I’ve started having panic/anxiety attacks lately. Not sure of the difference between panic and anxiety attacks. Anyone know of anything I can do to help get out of them?
In my view they’re basically the same thing-though perhaps ‘panic’ might connote a more intense feeling. The key is to figure out the source of the anxiety attacks/whatever triggers it and try to resolve the issue as best as possible.
I’ve experienced them myself when I was going through a terrible time in my life. It was a very dark period I had gone through and suffered with them for over two weeks. I barely got any sleep and was in a constant panicky/anxious state. I eventually got through the issues I was experiencing and felt normal/sane again but never forgot what it was like.
I had so little control over my emotions I even got sedatives but never touched them-since I’m not a fan of psychoactive drugs, but kept them nearby if I needed them.
I’d recommend seeing a therapist and also looking into medicine if you think they’ll work for you. However if you know what is causing the attacks, try to solve the problem and then you’ll get over the anxiety.
I get these often. Nightly now. I am a recovering addict so meds are out of the question.
My best answer: Ride it out in a safe place. It will pass. Feel every once of terror. Pace if you need to. Release the panic safely. I paced and shook my hands rapidly while breathing deeply.
Then write it out. Get some scrap journal paper and write all your fears. Write everything. Don’t hold back on the writing for fear of another seeing your thoughts. I recommend shredding panic attack journal entries.
Also call a suicide hotline if you can if your panicked thoughts include wanting to die. I called one last night. I guess it helped. I’m still here. I also called my grandmother. If you confide in a relative or friend make sure they’re emotially, safe, supportive and understanding.
This is not your fault. I am sorry you are going through this. Panic attacks are terrifying and painful.
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In my view they’re basically the same thing-though perhaps ‘panic’ might connote a more intense feeling. The key is to figure out the source of the anxiety attacks/whatever triggers it and try to resolve the issue as best as possible.
I’ve experienced them myself when I was going through a terrible time in my life. It was a very dark period I had gone through and suffered with them for over two weeks. I barely got any sleep and was in a constant panicky/anxious state. I eventually got through the issues I was experiencing and felt normal/sane again but never forgot what it was like.
I had so little control over my emotions I even got sedatives but never touched them-since I’m not a fan of psychoactive drugs, but kept them nearby if I needed them.
I’d recommend seeing a therapist and also looking into medicine if you think they’ll work for you. However if you know what is causing the attacks, try to solve the problem and then you’ll get over the anxiety.
I get these often. Nightly now. I am a recovering addict so meds are out of the question.
My best answer: Ride it out in a safe place. It will pass. Feel every once of terror. Pace if you need to. Release the panic safely. I paced and shook my hands rapidly while breathing deeply.
Then write it out. Get some scrap journal paper and write all your fears. Write everything. Don’t hold back on the writing for fear of another seeing your thoughts. I recommend shredding panic attack journal entries.
Also call a suicide hotline if you can if your panicked thoughts include wanting to die. I called one last night. I guess it helped. I’m still here. I also called my grandmother. If you confide in a relative or friend make sure they’re emotially, safe, supportive and understanding.
This is not your fault. I am sorry you are going through this. Panic attacks are terrifying and painful.
Go to a neurologist, it might help.