object, grab hold of it and start talking. Describe its color, smell and texture. Talk about how it came to be near you, how you feel about it or what its purpose is. Keep talking until the attack ends.

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Breathe deep. You'll need to start practicing this technique well in advance, perhaps with the help of a therapist. The idea is to keep your chest still and let your abdomen expand with each breath, stretching your diaphragm. Exhale slowly through pursed lips.

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Seek help. Whatever the reason for your panic attacks, there's no shame in getting help from a medical doctor or a psychotherapist. Often, it only takes a few therapy sessions to get relief from panic attack

Answer 6

Take up jogging.  You would be amazed at how effective excercsie is in controlling panic attacks.

Answer 7

you should call a shrink