none stop anxiety attack-please help

I am a new memeber, i always suffered from anxiety since childhood but never experienced it like that. it started two weeks ago. anxiety attacks all day, the doctor gave me laxepro and xanax that helps sometimes. the mornings are the most difficult time,i wake up in pain and thoughts of what if... that will not go away. i dont know what to do. i am afraid that my life will be like this from now on. i need help.

Hi Sire,
I know exactly what you are going through, I had the same thing for almost a month. I couldn't control it. When I was in the hospital, I was given some material, which actually helped, one part in particular was the words, that told me that the worst that could happen with a panic attack is that I pass out. Iwas so afraid i was goin got have a heart attack or something. I also went for a really long jog as far and as fast as I could. I stayed away form streesful situations, and just thought about the happiest time in my life, or imagined what would the the happiest time in my life. You have to control your thoughts! Or think of a safe place in your mind even going back to when you were a kid feeling free. Also try to laugh as much as possible, watch funny shows, movies, comics, etc But the worst thing you could do is drink or take drugs, this will impair your natural ability to rise above this. I think it will only make you feel worse, trust me I know. I took a couple of days to get the freak outs lightheaded times. But after a week or so, you will recognize the oncoming of one, just remember to breathe and thing about the right now, and most of all be rational. Itruly hope this helps I know exactly how you feel

gingerc

I would like to welcome you to HealingWell and let you know we have a welcome thread for new members.  I will bring it to the top for the newbies joining us.

Welcome and know you have found a group of warm and wonderful members who know where your coming from and what you are going through.

Kitt

Sira,
You definately are not alone. While most of my panic attacks are at night, they are every night. It is just horrible. They usually last anywhere from a half an hour to 2 or 3 hours. It's not fun. You will get through all of this just as I will. We have to believe that. I have started therapy sessions with a counselor and it helps to talk about your anxieties. I would recommend doing that. Just remember, you are never alone. I just recently found this forum also and it has helped me to know that I am not the only one because as we all know, when you are going through an attack....you do feel totally alone. Again, just remember that you are not. I wish you well.

Hello all :)

Welcome to HW! You have already received a warm welcome and great advice. . . I just wanted to say hi!