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Tink1o5
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Panic Disorder
Posted: 12-13-06 17:54pm
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Well I have panic disorder and I was
wondering if there was anything I could do
about it. I get panic attacks to the
point where I think im going to die! Its
extremly scary. I have panic attacks at
least once a night. Any help plz! 
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julz67
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Location: Scotland
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Posted: 02-03-07 13:19pm
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If you have a tendency to shallow breathe
(hyperventilate) then learning some
breathing excersizes maybe useful to
you..... To help you, get a brown paper
bag, and when you feel panicky place the
bag over your nose and mouth, and inhale
through your nose, and exhale through your
mouth...Take even breaths, and gradually
your breathing will slow and return to
normal.
Apparently (i've never experienced these
feelings myself, though I have had panic
attacks) the feeling of doom/dying is
common.... But it's not going to happen,
you will not die from having an attack.
Hope this helps.
Also get to a doctor and ask to be
referred to a anxiety clinic.
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cece7
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Feb 2007
Posts: 134
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Re: Panic Disorder
Posted: 02-19-07 19:01pm
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| Tink1o5
wrote: | | Well I have panic disorder
and I was wondering if there was anything
I could do about it. I get panic attacks
to the point where I think im going to
die! Its extremly scary. I have panic
attacks at least once a night. Any help
plz!
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Yes indeed lots of things you can do but I
think cognitive training would probably
help you overcome your panic attacks best.
Try and join a group or read the book by
sam obitz which is generally easy to read
and identify with and teaches you the
right and wrong way to use a tea form. I
learned the tea form exercise in my group
and it has become a staple in my life that
helps me keep my anxiety at a minimum and
I have not had a panic attack since the
begining of my group and I was having them
almost everyday when I joined my group.
Once you learn to counter your thoughts in
the tea form you will begin to make a lot
of progress faster than you thought
possible 
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PATTY2369
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Joined: 24 Feb 2007
Posts: 16
Location: RHODE ISLAND
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Re: Panic Disorder
Posted: 02-24-07 17:20pm
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| cece7
wrote: | | Tink1o5
wrote: | | Well I have panic disorder
and I was wondering if there was anything
I could do about it. I get panic attacks
to the point where I think im going to
die! Its extremly scary. I have panic
attacks at least once a night. Any help
plz!
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Yes indeed lots of things you can do but I
think cognitive training would probably
help you overcome your panic attacks best.
Try and join a group or read the book by
sam obitz which is generally easy to read
and identify with and teaches you the
right and wrong way to use a tea form. I
learned the tea form exercise in my group
and it has become a staple in my life that
helps me keep my anxiety at a minimum and
I have not had a panic attack since the
begining of my group and I was having them
almost everyday when I joined my group.
Once you learn to counter your thoughts in
the tea form you will begin to make a lot
of progress faster than you thought
possible |
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cece7
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Posts: 134
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Posted: 02-25-07 23:34pm
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Hi Patty I noticed you are from Rhode
island and wanted to say hi. I went to
Newport last summer and had a wonderful
time there.
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PATTY2369
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Joined: 24 Feb 2007
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Location: RHODE ISLAND
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Posted: 02-27-07 19:34pm
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| cece7
wrote: | | Hi Patty I noticed you are
from Rhode island and wanted to say hi. I
went to Newport last summer and had a
wonderful time
there. |
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PATTY2369
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Location: RHODE ISLAND
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Posted: 02-27-07 19:41pm
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I HAVE PANIC ATTACKS ALL THE TIME AND IT
sacry AND I DON'T WISH THEM ON ANYONE.
WORRYING CAN DRIVE YOU NUTS. iT AMAZING
HOW OUR MIND WORKS AND WORRYING GET OUT OF
CONTROL. i USE TO ENJOY LOTS OF THINGS NOW
I RESERVE MYSELF LIMITS . i AM ON
MEDICATIONS BUT IT DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK.
i HOPE SOMEONE INVENT SOMETHING TO GET
RIDS OF PANIC ATTACKS ALL TOGETHER. I WISH
EVERYONE SUFFERING TO OVERCOME these
ILLNESS SOON. GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHOM
SUFFERS.
