sometimes i get panic attacks?
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See your doctor and try Paxil. It works for me. Also check out this website http://www.stresscenter.com/cts/21347914. These tapes are great and this woman offers a lot of help and hope.
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It could possibly a panic attack.  Does it usually happen during a stressful time at work or something?  Many of those sypmtoms are consistant with people who have panic disorders. I suggest going to an anxiety disorders website, and maybe even looking into medication.  Another symptom is worrying about it for at least a week after one happens.  Also, the thing about night is it allows your mind to relax, meaning stressful thoughts get through more easily.  I hope this helps you.\n\nJust so you know, it happens to often for it to be a heart attack.  He would probably be dead right now if it were.  However, that doesn't rule out a heart problem.  You should probably go see a doctor.  I just thought I would reinforce what the other responders were saying.  I really think there is a good chance of it being a panic attack.  I have a lot of experience with them.  Also ask him if he feels he is in danger of dying during the episodes, and if he has every struggled with anxiety  \n\nwww.adaa.org is a good webite to check his sypmtoms against those of panic disorder.\n\nI really hopes this helps you.
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I used to have some really bad ones! 2 or 3 times a day! I really thought I was having a heart attack, it is really frightening!!! I had to take anxiety medication and now I only have them once in a while! You look like you might be having a depression, too much stress and maybe not enough sleep! Don't stay like that, you are not alone, seek help from your doctor!!
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What you're describing sounds so much like a panic attack!  I get those and they're soooo scary!  Talk to a doctor about an anti-anxiety medication, but be careful that you don't just jump into any dosage because you don't want to worsen the problem if the meds won't help.  Breathe deeply, in and out, and count slowly down from 100 when you feel it start in your chest.  Think about the opposite of what scares you, a happy memory, anything, and remove yourself from the situation.  Eventually, when you feel in control of the fear, the fear will diminish.  I've had this problem for a long time but I've learned to control it myself to the point where I was able to completely stop taking medication and haven't had a panic attack in two years.  Good luck!
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You may have a more serious anxiety problem. Speak to your doctor about it.
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Isnt that like a panic or anxiety attack?  Relax and maybe talk to a doctor?
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When I first started getting panic attacks I hyperventilated a lot. My counselor said the only thing that could happen is that I would pass out and start breathing again. That was BAD information. I should have been given medication to prevent attacks.\nYour doctor sounds like a quack, go see someone else.\nIt may take time to find the right medication for you, but you have to keep trying. When you find the right one, you will feel SO much BETTER. \n\nHere is a link for you, I've copied some here for you. Good luck.\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of Panic Disorder?\n\nSymptoms of a panic attack, which often last about 10 minutes, include:\n\nDifficulty breathing. \nPounding heart or chest pain. \nIntense feeling of terror. \nSensation of choking or smothering.\nDizziness or feeling faint. \nTrembling or shaking. \nSweating\nNausea or stomachache.\nTingling or numbness in the fingers and toes. \nChills or hot flashes.\nA fear that you are losing control or are about to die.
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That sounds like agoraphobia.. its the phobia of going out of the home and dealing with people.   It is part of depression and a social anxiety order its actually both.    I use to suffer from the same thing if you see a psychologist they can help you over come that fear and anxiety, but you have to be willing for it to work.\n\nSymptoms of a panic attack may include:2\n\nRapid breathing (hyperventilation), shortness of breath, or feeling "smothered." \nA pounding or racing heart or an irregular heartbeat. \nChest pain. \nLightheadedness. \nSweating. \nA choking feeling. \nNausea or an upset stomach. \nDizziness, shaking, or trembling. \nNumbness or tingling. \nChills or hot flashes. \nFear that you are going to die, lose control, or "go crazy." \nFeelings of being detached from yourself or from reality
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Hi, I am sorry to hear this.  You didn't state if this has always happened to you or not?!  If it is something new you are experiencing then I would really speak to a Doc.  Sometimes a load of stress in other areas of your life can make you heart race and do funny things.  It isn't uncommon to have panic attacks when stressed or nervous.  There are probably a lot of options out there to help you with out taking meds. I would really talk to your family doctor as soon as you can, just to make sure there isn't something majorly wrong.  Take Care of yourself and remember you are the best judge of yourself and what you need.  Sending you lots of smiles :) :) :)
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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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If you feel that this problem is not normal for you then my advise would be to go to the doctor. I have had that happen and it was a anxiety attack. You would be surprised  how many people old or young have them. IF it continues the doctor will put you on a medication to help you feel better. Dont worry what your parents say its your body not theirs  good luck and I hope you feel better.
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Your blood pressure is probably high from the anxiety.  You might have an ulcer or gall bladder issue.
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Well, what brings it on? Do you get nervous in crowds? Is it being around too many people that gets you this way?\n\nIf it usually happens when you're in front of other people (and because you're in front of people), you might have an anxiety disorder. You can have those anxiety attacks at home, alone, too. Talk to your doctor. If that's what the problem is, there are some good anti-anxiety medications that might help you.
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Yes this could be from anxiety. The light headedness, and excess swallowing from nervousness, and the shortness of breath from possibly hyperventilating from too much worry about the situation. Id say mild panic attack but the chest pressure with light headedness could mean worse. Id get an ekg and " get it off your chest".
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A panic attack is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which four (or more) of the following symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes: \n\nPalpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate \nSweating \nTrembling or shaking \nSensations of shortness of breath or smothering \nFeeling of choking \nChest pain or discomfort \nNausea or abdominal distress \nFeeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint \nDerealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself) \nFear of losing control or going crazy \nFear of dying \nParesthesias (numbness or tingling sensations) \nChills or hot flushes
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Don't listen to that guy, you are not going crazy.\n\nI have panic attacks it varies from person to person but usually the symptoms are sweating, heart racing, shallow breathing, feeling unable to breath, caulstrphobic, wanting to get away in a hurry, feeling like your going crazy, or feeling very anxoius and nervous all of a sudden.\n\nThere are lots of website that are great for panic attacks and the more you read about them the less frightning they are just type panic attacks into a search.\n\nJust remeber that it may feel uncomfortable but it will end, it usually cos up and up and up (anxiety), but eventually it will go down and go away.\n\nPractice breathing in for 5 sec through your nose, holding it for five seconds, then breathing out either nose or mouth for five seconds, this should make the panic attack shorter or do when you feel anxious, or distact yourself whenever it happens, read something start up a converstaion or sing a song (if your alone or driving) cos this too makes you breath as above!
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Have you had any panic attacks? \n-Sweating\n-Shaking\n-Racing thoughts\n-Choking feeling\n-Trouble breathing\n-Racing heart beat\n\nYou might...talk to your doctor about it.  If you feel constantly in anxeity there could be a deeper root or you could be developing or have anxeity disorder.  Call your doctor and talk to him about it