I've seen a lot of Qs about these--Who wants to know more about panic and anxiety problems?
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thanks for offering, hon, but as a sufferer nearly all my life, having been an RN for 17+ years, & having to face manic depression [with panic disorder] & OCD [with dermatillomania] everyday of my life...there are just not hardly any questions for me to answer anymore, but you are doing a very good thing & hat's off to you.\n☼☻☺♫♪♥♀☻☺♫♪♥♀☼☺♫♪♥♀☼☻☺♪♥♀☼☻☺♫♪♥
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You should see a doctor - this could be anything from panic attacks to heart problems!
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i had a severe panic attack 3 yrs back\nsince then i am on meds.\nvisit the following site\nwww.freedomfromfear.org
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It does sound like an anxiety disorder, particulary panic disorder. Not knowing more about you, though, it makes it difficult to give a specific answer. \n\nThere is effective treatment for this disorder, so you should talk with your physician and/or a psychologist or psychiatrist. You can feel a lot better after treatment. Read about it:\n\nhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/HealthInformation/panicmenu.cfm\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/60/67106?z=2951_00000_0000_rl_01
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You need a second or even a third opinon. No one here can really answer this question for you. You need real answers to a serious problem. Be insistent until you have a clear diagnosis. If you think something is wrong, you need to be taken seriously, or have it explained to you in such a way that you completely understand what the doctor is saying. You should never be left with this type of anxiety. Clear this up by calling a different doctor today.
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I also suffer with some of the same problems as you.Don't be afraid to go to the specialist. Let him know about your anxiety disorder. If you are still frightened,ask a close friend to go with you to the doctors. It is important to make an appointment as soon as you can, and you will get all the answers from the doctors. Good luck!
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here are some web sites that I found by googling test anxiety, and there were a LOT more.  Apparently a very common problem!  I'm weird, I almost always loved taking tests!
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symptoms are of anxiety\nu better take the prescribed meds.\npeace
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Hi There\n\nThis explains it well.\n\nAnxiety\n\nSymptoms\nAnxiety is an emotion that may feature excessive worry, sleep disturbances, shakiness, ritualistic behavior, fear of being alone or in public places, impatience, easy distraction, and great apprehension concerning the welfare of loved ones. Associated physical symptoms include racing pulse, heart palpitations, shortness or rapidity of breath, sweating, dry mouth, numbness and tingling of the hands and feet or cold/clammy hands, lightheadedness or dizziness, fatigue, trembling, indigestion, and diarrhea. \n\nCause\nAnxiety disorders occur in people of all ages, but appear to be more common among women. The occurrence of an anxiety or panic attack is often unpredictable, but it may be associated with certain situations such as driving a car. The exact cause is complex, involving constitutional factors, emotional stress, biochemical imbalances, and environmental triggers. In women, hormone imbalances can cause anxiety. Therefore, hormone assessment is essential. Amino and fatty acid imbalances can also play an important role in triggering anxiety attacks. \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nDiet: Assess your diet to reduce excessive consumption of stressor foods such as refined sugars, honey, maple syrup, or cow`s milk products. Consume vegetable soups, broths, and a wide variety of green and yellow vegetables. Add more complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, beans, seeds, and nuts. \n\nFlower Essences: Flower essences can prove very helpful in managing and helping to eliminate anxiety. Use Aspen for apprehension, foreboding, and fear of unknown origin while Mimulus is for fear of known things, shyness, and timidity. Red chestnut is used for excessive anxiety and over caring for others. Rescue Remedy® (combination formula) is for general stress from anxiety, and Rock Rose is helpful for coping with terror and panic from known fear. \n\nHerbs: Panax ginseng has a tonic effect on the adrenal glands, improving blood flow to the brain and reducing the stress associated with mental/emotional issues. Valerian root, an herbal tranquilizer and muscle relaxant, is another good agent for calming the nervous system. It helps balance mood swings and is not habit forming. Valerian-hops combination formulas are good daytime sedatives because they don`t interfere with reflex actions. Passionflower is another mild sedative that helps reduce anxiety, high blood pressure, nervous tension, and muscle tension, and encourages deep, restful sleep. St. John's wort, a highly popular remedy for depression, has proven effective for anxiety and mood swings as well. \n\nHomeopathy: Aconite, Actaea rac., Drosera, Calc carb., and Sulfur are all useful homeopathic remedies for dealing with anxiety. \n\nHypnotherapy: Self-hypnosis helps to impart to the mind imagery designed to bring about deep levels of relaxation. \n\nMeditation: Develops the mind`s ability to stop anxiety at its source. \n\nNutritional Supplementation: The following supplements have all been shown to help reduce feelings of anxiety by calming the nervous system: calcium, magnesium, vitamin B complex, 5-HTP, pantothenic acid, and adrenal and kidney glandulars. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), an amino acid, can also affect mood by increasing levels of the brain neurotransmitter serotonin (a mood regulator). \n\nAlternative Professional Care \nIf your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of anxiety: Acupressure, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork (especially Massage Therapy), Environmental Medicine, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine (for a self-care approach, we recommend the book The Mood Cure by Julia Ross), Qigong, Traditio
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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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Anxiety requires no trigger and can last as long or as short as it wants to, it's a crazy thing but it sounds like what it is. I have them, too. Also have your obgyn check your hormone levels, just to make sure.