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johnR
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Joined: 20 May 2006
Posts: 229
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Posted: 03-20-07 15:35pm
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| PATTY2369
wrote: | | I HAVE PANIC ATTACKS ALL THE
TIME AND IT sacry AND I DON'T WISH THEM ON
ANYONE. WORRYING CAN DRIVE YOU NUTS. iT
AMAZING HOW OUR MIND WORKS AND WORRYING
GET OUT OF CONTROL. i USE TO ENJOY LOTS OF
THINGS NOW I RESERVE MYSELF LIMITS . i AM
ON MEDICATIONS BUT IT DOES NOT ALWAYS
WORK. i HOPE SOMEONE INVENT SOMETHING TO
GET RIDS OF PANIC ATTACKS ALL TOGETHER. I
WISH EVERYONE SUFFERING TO OVERCOME these
ILLNESS SOON. GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHOM
SUFFERS. |
Hi Patty, the advice about cbt is really
good and I encourage you to give it a try.
Join a group or read the book by sam obitz
and start doing the tea form exercise
everyday. I was able to eliminate my panic
attacks and depression thanks to the
exercises and I still do the tea form
daily. They really work if you work them
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cece7
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Feb 2007
Posts: 134
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Posted: 04-05-07 13:11pm
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| PATTY2369
wrote: | | cece7
wrote: | | Hi Patty I noticed you are
from Rhode island and wanted to say hi. I
went to Newport last summer and had a
wonderful time
there. |
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Those cliff walks were amazing! I am
really envious  I hope you are
feeling good today
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Georgia59
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Posted: 04-25-07 11:57am
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I feel as though I am saying the same
thing over and over again, but I think it
is really important. Panic disorder is a
serious thing, and it can be treated.
There are many ways, some of which are
listed here. However, you can never go
wrong with seeking the help of a licensed
psychologist. Cognitive behavioral therapy
is right now the most proven way to treat
anxiety and panic disorders.
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johnR
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Posted: 05-04-07 14:29pm
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Excellent advice Georgia, I feel the same
way, but you can't say it enough in my
opinion! Cbt gave me my life back.
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cece7
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Posted: 05-20-07 10:15am
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i agree georgia. i don't know where i'd be
if i had not gotten my cognitive training
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johnR
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Posted: 06-19-07 12:41pm
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Hey Cece, between you me and Georgia
harping about the effectiveness of cbt I
think we are getting some peoples
attention and hopefully helping them get
better 
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xsayax
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Joined: 25 Jun 2007
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Lots of Things Can Help
Posted: 06-25-07 17:34pm
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I used to be in your same situation,
having two or three panic attacks a day.
First, get some xanax or valium from your
doctor. This should be used ONLY to get
back on your feet! a stepping stone to
help you get it under control. Do NOT take
zoloft or any of those other long term
meds, the attacks will come back if you
stop taking it and will bring along a
nasty case of vertigo.
and then do these things while weaing
yourself off the xanax
1 BREATHE... lots of breathing exercises,
diaphramatic breathing helped me a lot
2 exercise, it helps with the stress
3 no caffeine, drink chamomile or herbal
tea instead
fresh fruits and vegetables
4 supplements help a lot, especially st.
johns wort, 5htp and holy basil. also
valerian root and I also take magnesium
and calcium, good luck!
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johnR
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Posted: 07-13-07 12:25pm
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Be very careful in using xanax and valium
asa they can become a crutch and possibly
make your panic worse in the long run.
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cece7
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Posted: 07-13-07 19:42pm
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Cognitive training is cheaper and better
for you in the long run than tranquilizers
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xsayax
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Posted: 07-15-07 18:06pm
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| cece7
wrote: | | Cognitive training is
cheaper and better for you in the long run
than
tranquilizers |
this is true, but if you have ever
experienced multiple panic attacks a day,
every day, for weeks on end yo umay have
different thoughts on this.
I had them so often I couldn't even sleep,
I would wake up with attacks, and the lack
of sleep made the anxiety worse.
If it wasn't for the xanax I'm not sure
where I would be...
I strongly suggest you consult your
doctor, get your life back.
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johnR
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How About a Two Pronged Approach Then?
Posted: 08-01-07 18:15pm
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How about a two pronged approach then?
Take meds to get your panic under control
but don't be complacent as you start to
get them under control and learn cbt to
get lasting relief and off the meds later
on 
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cece7
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Posted: 08-16-07 16:33pm
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I did have them multiple times a day at my
worst point and understand what you are
saying. I think the advice about a two
pronged attack is good but I would still
try and go with anti-depressants rather
than tranquilizers but that is just my
opinion.
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johnR
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Posted: 08-24-07 16:31pm
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The less you use tranquilizers the better
imo but sometimes they are needed for
short term relief. I hope you give cbt a
try along with whatever meds you take and
you may eventually be able to eliminate
all meds down the road then
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