Someone told me that iam suffering from panic attacks.but am able to live my life normally.??
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Hi, sorry to hear you are feeling bad. Your description doesn't sound like a panic attack, it sounds like general anxiety. Either way the following steps should help you feel better and reduce your anxiety / panic attacks:
1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks, OCD and anxiety etc. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: www.livinglifetothefull.com
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. You can get free downloads if you put "progressive muscle relaxation" into Google (e.g. lots of universities have them as free downloads)
With each step practise makes perfect. (i.e. practise the steps every day, not just when you are feeling bad). I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!
To me you are very normal and this question shows that you are looking for something. What is it.
.. what you described isn't a panic attack.
what you're describing is completely normal. if you're worried talk to your doctor.
Yes it's perfectly normal to get nervous in front of people,especially those you don't' know well. I have panic attacks and for the most part I'm able to do what I have to to help myself and to take care of my daughter. It's only when I'm really upset that I have panic attacks or if I've had a really emotional session with my therapist. The way that I calm myself down it is to take some deep breaths and to write down what I'm feeling and most of the time it works.
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