how can i get rid of panic attacks ? i feel paniced even if i have a headache.?
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Obviously, this fear has a place, if someone says they're not at least concerned about dying they're lying. But it appears that your fear, though as I said is well place, is also irrational. Now, I realize this won't make it go away, as you've probably told yourself this lots of times. However, this sounds like something only a psychologist or psychiatrist can help you get rid of. A psychiatrist can give you antianxiety medicine to help with the actual attacks and the effects they have on your body, but you should also have some counseling or something to help you understand WHY your fear of death causes you panic attacks. There are some self-help book about panic attacks that you can look into, but for long term sucess, I highly advise at least talking to a psychiatrist.\n    Also, good job on not involving your kids during the attack. It could quite possibly scare them. However, this can affect them, and when you are calm it would probably help to tell them that you have a problem, that it's nothing they've done, you're getting help for it, and tell them what they can do to help you while you have a panic attack. This should not only help alliviate their fear, but also guilt ("Did I cause Mommy to be scared?"), and they will feel closer to you know that you trusted them enough to tell them, whether those thoughts are consious or not. Of course, if a child is very young, you might just leave it be.\n    Hope this helps some. Best of luck.
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Hi, I know all too well about anxiety. I have generalized anxiety disorder, which means I am always on edge and find it very hard to relax and am always tense. I do take medication for this and it helps. There are different types of anxiety and everyone experiences some at one point in there life. Panic attacks(anxiety attacks) which are linked to anxiety, is having "a fight or flight" feeling, you may get a fast heartrate, sweat, feel disoriented, confused. etc. Adrenaline gets into your body and at times you may feel like "your dying", it is a very unpleasant feeling, however, there is medication like SSRI's (the newer anti depressants, and "nerve pills", which calm you down), though these medications should be prescribed my a reputable doctor and taken exactly as prescribed, also exercise helps a lot.\nHope this helps.
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Lots of people with many responsibilites feel the way you do. It's normal to feel stressed out when you have so much going on, and untreated stress can escalate into panic attacks (sounds like that may be happened to you, since shortness of breath is one of the symptoms).\n\nNow is the time to take steps so your stress won't progress any further. If possible, talk to a therapist who can help you. At the very least, you need to list and sort the priorities in your life and make a sensible plan for carrying them out. You also need to schedule time for yourself; make an appointment for "you time," and KEEP IT!\n\nThere is no easy way out of your situation, but if you can prioritize your life and break down your tasks into managable chunks and work in some time for yourself, it should help tremendously.\n\nDr. Barb Nefer, http://www.bnlifeskills.com
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Since you haven't gotten better, I would go back to the doc and possibly get a second opinion.  Go with your gut.  You truly feel something is wrong, it's gotten worse, and it is worrying you.  I assume your "they did seem to be worried" is a typo and you meant "didn't?"  Either way, if you are not comfortable going back to the doctor, maybe go to the ER.  A serious or unrelenting headache is something that needs further attention.  Good luck.  I hope it turns out to be a big nothing.
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this may seem unorthodox but the simple cure is to sit in a quiet place where you can quiet your mind. take slow deep breaths focusing only on the breath as you inhale and exhale. this is a simple method for quieting the mind as consequently releasing the stress which is usually responsible for the headache. Try it, you'll be surprised at the results!
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You may just be having a panic attack.  Have you been through stressful times recently?  Take big deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.  When you inhale, imagine inhaling calm.  When you exhale, imagine letting out stress.  Keep this up for a few minutes.  If it's just a panic attack, then it should go away.  If this doesn't make it go away, then you need to call for help.\n\nhttp://www.angelic1healing.com
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I have both generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as well as obsessive cumpulsive disorder (OCD). It's really difficult to cope with at times because I feel helpless and I get pretty severe panic attacks.  I take both medication and I go to therapy which are both helpful. I take Lexapro daily to help me with the anxiety, Neurontin is something I take when I feel a little anxious and need help so I don't have a panic attack. But when I get super overwhelmed and I have a panic attack I take either Xanax or Ativan. I have a really hard time sleeping sometimes because I wake up in the middle of the night anxious and worried. \n\n\nThere are things such as alternative medicine, would you do them?\nYou can do acupuncture, aromatherapy, theres something called the emotional freedom technique, flower essence therapy, and hypnosis hypnotherapy. These thing may sound stange, but deep breathing exercises are good things to do. Daily exercise is really important and helps sooo much. Avoid alcohol and carbonated soft drinks. Eat bananas, broccoli, brown rice, dried fruits, figs, fish, garlic, soy products, yogurt. Try eating small meals rather than three meals a say. Magnesium supplements are useful. Limit your intake of animal protein. \n\nAromatherapy can help try carrying a bottle with you to sprink on a handkercheif and inhale when your having a hard time. Use lavender, rosemary, and valerian. \n\nSometimes affirmations can help. Tell yourself to repeat that you are alright things will be alright etc. If you cant to that daily, record a tape you can listlen to ful lof affirmations. \n\nColor therapy can help with radiating the colors blue indigo and green. \n\nValerian tea can ease anxiety as well. \n\nHypnosis may not be something you want to do , but it can help. \n\nYoga, mediation, and biofeedback can help reduce anxiety as well. \n\n\nIts great you are sick of it controlling your life and seeking help. Maybe you can go with someone to talk to a docotor. Ativan comes in liquid form, a concentrate, that you can put in juice or applesauce, maybe that would be good lots of things come like that if you feel medication may work. \n\nYou can email me if you i want I have a bunch more suggestions. \nGood Luck
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If you have them repeatedly, you need to see a dr. about it.  I did and its the best thing.  They put me on a treatment program using a few different meds for about 6 months.    I have not had migranes in years.  Mine were from stress. Try yoga or some type of exercise if you are stressed! Both of these help!  Stay away from triggers like perfumes.  Sometimes foods cause them, like strawberries, wines and beers (the sulfites cause them) and chocolate.  My sister gets them if she eats foods with MSG (monosodium glutimate) it's a flavor enhancer that is in alot of seasonings and foods like chips, flavored crackers, etc.  Please go see a Dr. if you can!  I sincerely hope you feel better very soon!
