Panic attacks?

is 11 panic attacks in 2 days a bad thing?
Answer:
11 panic attacks in 2 days is a lot but not unheard of. I have had panic attacks for 7 years and have come to a point where I can control them. When I first starting having them I took medication (Clonazapam) which can be addictive, then the doctor put me on seroquel which makes me sleepy. I went through this for about 2 years, taking tons of different medication which in turn had horrible side effects.

I then started trying to find alternative to medication.

The best thing that i found by far was when you are having a panic attack, Lie flat on the floor with your hands under your butt. Look directly at the ceiling and count to one hundred. this works becuase you are focusing your mind on something else and lying flat helps the tightening that you will feel in your chest.

Another thing you can try is constantly taking small sips of juice, water etc or turning up the music and singing out loud. You need to focus on something else other than the reason you are panicking.

If you are having so many panic attacks in a day I would guess that you have a lot of stress in your life. Set aside a time everyday "worry time" where you deal with the things that are upsetting you and make a plan on how to deal with them.

I hope this helps. I have tons of other tricks too. Let me know if you need more.

It is a lot better to deal with it yourself then being on medication.

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ya, take some benadryl

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OMG yes! Panic attacks can cause brain damage. If you are having panic attacks you need to go see someone and get on some type of medicine to supress them

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Is exhausting. I've never had them that bad and my heart goes out to you. I am on Lexapro and occassionally I have to take Xanax. Panic attacks are not fun at all and many that don't have it don't understand what we go through.

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oh yes. If your having these then you have some form of an anxiety disorder and you need treatment. Get to a therapist or psychologist very soon please. Take care of yourself :)

God Bless!

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Oh yes! Something in your life must be causing alot of stress. You should go see a doctor so you can try and find a way to cope with that stress.

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Yes Mem is allot, Some times only have one is terrible Got with your doctor.


Trileptal are for epilepsy , but helps allot with the panic. Try it

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I'd say so. What is causing your panic attacks? Please see a doctor and maybe the doctor can prescribe something to help you with this. Also, it is important not to fight the panic attack. Instead, sit down in a comfortable chair or lay down, and just let the panic go through you. The more you fight it the worse it gets and the longer it lasts. Panic attacks are caused by the adrenal glands secreting adrenalin throughout the body in response to the body reacting to stress. The best thing is to get rid of the stress, but if that is not entirely possible see your doctor. Be careful about medication. I was taking Klonopin 1/2 mg. but it can be very addictive.

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