Panick attacks

Wait, I do have one comment.   I, too want to go out and get so ripped that I can't walk straight, can't see straight and can't think straight.  I wish I could drown my misery out like that and have it magically disappear.  But I can't.

I HAVE to deal with my situation.  I HAVE to be in the right state of mind when dealing with everything/everyone as to not screw up my well-being and future life with my very, very complicated divorce.

If that's what you have to do for now, do it.  But at some point you know the sh*t's still gonna be there and at some point you're gonna have to cowboy up and deal with it. 

You know you always have my best wishes for you.  And J.

No comment Bass, just one letter to think about....J.     ((hugs))

I got the cure for my panick attacks. A good mixture of whiskey, anti-depressant meds, anger, and emotional suicide. Cures the panick attacks from the word go. Thanks for all the advice, but I think I found my own cure to this issues and even other issues of mine.

Panic attacks are a awful feeling, when you can't stop shaking or feel like you are drowning....I had to take xanax to stop them, but it made me drowsy and I honestly think you could of chopped off my arm and I could of cared less. It was a nice feeling but being a busy mom it just wouldn't do...I have been practicing a lamaze like thing where when one starts (it is important to realize when they are starting) I just find a focal point and let yourself get lost in it...a picture, the pattern in the ceiling...anything I can find.

 

So sorry you are having to deal with it

I have a question he gona give you a nerve pill it's ok to help with this feeling but it does no good in the long range. Thats when you need drugs to cope with problems that seem to over whelm you. Understandable in the situation. But I say take a good look at your blood pressure. I am sure it has been on the rise with everything.  I would may be a big esmo but thats not legal either so never mind. Keep a check on your blood presure and what your activites are maybe some long walks . Exercise like a bike , statary bike with the tv on  and when you start feeling this way peddle faster dorthy the witch is after you. Most of us have been there  but it gets less and less the more you enjoy your self.

I have suffered from panic attacks, anxiety, depression, all of the above since I lost both my mom and my sister within a year of each other to cancer several years back.  I have been on medication since then.  Fast forward to today with the divorce.  The attacks have been severe.  I hyper-ventilate, have immense chest pain, etc.  I have found the most wonderful counselor, I started working out at a gym, I am TRYING to eat better, I am TRYING to sleep better.  The attacks are lessening.  I have gone completely off of my diabetes meds, the doc says that soon I can be weaned off of the depression meds but I may have to always have a small dose of anxiety meds.  Sometimes things just happen in the brain that need to be bridged.

Be sure to go to the doctor and find out what works best for you.  Anxiety/panic attacks can affect your well-being in several ways.  You need to watch your blood pressure.  Come up with a plan and realize that this too shall pass.
Take care.

I had these too during divorce. I started to make note of when they happened, what I was doing at the time... or before. What was I thinking of? Who was I around? Etc....

I noticed, when my ex was IN town I had them frequently when going to grocery store... So I changed my schedule to go when I knew he was either asleep, or out of town... or I would shop at places he wouldn't go to.

The more I became aware of as to WHY, the easier it was to change my way of doing things... just being aware of what may bring one on... makes it easier.

I no longer have them, am back into my old routine.. i did see him grocery shopping for his new family one day...caught myself on the verge and would NOT let it happen... I did walk past, stop and whisper...

'I see you became a domestic goddess now, doing the shopping for your new family...such a shame you missed out on the many experiences when the kids and I would go..and beg you to join us! Have a nice day!'

That was very cathartic for me, though perhaps a bit childish.. I still look back and laugh at the look on his face...

Take notes, medicines only push away the problem... for a period of time, only you can take them by the horns and win the fight!

I put up with those feeling for 6 months, thinking tomorrow no more.  Finally made a doctors appointment, it took 5 weeks to be seen.  Started Lexapro, hopefully for only 6 months, at least that was the recommendation.  Still get them but they are no where as severe or downright scary.  See a doctor for nothing else but piece of mind.

Basset- I have had them to and still do every now and then. Make sure that you are getting enough rest and taking care of yourself. It is probably just an overload of stress- that is what sets me off. I try to take naps- and take care of me!
If they persist- talk to a doctor..

I have them too and have been on meds for 5 years. It's very hard and scary to live with them.  I take lexapro.  It helps with depression and anxiety...very little side affects.

good luck...feel better!

Basset, I think you should definitely see a doctor. I would be willing to bet you have high anxiety too and I know if it is severe enough they can give you medication to help. You may want to keep an eye on your blood pressure too.

Please try to find a way to vent your stress, that may help. You need to take good care of yourself. You are in my thoughts.