Anxiety Attacks anyone ?
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I get anxiety attacks all the time, and I refuse to take medication for it, so I started going to a counselor for it. Here's what she told me... and it works really well.  Every night before you go to bed (or once a day) relax your whole body.  Start at your neck/shoulders and work your way down to your toes.  First, tense up your muscles for 5 seconds, and then relax for 5 seconds, breathing deeply throught the whole thing.  Do each body part seperately.  If you do this every day for 30 days you will automatically start doing it.  So then every time you get an anxiety attack,  instead of freaking out and tensing up,  your body will relax and you'll stay more calm.
451208
Sounds like you might need medication for both. Certainly the anxiety. Medication in combination with individual/group therapy could be beneficial to you.
1097014
I do the same thing... its called anxiety..\n\njust try to chill...
153840
I had suffer from anxiety attacks a while ago, the best thing to do is not to think of them, if before u go on the plane or the cruise u are already thinking that u are gonna have an anxiety attack, u are programming yourself.....just be optimistic about it, dont think about them...if u have one..the best thing to do, that works with me...think that it will soon pass....just dont loose ur head....it will pass it will pass....and if u have a partner, couple....try to talk about anything....anything at all...the worts thing is to be left alone with yourself and your nervous mind. Talk to the guy next to you..sing a song...anything...to distract for a moment your mind.
880048
You should see a doctor - this could be anything from panic attacks to heart problems!
1171308
I was having panic attacks and found out I was allergic to cow's milk. It sounds weird, but the attacks went away once I was off milk.  Good luck to you I know they can be crippling.  You also might want to cut out caffine, reduce you sugar intake and try some calming chamomile tea.
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Well it definately sounds like you have high anxiety, Yes, anxiety attacks can feel like a heart attack, the sore jaw, probably from grinding your teeth in your sleep or when you are mad/stressed.  Anxiety can also cause high stomach acid. the only other thing I can think of is gall bladder problems. I would suggest seeing a doctor ASAP... Because weather it is anxiety or somethuing worse. you should still get it checked! Good Luck
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Christine, first you must know what is the root cause of your anxiety/panic attacks.   I agree with you that drugs will only mask the root cause and will not resolve the root cause that is still inside of you.    \n\nThere is what is know as "anticipatory", reaction to anxiety.   When you feel an anxiety attack coming on you must do everything in your power to not allow the cause of the anxiety to take over your entire body.  If this happens then you will have a full blown panic attack.   \n\nWhen you feel anxious or a panic attack coming on, your very first action is to try and think of someting beautlful, or do Yoga breathing exercise.. (Just breath through your nose, taking in as much air as you can hold).  Don't allow the the stomach muscles to force the air out.  You want to control the air by letting it out as slow as possible through your mouth.   \n\nPractice this Yoga breathing exercise at home, so that you will get in the habit of doing it right.  (Usualy two or three max., taking in all the air you can through your nose & letting it out very slow through your mouth will make you feel very relaxed.  \n\nI do it myself.  An it works 100%.    \n\nA phobia of any kind, requires behavior modification, reality therapy or hypnosis.  (If say you have been through therapy an it is obvious it did not work for you).   \n\nYou must be conditioning your mind, with your social phobia, becasue you say that is getting better.  (This means that you must be exposing yourself little by little with being around people.\n\nNow you will have to try and find out why your panic attacks are increasing.  As soon as you feel a panic attack coming on look around yourself, or think of what it is that is own your mind at that monent..  (Perhaps what is around you or what is on your mind at that given moment may be the cause of the panic attack).  \n\nThen if you find the cause, you will need to find an alternative solution to resolve the problem.  This is what I do for my patients.   I find out the root cause an I never tell them what they must do.  I provide them with many alternative solutions and they must pick which one is best for them.  If they ask me about the choice, I can tell them what is the light at the end of the tunnel.\n\nWish you all the best, as panic attacks are no fun.  Plus I am proud of you that you will not let any psychiatrist put you on a controlled substance like Aprazolam, Tafil or Xanax. (All the same drug).  Names depends on what country you reside in.\n\nClinical Psychiatrist, France\n\nExcuse my english
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I agree 100% lmao cause you are so right i have felt the same way. I understand how you feel. I know exactly what you mean. You feel anxious right? Upset that you have to wait till 10 PM? If you've never had an anxiety attack and don't even know what it feels like but it almost feels like you could have one lol. I agree with you and i think we should do something about it.\nhowever, what could we do? write a letter to them/petition.
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If you really want to talk about it, you can E-mail me. I've been suffering with anxiety and panic attacks since I was 20 yrs. old.\nTherefore I know alot about it. jaymeadowjay@yahoo
399636
sounds like an anxiety/panic attack
521487
I have to agree with most of the posts here...does sound like panic attacks or really bad anxiety flare ups.  Have you ever checked your blood pressure while this happens?  Also, do you palms begin to perspire?  Do you have any feelings like you are doomed and maybe going to die when this happens?  These are typical questions asked regarding panic attacks.  Also, does this happen after doing anything in particular, like exerting yourself in some way?  Or does it perhaps happen when you've ate something particularly sweet, and if so have you ever had your blood sugar level checked?  There are several reasons this could be happening to you, so I would recommend getting a medical check-up and go from there...good luck.
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No but I used to have anxiety attacks. I had no idea what the heck was going on til I was at work one day and a fellow nurse was observing me and she told me her observation. From then one when I had one I'd stop what I was doing closed my eyes and began to relax and breath in deep through my nose and slowing out my mouth til the attack stopped. I could feel it coming on I'd start getting dizzy, light headed, weak and start breathing hard fast, my pulse rate would elevate to about 120-130. I alway stopped what I was doing to do my calming session. They finally just came less and less and just stopped with in about 1 month or so after starting my breathing sessions.
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Depends.  If you have generalized anxiety...like just being worried all the time, therapy should help...and you won't need medication. \nIf you have what I have, which is anxiety disorder w/panic attacks...see a psyc who can give you meds in conjunction with therapy.  I've always been a worry wart...but over the past year I've had quite a few actual panic attacks...that are very scary when you first have them.  I can be sitting, doing absolutely nothing...not worrying about anything..and withing 5 mins be shaking, feel like I can't breath, lightheaded, dizzy, a absolutely terrified...for No reason.  That's a true panic attack.  Of course, stressful situations don't help...but usually I don't even have attacks in those situations.  At this point...I can feel when one is coming on, know I'm not dying, and pop 1/2 a xanax.  It's so helpful when you have the true attacks.  If I didn't have meds, I would sometimes pass out from the fear of the attack itself.  Get some help accordingly :)  Good luck!
1106357
Sounds like a classic anxiety disorder.
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Maybe take a few minutes and lie on the sofa.......just focus on your breathing....slowly.  You'll feel yourself relax and your heart rate slow down.\n\nNow, why would this make you so anxious.  If you don't have anything wrong with your stomach....you may have brought this all on with an anxiety attack.  That care sure tighten you up.  But let the doctor decide which it is.
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I have anxiety attacks when I start to drink. What I do when I get them is put my head in the freezer or if cold outside I go out and breath slowly in & out. That's what helps me get rid of the attack. It's not a quick fix but it helps. You need to see if your doctor can help ya. He can put you on a medication so when it happens it won't be so bad. You might even need anti-depressants if they accure often. Hope this was helpful. Good luck!