What causes panic attacks and how can you stop them?
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I started getting them several years ago, after my last child was born (she's 4 now). I have learned to identify what situations set me off, and I recognize the symptoms as they start, and can generally avoid them if I pay attention and just avoid the "trigger" situations. For me, I can't deal with crowds, and chaos, so I try to avoid going places I know will be crowded & chaotic.
I take medication, but only as needed for a panic attack that does come on without me being able to head it off.
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I wish I could help you. I am battling them myself. Good Luck. You may be like me and have to learn to compensate for them.
I believe its stress related. U should let your doctor know that whatever your taking isnt worknig.
Panic attacks are the bodies natural fight or flight response. When you contemplate something that is particularly troubling for an extended period of time you can cause yourself to go into a panic attack. Two things if they are frequent you should see a doctor about them if not and it's a particularly troubling thought that you have deep breathing and relazation techniques can help.
Sometimes it's genetic. You may want to consider talking with a therapist as to why they occur and what you can do to reduce your attacks. Most of the time it's caused by what is going on in our lives...worry, stress, fear, etc.
Best suggestion, see your doctor and let the know that the meds aren't working at all/any more. Then go get a second opinion from another doctor. Yours may just be incompetent. Also, seeing a shrink may be a good idea.
Try yoga. Yoga will greatly heighten your mind body connection. You will be able to use mental and breathing techniques to calm yourself when panic sets in. If the medicines aren't working, try giving your body a chance to work it out by practicing yoga.
I am having one right now and am looking at Yahoo to try to divert myself.
Usually there is some small stressor. I had a minor row with a friend yesterday but in my mind it is now so big, I can't breathe, feel sick, and want to cancel my holiday!
I can't seem to find a cure. tried Valium and therapy!!
what causes this attacks are unforgetable situations or experiences from the past. try to think of things that triggers this attacks and co-inside it from the present. leave the past behind, go on. "try to watch robert deniros movie about panic attcks u you may get some pointers there too".
I have been having trouble with panic attacks due to post traumatic stress disorder so I've done a little research and found the wesbsite below. It goes through all the different types, causes and ways to help you overcome the attacks. I'm going to try the self help section.... you might want to try it yourself.
sudden feeling of uncertainity.
getting scared.
afraid of someone.
closed space.
being backed into corner.
notice a car keeps following you.
not knowing answer if asked.
list could go on and on. I have it to.BUT
if you sit and think could it not mostly be
from us just being paranoid.
I do have panic attacks very often when the electric goes out. It's just natural. The last time that I have a panic attack is that when the electric had gone out which was due to a lightning bolt hitting the transformer from beneath the ground and my computer had gone off and then, all kinds of hell had broke loose when I officially panicked like crazy, first mother fussed at me for waking up one of my nephews, then, my father fussed at me for screaming and cursing by using words like "damn", "hell", "***", "****", "****", and using God's name in vain and yelling at him about God messing with people's lives and manipulating their emotions. And, I was crying, yelling, screaming, fussing, jumping up and down like a hippo, howling, mooing, wailing, pouting, and sulking through and all through the night almost continuously until the electric power company arrived at the scene of the incident of which the procedure took place, it was horrible and gruesome as it is. It's panic-striking, it's horrifying, it's spontaneous, it's "Holy ****!!". Oh, dear God, help me from this horrificly disasterous cause which my life had inflicted upon!!
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