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For about a year now I have suffered from rapid heart beat, feeling of dying, the feeling of choking or hard to shallow and a couple other symptoms. I have had every test my doctor and cardiologist can give me I believe. Stress test with that dye injected into me to view blood flow, ekg, echo cardiogram, halter monitor for 24 with symptoms recorded but no issues found. After all of that I still have the same damn symptoms. I have been introduced to the possibility of it being panic attacks and I do have at least 4 of the listed symptoms of a panic attack. I am a very laid back guy but I do have a stressful job, young children, looking to purchase a new home, money issues etc etc. My question is how do I get diagnosed and convince myself that I am not having a heart attack and maybe start to relax. I started to walk every day, i do on occasion do yoga and meditation breathing etc but that really is not my speed. What else can I do at this point except sit down on the couch and talk to a professional?
Also around a year ago my best friends dad died suddenly of a heart attack and I suffered the loss of a cousin to drowning while I was trying to save him. I know these two experiences have added to my symptoms.
Just to go a little deeper into my head I have always had a fear of crowded areas. Like in a restaurant I always look to see where the exit is and also the bathroom in case I get sick. I hated school for the same reasons and this also occurs at work every so often.
What are my next steps?
Why are you hesitant to undergo talk therapy? If you have already tried all the medical tests; maybe you can now explore a different option.
Panic attacks are actually quite common and so is a fear of crowded areas such as in restaurants etc. We all have buried insecurities which manifest itself in different ways — panic attacks being one of the more common ones. Talking to a professional may help you get the answers you seek.
Good luck!!
I’m 28 yrs old, married and have 4 small children. I have always had anxiety but nothing enough to give me panic attacks. I just recent;y started getting them almost everynight after having a severe one 2 weeks ago when i was home alone with my youngest. Now, anytime I am home alone and mainly at night i start to really freak out about having another panic attack. I get lots of anxiety at night. My husband works nightshift and as soon as he leaves for work i start panicking, very badly like i am going to faint, then i start worrying about my kids. It has gotten so abd, I cant sleep in my own home I have to go to my mother in laws with the kids everynight my hubby works. I have no insurance, i am awaiting for it to kick in so cant see a doctor yet. What do I do for now? I want to sooo badly sleep in my own home but terrified about having a panick attack and being alone when it happens, i always fear of my next attack and cant stand it. do i continue to go to my mil house until i see a doc or do i try to stay home and deal with the attack:? I need help with this, any help is appreciated!
Well you sound like me….I have panic attacks sometimes but a lot of anxiety….panic attacks make you feel lke you are going to lose control or you cant control yourself, a fear of being alone, a fear of the worst happening and noone there. Your not on any medication yet but you have to just breath.. I remember my daughter was monnths old and i would have then as soon as my spouse left for work..,its hard and scary and i would avoid being alone because i was so scared…but recently my bf went on a fishing trip and i went as far as lying to hav hinm stay home cause i didnt want to be alone I was scared if anything happened …but you know what i stuck it out I stayed home tryted to alter my mind played with my daughter and it was hard some times dont get me wrong especially at night but I did it and i got through itand im stronger now because of it…i suggest just staying home for a night if it freaks you out to much go to your moms the next night but just ttry it and take a bath, read a book, watch tv or challenge your thoughs try and determine why it is your scared to be alone and go from there….or call telehealth they helped me severaltimes..ihave anxiety that revolves around death scared of gettting anerurysms, cancer, throat closing up, fainiting ect….its hard and no anxiety is nothging to mess with measing dont leave it unattened cause it may not go away …it takes time for the pills to kick in about 4-6 wks but I find they do work…best of luck..any questions let me know
katie
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My 12 year old daughter gets this feeling of not being able to breath and thinking her throats swelling up. Shes very healthy and active and a normal child. I use to get panic attacks but learnt to handle them and think about something else. M y daughter keeps asking is she going to die and im getting really worried. Her mom says to her everything is ok and i say calm down but i know how it feels. Whats the best thing to do and what could be causing this.
yes its completely possible, i have a very close friend who suffered the same symptoms.
