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Posted 4/12/2011 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
Does anyone else have this?

I just stared having panic attacks a few months ago. I've been reading that panic attacks seem to hit you then leave. Well the ones I seem to be having lately (for the past 4 days) hit and then go away, then come back. I'm scared, I have a heavy feeling in my chest, and am just nervous for no reason. Suddenly I'll realized after about 20-30 mins it finally went away and I feel relief. Then usually about 30 mins to an hour later guess whats back FOR NO REASON! Ugh its like it pulses, kind of like a cramp, I get some relief and then its back. Its like a cramp...ya know? lol Right now I'm good, 30 mins ago, not so much. Anyone out there have the same thing? Is there anything that helps?

Thanks in advance

Posted 4/12/2011 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi FOH, sounds familiar...I never quite fit into the 'attack that crests and starts to fade after 10 mins...' mold either. I could cycle in panic for hours, into days of on and off attacks...Horrible!!!

I am sorry that you are suffering this. I am also sorry that I can't remember what you have tried in an attempt at recovery. Therapy, medication?

If you wouldn't mind posting back with that, I can have a better idea of how to point you in the right direction.

Thanks, talk to you soon,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 4/12/2011 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

My general MD gave me some xanex but I only take it when I can't sleep because it just knocks me out. Other than that I've done nothing. I'm super busy with work and school, 6 out of 7 days I have class or work for 12 hours a day. I'm thinking maybe some is stress related. I don't really have time to go to the doc and frankly I'm afraid they are just going to try to force pills on me. I'd much rather just talk to someone but I don't have the time right now. Hopefully in the summer so I guess I'll just suffer through. Its just so paralizing, I hate it. ugh
Posted 4/12/2011 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
Okay, if you can, look into getting some therapy help for this when your schedule opens up. In the mean time check out our resources at the top of the page (second post) It will give you some links for how to overcome a p/a,breathing/ relaxation exercises, and free on-line CBT.

This could give you some immediate relief, and something to start with until the summer:)

Hope this helps, and keep posting as well!

Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 5/4/2011 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks!
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