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Panic attacks have many causes and yes, phobias are one of them. In fact they're probably one of the biggest causes. I've had panic attacks for 7 years which were initially triggered by smoking marijuana and taking LSD. Stress can also be a factor.\n\nThe first panic attack I ever had was after smoking some pot. I suddenly felt like I couldn't breathe, my hands and feet went numb, and I thought I was going to die. I went to the ER and they just told me it was a gastrointestinal thing (WTF!) and gave me some antacids and sent me home. After visiting my regular doctor I found out the truth.\n\nI quit doing drugs, started going to therapy, and began taking Paxil. It worked great...for a while. I switched to Celexa, then Effexor, then Zoloft, and now Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin makes me feel better but recently my panic attacks have returned, so I also take Ativan or Xanax when they hit.\n\nIf you don't want to take any drugs, there are some breathing exercises you can do to help calm yourself down. You can find them on-line, but one that I use is you close your eyes and take slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. I keep doing this until I feel that I can go back to being normal or until I fall asleep.\n\nIf you're taking any recreational drugs, you should stop because it may be contributing to the problem. I hope this helps you!
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Hi.  If you are having panic attacks, I know what you are going through ... you are not alone.\n\nIn no particular order, here are a slew of chat & support sites :\n\n\nhttp://panicdisorder.about.com/od/onlinesupport/Online_Support_Groups_for_Anxiety_Disorders.htm\n\nhttp://chat.healthyplace.com/\n\nhttp://www.findthelight.net/anxiety/GAD.htm\n\nhttp://www.findthelight.net/forum/login.asp\n\nhttp://www.algy.com/anxiety/ib/index.php\n\nhttp://www.panicsurvivor.com/\n\nhttp://www.anxietypanic.com/chatinfo.html\n\nhttp://www.healthyplace.com/communities/anxiety/site/support_groups.asp\n\n\nI hope you'll find the help you need in one or more of the above sites.  Hang in there; I know it's probably hard to believe just now, but you WILL get through this ... there ARE brighter days ahead.\n\nBest of Luck to you !
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I've had panic attacks in the past...thankfully not recently. I guess you should just focus on becoming less stressed in general, through whatever method works for you. I've tried hypnosis, anxiety medication, meditation, etc. I wouldn't recommend medication because it's usually addictive and withdrawal symptoms are really bad. Meditating and hypnosis were the most useful tools for me. And don't be afraid to seek the support of others. More people than you think suffer from panic attacks.
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I feel like that when i am having an anxiety attack. When you feel like that, take a hot bath or shower and just learn to relax by listening to soothing music.
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I had anxiety problems once in awhile and I just told a doctor. He gave me medication for any time the feeling accured. I also learned that when I had anxiety attacks, which wasnt often, to breathe in a paper bag for awhile. The carbon dioxide you breathe in, with less oxyagen in you system calms you down. Hope I helped you out. advise, see a doctor for sure.
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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!
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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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Experts say one of the main causes of headaches is stress, and to get headache relief you have to learn to deal with the stress in your life. Everyone has stress; some stress is good, like a new baby, job, or house, while some is bad, like a failing relationship or a boss that you don't get along with. Here are three tips to help you deal with stress and get some headache relief.\n\nKeep a journal and record what's going on in your life, especially when you get a headache. You'll be able to see what situations cause you the most stress and which cause headaches for you. You'll also feel better when you get things off your chest. You may be able to avoid those situations that are most stressful, or you can find a way to deal with them.\n\nAnother way to get headache relief is to take good care of yourself. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, get enough rest, quit smoking, and limit your alcohol and caffeine intake. All of these actions will help you feel better and make you less likely to get a headache in the first place and more able to handle stress.\n\nSpend time with yourself. Set aside time everyday, even if it's just five minutes, to relax and do whatever you want. Read, soak in a hot tub, or meditate. You'll feel more relaxed, and when you're more relaxed, you're less likely to get a headache.
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they will not think you are week. anxiety is a problems that usually comes from from being overly stressed, many medications help control this so you dont get the panic attacks and so you feel more relaxed again and you wont worry so much. you should just tell them you are really stressed out and are having anxiety or (panic attacks) and would like to talk to a doc about it. take care and see the doc