Nervous attacks?

Question:

When I have to face any difficult situation - public speaking, client meetings, an unavoidable confrontation - I get very powerful physical manifestations of my nervousness. My heart rate increases dramatically and becomes irregular, and my breathing gets out of control etc. It can be very difficult or impossible to hide what is happening to my body. Oftentimes, I don't even feel particularly nervous, but still I notice my heart rate climbing out of control and then when I have to speak my voice appears shaky and weak. What can I do about this?

Answers:
Well, you can either desensitize yourself which you may not have time to do. Or you can take something for it. Ativan .25mg every 8 hours as needed for anxiety is a good relief. It is a small white pill to use a few hours before a stressful situation. It is a minor narcotic but worth the swallow I assure you. We all need a little help now and again. You would be surprised how many people are on this type of meds but keep quiet about it as if there was a stigma about it or something. Ativan also comes in .50 which may be a bit strong for you. Just ask your MD.

Sounds to me like you have anxiety. You either A) need to learn how to self medicate yourself or B) speak to your doctor, I have anxiety, and anxiety attacks except mine are far worse, I start bawling my eyes out, I called a psychiatrist and I have a scheduled appointment next month. He said more than likely I will be put on a medication that I can take only when in stressful situations like you are talking about.

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