In this article I will be explaining what are Panic attacks,what you can do when having one, and how to cope with the unbearable thoughts associated with them,and then my story!
First we are going to start with what are Panic Attacks:
Panic attacts are described as:an episode of intense fear or apprehension that is of sudden onset.The describes a panic attack as a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort in which symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes. the symptoms of a panic attack commonly last approximately thirty minutes. However, panic attacks can be as short as 15, lasting for an extended period, sometimes hours. Often those afflicted will experience significant anticipatory anxiety and in between attacks, in situations where attacks have previously occurred.
The effects of a panic attack vary from person to person. Some, notably first-time sufferers, may call for emergency services. Many who experience a panic attack, mostly for the first time, fear they are having a heart. A panic attack has been said to be one of the most intensely frightening, upsetting and uncomfortable experiences of a person's life.
What can you do when having a Panic Attack?
The #1 thing to do when having an attack is breathing. I can not stress this enough! Breathing right will help slowdown your heart rate and help your mind think about your breathing rather than the attack itself.
#2 If you have been diagnosed with anxiety or Panic attacks stopping the attacks is half the battle. If you feel one coming on start your breathing by inhaling through your noise and counting to two, than exhale through your mouth to the count of four. Using this technique will allow you do moderate your breathing and calm yourself at the same time.
#3 If you have seen a doctor for this condition than they have probably provided you with medication to prevent these attacts from happening, make sure you take them it will help you prevent them.
Couping with the unbarable thoughts associated with these attacts"
The first thought you might have is "what is going on" and this will lead to my chest hurts, I can not breath, then The thought of "death" Stress, thinking about having panic attacts, and fear of having another attact is the hardest to cope with.
Now I no its hard if you have had one, but thinking good thoughts, and having a good program can make all the difference in the world. I would like to help you learn additional ways to help you cope by going to panic-way They have allowed me to live a much better panic free life. There are many ways to manage this illness but doing it alone is not an option for anybody please go panic-away and begin a new panic attact free life!
I would like to tell you my personal story. I was 28 years old and I was at work. I was in the farming feild. I would spray chemicals on certain crops, and spread fertilizer also on them. Before ever even having a panic attact I was a very healthly person. very acctive, I rode Bulls for around eight years, only went to the doctor a couple times, For the most part very healthy. One day I was at work and was on top of semi-truck and slipped off the tank and fell on my neck and shoulder. I layed there for about 10 minutes trying to catch my breath and to make sure nothing was broke! I got up and went back to work. I felt fine, I mean I rode bulls so it had to be real series to go to the doctor. After a couple weeks I started to notice that i was having pressure on my head,not like a headache but just constant pressure. I went to the doctors and they did test after test and could find nothing wrong. I spent more than a two years going back and forth to doctors, was on 30 different medications through out this process. After going two a neroligist I was on my way home and it HIT ME LIKE A BRICK! This feeling that i have never had was coming over me like a wave, I got very dissy, i was pale i could not breath my chest was tight, and My arm was numb, And i though I was going to DIE! Now out of all the scary moments in my life nothing and I mean nothing has ever scared me like that. I had no clue what was going on, Luckily Michelle was driving the Vehicle. We pulled over and I jumped out of the truck and started crying for help. Michelle had no idea what was going on with me. After 15 minutes Michelle finally calmed me down enough to get me back in the truck, and we went right back to the hospital. It was a panic attact. Why was this happening to me? what caused it, would I have more? Those were all questions I had for the Doc. Now that I now what causes these attacts and how to help myself when having one is the most important tool along with panic-away
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