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I know a lot of people with anxiety, and it almost sounds like you are experiencing an early stage of it.  Depending on how bad it gets, and you are the judge of that (Are you tensing up ALL the time?  Or some of the time in certain situations?  Does it prevent you from normal activity or keep you from getting things done?), I would suggest seeing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.  They can work wonders, especially early.  It involves no medication.  They simply give you exercises and techniques to lessen / take away that anxiety and tension.  You probably wouldn't even need to see someone more than 3-6 months, depending on how early / severe the situation is.
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I was diagnosed with panic attacks and they are truly horrifying. I really sympathsize with you because most people who haven't had one think "you can talk yourself out of it."  I was prescribed Paxil and valium but the side effects of the Paxil sounded just as bad as the attacks. This sounds kind of silly but it helped me to use products containing Lavender. At bed time I use a lavender room spray for my pillow and lavender bubble bath etc. I thought it was silly when someone told me lavender contained a natural calming effect but it has helped me a lot. Plus, I got rid of the most stressful thing in my life... A creepy ex boyfriend! Good luck to you and remember that us worryworts usually make  mountains out of a molehills!
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You know what. I'm only sixteen and I've had panic/anxiety attacks for almost a year now. They are truly horrible.. but I learned something just recently. If you honestly learn and believe that nothing will happen to you and stop fighting them... you'll be fine. Like... when you get that feeling where everything is weird and your heart starts pounding and you feel like you can't breathe... just say to yourself that you want the attack to get as bad as it can possibly be.. and you want to go to the unknown side (the side where it gets as worse as it can if you let it go).. by honestly believing this.. you will come to a point where you realize that it's all in your head.. and it can be overcomed.. but you have to get through this step first. Email me at uhhsure8701@yahoo.com if you wanna talk about it anymore! good luck.. :)
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and recurring panic attacks, also called anxiety attacks. Panic attacks are episodes of intense terror or fear which strike suddenly and without warning. It is important to note that if you have experienced a panic attack, this does not necessarily mean that you have or will develop panic disorder. Many people have experienced singular attacks without recurrence, and do not have panic disorder.\n\nref: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/panic_disorder_anxiety_attack_symptom_treatment.htm
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I suggest that a GP is not the doctor you need to see.  You need to see a psychiatrist.  You are agoraphobic, and anxiety is the least of your problems.
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You can try Rescue Remedy, but it probably will not be powerful enough to help a true panic attack.\n\nAlong with quality counseling/therapy, it is appropriate to have a quality nutritional assessment.  Many common nutrient deficiencies can affect the brain and can even cause increased levels of anxiety.  Deficiencies in nutrients are common in western civilization today.  Low levels of Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium and B-vitamins can all be involved.  Deficiency in essential fatty acids (especially the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils) can also affect anxiety levels and brain function.\n\nA good clinician will also consider the possibility that your brain is being impacted by chemicals and other toxins in the environment (a condition called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome).  Heavy metal toxicities (lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic) have well documented damaging effects on brain function.  A variety of enviromental chemicals (VOCs- volatile organic compounds, PAHs - polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,  Organophosphate or organochlorine pesticides, etc.) have proven harmful effects on brain function.\n\nAnother possibility is food intolerances and/or food allergies.  Again, a good clinician with training in nutrition can help you assess this issue.\n\nI would like to suggest a great book (with a dreadful title) that you may find helpful.  It is written by Sherry Rogers, M.D. and called: "Detoxify or Die".  She is a specialist in environmental medicine and nutritional problems that can affect brain function.\n\nThe book is available at Amazon.com and through the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.  I highly recommend it.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!