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Panic Attacks
DS1119
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Anyone here get them and have any advice? I had one tonight that was so bad I actually question my sanity.
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One foot in front of the other and one breath at a time.
Some days that's all we can do.
I truly hope you feel better.
Don't like to be a pill popper but I use them on occasion and they are a life saver for me. I used to think panic and anxiety disorder was bullshit until I started having some issues. Changed my tune real quick
Bad enough for you to start barfing? I would do something about it.
If your against taking meds, meditation may work but it didn't for me. Believe me, I resisted as long as I could.
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
I'm so sorry this happened.
I have traveled a bit alone when I was in my 40's, short flights around 2 hours to see
my friend in FL and home to WI. I really have no desire to travel alone anymore.
I admit this change in me along with many others as I age.
I love to fly, really enjoy it but as I'm getting older I need a friend along side.
I also always have a couple drinks on the plane to relax, even breakfast time
but always with food.
I agree knowing yourself and anticipating is important and if you need meds
go get some, just don't mix alcohol with xanax ... I've fallen and I can't get up
did you see the movie Bridesmaids?
Speaking of which humor is great... a good funny book distracts.
Being honest with your neighbors on the plane too...
please no conversing as I get nervous flying, it could be a fib but you're allowed.
Maybe a little relax time before you pick up the rental ...
talk to someone at home or a trusted friend you may be meeting up with,
take your time.
I have seen that breathing problems very much coincide with panic attacks.
But which comes first?
I have people close to me who get them. I go back to physical as a trigger
in some cases as I see they happen more during certain times of the year
for them.
Allergies, ozone or environmental effects when traveling,
bio rhythms if you are inclined to believe.
Keep a diary its good to know your own body.
Not being able to breath is the scariest thing, shortness of breath.
If one was going to panic that's the time.
You'll be fine on the way home because you are prepared...
going home is so different than starting a journey too ...
there's no place like home and it's even better returning with new memories
My advice would be to ditch the rental car idea whenever possible and take taxis so that you can get good and faded before getting on the plane (6-7 vodka rocks in the airport bar should set you at ease) and it might help.
Best of luck as you deal with it - never had an actual panic attack but I know how completely uncomfortable I get and the idea of my body flipping out in tandem with my mind in those situations is kind of scary.
Scary, dude...
Oh... You can get up and take a leak if the seatbelt sign is on.
Trust me I eventuallly did and got yelled at by the flight attendants. It really was a bumpy ride. :fp:
Wow. Good ol' Sun Country flight attendants.
:fp:
Yes :(
My husband is a big help - so is Xanax.
The THOUGHT of flying or when one of my boys is sick are my 'triggers'.
Hate panic attacks.
Good luck, David
I actually do have a lot fo trouble sleeping. Just see how late at night I am here.
Oh my yes, never works well if you take more than 3g....actually before taking it we were told to read "the melatonin miracle" and the guys who did all sorts of studies with melatonin in the 90's came up with 3g as a good dosage after giving their subjects 25g----which made them fall asleep while walking, step...step...boom on the ground...was a real funny read. Anyway anything more than 3g will have groggy next morning whole day. Hope for the best, mind over matter and all that. Best thing to take---PJ
It might be cliche, but people who find ways to manage their panic attacks often focus on certain breathing techniques that work for them as well as other things. I would recommend looking into alternatives to meds, or if you go with meds, combine them with ways to manage the anxiety skillwise. Comebackgirl knows her stuff, so a meet up with her is a good idea.
She's actually PM'ed me a lot of helpful advice and info. Some of it I've tried and some of it I will try. I am seriosly thinking about seeing a docotr. I guess there's no shame wiht that.
There is no shame in seeing a doctor. NO shame at all!! One of best friends has anxiety and panic attacks, she has tried many of the thing already suggested here...breathing techniques and distractions, and now she is on medicine. The combination of these things has helped her immensely. Hoping you are feeling better. Just think in just a few days you can kick the smoking baby.
I actually have it all planned out. I'm going to stomp on his exposed toes becasue of the #mandals first and then kick him in the balls.
I expect twitter updates, since I can't witness this in person.
#mandals.
He may get a back hand too. There's nothing that says "you're a bitch" more than a good backhand!
Sat next to this guy in the spring coming back to Phoenix from New York. I could tell from the get-go he was having problems. He was center seat too! We were chatting a bit before we took off and he told me that he gets them all the time and he was currently "about to melt down". I thought "Why do I always have to sit by these people?"
A month or so ago I was flying from Vegas back to Phoenix and I literally had to hold a girl down and calm her down because she was losing it. She was cute, otherwise I wouldn't have!
I don't get them but I see the people that do and it looks rough!!