Does anyone else have anxiety and panic attacks? How do you deal with it?

[Turtleluv]

First thanks for taking the time to read this.

5 years ago my mom died and I went through a divorce in the same year. That's when the problems started. I got on anti depressants, started going to grief counseling and seeing a therapist.

I thought things were getting better until recently. I've started having panic attacks, usually when I drive. I have new meds to deal with those.

I don't want to be on a bunch of drugs. Has anyone gotten through this? Does anyone have suggestions on other things I could do?

[Miralrio]

i have to take pills to help me to do that ( cloanzepam ) i tried yoga an that kind of stuff but they didn't work anxiety has been in my life for 11 years so far since i had my diagnostic, and when i start feeling bad i just breath as deep as i can, for example, last weekend i had to donate blood because one of my relatives had a car accident and his type of blood was needed and some of my relatives were not candidates, so i decided to donate, i already new i don't like needles, so the nurse put the needle inside my vein, everything was fine until someone else fainted so i started to sweat, felt cold, and i asked the doctor to talk to me about "something" just to calm down and finish to bleed the necessary for my uncle. i think you'll find your own way to control your attacks.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

I would suggest deep breathing exercises
get counseling , i know you don't want pills
but the only medication helped with my anxiety
is called Klonopin.. I suggest staying away from
caffeine too much will make you feel worst.

[Turtleluv]

When I try the breathing exercises I tend to hyperventilate. I dont even realize it. Then my chest gets tight and I feel feint. Obviously I need to slow them down.

I'm on clonazepam and venlafaxine.

Caffeine, great suggestion. I've increased that recently because im sick of drinking water.

Thank you.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Your very welcome i really hope you feel better
i know one of my illnesses is really bad anxiety
so i know how you feel and yes there is hope for
all of us i hope you know your not alone and
i do wish you well on feeling better i know it's
not easy and I'm sorry for your loss / misfortune
there is light at end of tunnel and you will see it
will happen..:) :D

[Katy16]

I have been having pretty bad anxiety lately, I'm not sure how to tell you to deal with it though, I talk to my boyfriend and just try and get through it

[Turtleluv]

I do talk to my bf. I was driving last night when it happened. I know I scared him, he's never seen it happen before. He's very supportive but doesn't know what to do. He wants to make me all better but doesn't understand it.

Thank you.

[Katy16]

Yeah that's how my boyfriend is, he helps as best he can but it doesn't make sense to him

[Optimasm]

I've had panic attacks for years. First, I try to see them as humorous in my life. It helps to marginalize them. Get plenty of sleep and exercise. Avoid caffeine. Try daily "gratitudes." Every morning and night write down a few things you are feeling thankful and positive about. Over time, it helps rewire the depression circuits which are contributing to your anxiety. Do NOT allow yourself to develop patterns of avoidance. This is a disaster. Stick to your routines. When you feel a panic attack coming on, try lightly humming to yourself. Like an om from yoga or a cat purring. Works wonders. Message me if you want to talk more.

[constant_freeflow]

Self help books 📚 really do a lot. Its better to find books that have questions for you after the end of a chapter. It may seem corny or cliche but I can speak for myself that it definitely gave me perspective even if I wasn’t completely rid of the anxiety I at least knew how to counter it

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Please not another suicidal freak asking for peoples sympathy and attention. You are a weakling , If you are depressed that is your own fault. People die so what life goes on who cares.