posted by admin on Jan 6
I have anxiety issues and I find it difficult to get rid of them and I have ADD and I don’t realize that I am having an attack until it hits and I can’t breath. I’m not medicated but my mother is going to take me to see a doctor about it soon. So please help me find out how to get rid of anxiety attacks while Im having one.
Don’t listen to that first answer Heather. It is insensitive and illegal. I share your pain and concern. I used to suffer frequently from anxiety(otherwise known as panic) attacks for many years. First, I went on the drug Xanax. That helped some. Then I switched to the drug Klonopin. That worked wonders, for me. I still had them, but the drug helped a lot. I am in my 40s, and have suffered for many years, so I know what I am talking about. I have tried MANY things over the years when an attack hits me, and darn it, sometimes they still do, and I don’t know why. I also have depression. You can search this up on Google for many tips on how to deal with them. You mention one of your symptoms as not being able to breathe. That is very common with anxiety attacks. But nothing, 90% of the time, to be worried about. I found breathing into a paper bag, inhaling and exhaling helped this some. You might try it. You are experiencing some kind of an unresolved conflict, or perceived mental threat that is taking its form in a physical way. Actually, it’s your body’s way of dealing with the situation…it’s called ‘fight or flight’. You may also have feelings of unreality, sweating, heart racing, etc. This is simply an adrenaline release you are experiencing. Your body is misinterpreting the situation, but you still suffer. They can be hell to go through. Some last 15 minutes, some half hour, or up to 1-2 hours. But they ALWAYS end. You need to learn coping skills, not just from your doctor and medicine, but combine this with therapy. You may need to see a therapist, too, to discuss the attacks and try to get at the root of why you are having them. It is not easy to conquer this…you may have to live with them, hopefully not, but just warning you. Just remember you are NOT having a heart attack, and there is nothing seriously wrong with you when going through one. Try to relax…yes, easier said than done. Or even try to distract yourself by doing something. I know…that’s hard, too. You just want to sit there and suffer…worst thing you can do. I really sympathize with you, and wish you the best. I hope some of what I have said will help you.
January 7th, 2010 at 4:26 am
The only thing you can do is wait until your mom takes you to see a doctor and get medication for them. The medication helps you during an attack and reduces them as well. There is nothing you can do until you get that medication.
Best of luck-
Gabby
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January 7th, 2010 at 5:03 am
Slow breathing, do not breathe rapid, or very deep. It causes your anxiety to worsen.
Just try to remain calm if you feel one coming on and slowly breathe.
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January 7th, 2010 at 5:29 am
Here is a few tips that have worked for me.
Cuddle yourself up in a warm blanket. Like a burrito.
Have your mother hug you very very tight.
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You can do mental thinking.
Close your eyes. Picture a big ball of fire. Then imagine the fire is turning into flames. Then picture the smoke going up, up, up in the air.
Breath in and out while doing this. Repeat if necessarily.
I also have panic attacks.
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January 7th, 2010 at 5:52 am
Try taking 10 real slow deep breaths. Also, sing the "Happy Birthday" song in your head. This sounds silly, but it works. You memory of that song is located in a different part of the brain that’s causing the anxiety.
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January 7th, 2010 at 6:05 am
you need to find a way to occupy your mind so as to ignore the anxiety.
also try expressing it … tell people how you feel.
go find something scary to do … anxiety is normal in situations where it serves a purpose … live life of adventure and over come your fears and anxieties ….
sometime when we are young stuff traumatizes us and we dont remember … ask you parents to help you figure out if something happened that is causing this.
when you feel anxious, do something … sing … go ride a bike …. do something exciting and fun that makes you happy.
don’t go get on medication … it will just make things worse.
examine your diet … make sure you are eating right.
if you cant breath. hold your breath for a minute then breathe thru your nose [ keep mouth closed as breathing thru your mouth when things get like that increases swelling in the throat ]
make sure you check at the doctor to see if you have any food allergies.
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January 7th, 2010 at 6:14 am
A friend of mine that has suffered from anxiety for years gave me a great tip when I’m having one. She said to breathe out very slowly and count to 7 and then inhale but only count to 5. She heard that one trigger of panic attacks can be too much oxygen to your brain so it helps to release some of that and calm your nerves. I’ve tried it a few times when I feel one coming on and it helped so much!
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January 7th, 2010 at 6:42 am
Don’t listen to that first answer Heather. It is insensitive and illegal. I share your pain and concern. I used to suffer frequently from anxiety(otherwise known as panic) attacks for many years. First, I went on the drug Xanax. That helped some. Then I switched to the drug Klonopin. That worked wonders, for me. I still had them, but the drug helped a lot. I am in my 40s, and have suffered for many years, so I know what I am talking about. I have tried MANY things over the years when an attack hits me, and darn it, sometimes they still do, and I don’t know why. I also have depression. You can search this up on Google for many tips on how to deal with them. You mention one of your symptoms as not being able to breathe. That is very common with anxiety attacks. But nothing, 90% of the time, to be worried about. I found breathing into a paper bag, inhaling and exhaling helped this some. You might try it. You are experiencing some kind of an unresolved conflict, or perceived mental threat that is taking its form in a physical way. Actually, it’s your body’s way of dealing with the situation…it’s called ‘fight or flight’. You may also have feelings of unreality, sweating, heart racing, etc. This is simply an adrenaline release you are experiencing. Your body is misinterpreting the situation, but you still suffer. They can be hell to go through. Some last 15 minutes, some half hour, or up to 1-2 hours. But they ALWAYS end. You need to learn coping skills, not just from your doctor and medicine, but combine this with therapy. You may need to see a therapist, too, to discuss the attacks and try to get at the root of why you are having them. It is not easy to conquer this…you may have to live with them, hopefully not, but just warning you. Just remember you are NOT having a heart attack, and there is nothing seriously wrong with you when going through one. Try to relax…yes, easier said than done. Or even try to distract yourself by doing something. I know…that’s hard, too. You just want to sit there and suffer…worst thing you can do. I really sympathize with you, and wish you the best. I hope some of what I have said will help you.
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Personal experience with the condition over many years.