However as far as I am aware there is nothing that can get rid of it, but you can let her undergo all sorts of help so that it doesnt occur as often.
my advice would be to seek help from a specialist.
Good luck
Lukee
I am 24, and have severe separation anixety when apart from my husband. I have also had panic attacks, since I was a toddler. My husband, in the past has suffered from depression, and went through a time where he would go missing for 24 hours or a couple of days without contacting me. This seemed to trigger this period major anxiety. He has had therapy and is well over his problem. This has gone on for 4 years and has prevented him getting a job because my panic attacks bcame so severe. I didn’t even go to the toilet on my own. It should never have got this far, but it has. I have 2 lovely children, aged 2 and 1. My husband is doing a training course to help get him back into work which is full time. This is the 3rd day and I am totally overwhelmed. I feel like running away. I feel its too much to go from no separation whatsoever to this full time. I wanted to make it work, but I feel like running away. I dont know what to do, I’m ruining everyones lives the way I am
I tried to get therapy but no one would see me with my husband, so I got really stuck. Even now, if I could go, nothing is going to come quick enough and I feel terrified. No one seems to understand, everyone seems to think will power alone will get me through, but I don;t think so. I want to run away
I did try prozac when I was younger, and didn’t really feel the benefits. I use propranolol, which I find really effective, but on the down side I have low blood pressure (around 97/56) so it can make me feel a bit light headed if I take it when its too low
Hi, sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. The following steps will eliminate (or at least significantly reduce) your panic attacks and should help alleviate your separation anxiety:
1.Breathe properly – if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks, OCD and separation anxiety etc. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: ww.livinglifetothefull.com
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. You can get free downloads online, e.g. http://www.studentservices.utas.edu.au/counselling/audio_resources/index.html
With each step practise makes perfect. (i.e. practise the steps every day, not just when you are feeling bad). Think think you’ll find CBT a major help. I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!
http://www.my-panic-attacks.com/panic-attacks-in-children.html When panic attacks children, bear in mind that it carries with it the same signs and symptoms as those that affects adults.
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The child is 11 and has had panic attacks and is fearfull all the time.He has been on prozac for 2 months with much improvement…this is an inherited condition and he has a stable home with no tramitic experiences in his past.I am concerned of the long term with his condition.
Yes…he is under the care of a psycologist and peditrician
It is sometimes hard to know what the right thing to do is,especially when its your child and you are responsable for them.I have him on meds and I guess I just wanted reassureance that the choice I have made is the right one.For the long term…along with coping skills.I have the same dissorder but do not take meds.But I am 37 and he is only a child who is not able to talk himself out of a situation.Thank you for all the input.
There are a lot of different views on children taking meds for anxiety, depression, attention span disorders; some are negative and some are all FOR a child taking meds to control their disorders. I think it’s up to YOU the parent who has to deal with the child and the issues that accompany their disorder. If you are comfortable with your child taking meds and he/she is improving then I don’t see a problem with that so long as you are made well aware of the possible side effects of the meds on your child. And if the medication is improving their quality of life I don’t see why this would be a "bad" thing. It’s solely up to you. We as parents need to decide what is best for our kids. Don’t let people tell you that what you are doing is wrong or bad. It’s all about what will work for your child for them to have a normal life. That’s what’s important. Take care.
I’ve been getting panic attacks for about 2-3 years now…
they are not as bad as they use to be but i always seem to get them at night when I’m going to sleep and i really need to sleep cause i have a daughter and work with children.
common effects of panic attack pains in chest top of back and racy hearts Im over them I’ve tired the lot talking to Dr’s 10 of them and they cant seem to stop them they don’t want me on pills cause they don’t help.. i cant drink caffeine because of my panic attacks
done yoga relax cds playing games writing my feelings down talk to some1 about it sometimes this things work but im over the feeling of having a panic attack!
Hello,
You may be able to lower these by taking a prescription medecine prescribed by your doctor. Also you could breath deeply.
Good Luck,
Lucas
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