Does anyone now how to stop anxiety attacks from coming back?
I have really bad anxiety attacks, when ever it doesn’t matter were I am. Actually
i even had one last night, and I hate it. It makes me go crazy and well its hard to
explain. Does anyone now how to stop anxiety from coming, please I could really
need some help?
Determine whether it is panic, or anxiety attacks:
Anxiety Attacks Versus Panic Attacks
There are some differences between anxiety
and panic attacks. While books are written
on this topic, this lesson will attempt to
summarize some basics here for a brief
overview.
Anxiety Attacks
An anxiety attack, sometimes
referred to as a panic attack, is an
unforeseen periods or incidents where there
is a sudden fright or fear of intense
proportions. These attacks focus on fears
that are most often not rational; however the
person with the disorder believes he or she
is in terrible danger or at extreme risk.
Most often these anxiety attacks occur all of
a sudden; i.e. they are not planned nor do
they come with any type of warning mechanism
built in for advance action. Results are that
the person suffering the attack will feel
about to faint or near death’s door.
People who suffer anxiety attacks report the
following symptoms, listed in no particular
order:
Discomfort or pain in the chest Vertigo or
Dizziness Upset stomach / Nausea Loss of
Control, Loss of Mental Stability Stress
Cold or hot flashes Heart palpitations or
near heart attack Shallow breathing Shakes /
Trembling
Anxiety disorder is characterized as having
anxiety feelings that are "always there / all
inclusive," make people want to isolate
themselves from society and hamper everyday
activities with others.
Panic Attacks
On the other hand, a panic attack does not
carry with it that "always there"
association. In fact, panic episodes
generally burst forth, peaking after
roughly10 minutes or so, then ending after
about 25 minutes.
During a panic attack, 4 of the symptoms
listed below (in no particular order)
generally make an appearance:
Shallow breathing, even to the point of
suffocation sensation…
Increased heart rates Tightness of chest
Shakes / Trembling / Sweating Choking
sensation Upset Stomach / Nausea Vertigo
Surreal feelings Loss of Control, especially
of mental faculties Death coming on Numbing
Cold or hot flashes
The Difference
The main difference between anxiety attacks
and panic attacks is in the duration of the
attack and how intense it is for the person
with the affliction. While anxiety attacks
are less hi-stress, they tend to last longer
than the power-packed panic stressors.
April 8th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Anxiety isn’t something like a bacterial infection where you can just take antibiotics and it’s over. You would need to see a doctor and get a refferal to a trained professional, psychiatrist or psychologist, your doctor will decide which is best in the situation. A professional would help you find the causes for anxiety attacks and help you find strategies to deal with them so you can prevent them from happening.
References :
Nursing Student. Suffer from anxiety attacks
April 8th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I used to suffer from anxiety. and, the good news is, just by recognizing it as anxiety, you are half way to beating it.
Different people will be able to beat it in different ways.
For me, it all came down to focusing on my breathing.
When the panic comes; literally just thinking about breath helped calm me down.
I would literally breathe in through my nose, and tell myself ‘breathe in through the nose" and breathe out through the mouth , and say to myself "out through mouth"
I can’t guarantee that this will be the ONE TRUE WAY to beat anxiety, but it’s a step.
you may also wish to look into natural remedies, I found "kava Kava" helps, but its not easy to find.
good luck
References :
April 8th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Determine whether it is panic, or anxiety attacks:
Anxiety Attacks Versus Panic Attacks
There are some differences between anxiety
and panic attacks. While books are written
on this topic, this lesson will attempt to
summarize some basics here for a brief
overview.
Anxiety Attacks
An anxiety attack, sometimes
referred to as a panic attack, is an
unforeseen periods or incidents where there
is a sudden fright or fear of intense
proportions. These attacks focus on fears
that are most often not rational; however the
person with the disorder believes he or she
is in terrible danger or at extreme risk.
Most often these anxiety attacks occur all of
a sudden; i.e. they are not planned nor do
they come with any type of warning mechanism
built in for advance action. Results are that
the person suffering the attack will feel
about to faint or near death’s door.
People who suffer anxiety attacks report the
following symptoms, listed in no particular
order:
Discomfort or pain in the chest Vertigo or
Dizziness Upset stomach / Nausea Loss of
Control, Loss of Mental Stability Stress
Cold or hot flashes Heart palpitations or
near heart attack Shallow breathing Shakes /
Trembling
Anxiety disorder is characterized as having
anxiety feelings that are "always there / all
inclusive," make people want to isolate
themselves from society and hamper everyday
activities with others.
Panic Attacks
On the other hand, a panic attack does not
carry with it that "always there"
association. In fact, panic episodes
generally burst forth, peaking after
roughly10 minutes or so, then ending after
about 25 minutes.
During a panic attack, 4 of the symptoms
listed below (in no particular order)
generally make an appearance:
Shallow breathing, even to the point of
suffocation sensation…
Increased heart rates Tightness of chest
Shakes / Trembling / Sweating Choking
sensation Upset Stomach / Nausea Vertigo
Surreal feelings Loss of Control, especially
of mental faculties Death coming on Numbing
Cold or hot flashes
The Difference
The main difference between anxiety attacks
and panic attacks is in the duration of the
attack and how intense it is for the person
with the affliction. While anxiety attacks
are less hi-stress, they tend to last longer
than the power-packed panic stressors.
References :
See the effective natural treatments for anxiety, and panic attacks at http://your-mental-health.8m.com/blank_25.html then pages h, & i.
April 8th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
its a disorder u have. if it bothers u, go see ur doc and he/ she will give u meds. only take it when u’re having it though. xanax is a good one.
Oh and to user Al…there’s a difference between stupidity and genius..genius has it’s limit.
References :
April 8th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
You can’t stop anxiety attacks from happening, but you can prevent them. Now I know that doesn’t make much sense, so i’ll explain. When you learn what triggers the attacks, something always does, no matter how minuscule, you then control how it happens. My triggers were school and teachers…even some words. Now I know how tocope and they aren’t evident because i got a handle on them. The best way is to talk about it, to a therapist, a teacher, your mom or dad, any trusted adult really.
References :
my last 5 years in therapy