please help

after a big panic attack in my dorm room life iss not the same i fear death eery day and became sort of hypachiendriac please help efore its too late
 

AsTimeBurns

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whilst panic attacks can be very scary and you can feel like you're going to die, you just have to try and remember that that's all it is: panic.

I know it's much easier said than done, and much easier now than when you're actually having one, but they won't actually hurt you. If you're worried about your health, you can always see a doctor and they can confirm for you that there's nothing wrong, to put your mind a bit more at ease.

I found that when in a panic attack, one of the best things for it was to drink a large glass of cold water and try to take a few deep breaths to settle the heart rate down. Once that's slowed a bit, the rest of the panic is easier to control.
 

satstrn

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Try seeing a psychiatrist, they can prescribe ativan or xanax which will help calm the panic. I dealt with panic attacks for about 4 months, became afraid to leave the house, etc and this really helped. On a longer term basis, a low dose antidepressant can also help but these take a couple months to start working. If you don't want to do this try placing a paper bag over your head and breathing during a panic attack. When you are having a panic attack you often hyperventilate which depletes the carbon dioxide in the blood and restricts blood flow....my hands and feet would go totally numb during panic attacks and a paper bag over my head really helped. Having the ativan on me also helped because I knew if I started to panic, worst case scenario I pop a pill and calm down. I agree with the above post as well, see a doctor and get a check up to make sure that everything is ok. Having confidence in my physical health went a LONG way towards getting rid of the panic attacks. I know its ****ed up, for me it came out of nowhere basically and it disabled me completely for about 4 months. Hang in there, good luck.
 
Try seeing a psychiatrist, they can prescribe ativan or xanax which will help calm the panic. I dealt with panic attacks for about 4 months, became afraid to leave the house, etc and this really helped. On a longer term basis, a low dose antidepressant can also help but these take a couple months to start working. If you don't want to do this try placing a paper bag over your head and breathing during a panic attack. When you are having a panic attack you often hyperventilate which depletes the carbon dioxide in the blood and restricts blood flow....my hands and feet would go totally numb during panic attacks and a paper bag over my head really helped. Having the ativan on me also helped because I knew if I started to panic, worst case scenario I pop a pill and calm down. I agree with the above post as well, see a doctor and get a check up to make sure that everything is ok. Having confidence in my physical health went a LONG way towards getting rid of the panic attacks. I know its ****ed up, for me it came out of nowhere basically and it disabled me completely for about 4 months. Hang in there, good luck.

woah thanks alot it helps knowing u went thru the same thin do u think i can overcome it without meds tho????? did u overcome it and feel normal again???? did u constantly worry about your health and google conditions?? also did u have derealization???
 
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satstrn

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I imagine i would have overcome it eventually without meds, I'm sure you can do it. The meds stopped them almost immediately though. Yeah, I spent hours on google and diagnosed myself with tons of ****. Bad idea, youll never find anything. Anxiety can mimic so many different conditions that its almost impossible to correctly identify something you have. Look at this site to see all the symptoms that can be caused by anxiety:

Anxiety Symptoms

Yes, I have been experiencing a constant state of derealization for the past 6 months. It has lessened some since the panic attacks went away, but I am still experiencing it. As far as I know, the best thing for it is to try and live with it and to stop being afraid of it. Eventually it will pass. I hope. Feel free to message me anytime, it sounds like we are going through similar ****. Good luck again.
 
I imagine i would have overcome it eventually without meds, I'm sure you can do it. The meds stopped them almost immediately though. Yeah, I spent hours on google and diagnosed myself with tons of ****. Bad idea, youll never find anything. Anxiety can mimic so many different conditions that its almost impossible to correctly identify something you have. Look at this site to see all the symptoms that can be caused by anxiety:

Anxiety Symptoms

Yes, I have been experiencing a constant state of derealization for the past 6 months. It has lessened some since the panic attacks went away, but I am still experiencing it. As far as I know, the best thing for it is to try and live with it and to stop being afraid of it. Eventually it will pass. I hope. Feel free to message me anytime, it sounds like we are going through similar ****. Good luck again.
thanks alot you are god sent i did the same thing i thought i had everything i was googling everything its slowly going away i really appreciate ur reply i may need your help again lol
 

psych

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I take herbs and supplements instead of meds, because I had issues with side effects...
I've had great success with ashwagandha root, 5htp, L-theanine (a derivative of tea), & GABA- an amino acid(Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid).
Also, I added in a vitamin D supplement because many ppl are deficient, & it makes you feel good. You can get your vit D levels checked at your doctors office. Another great vitamin for stress is a B-complex.
There are also other herbs and supplements that can be very useful for anxiety and panic symptoms.
Definitely research any and all herbs and supplements, check possible interactions, and talk to your doctor.
 
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