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Hello all!

Im relatively new. I have just ever experienced my first ever panic attack just 2days ago. I'm 27 and that was the worse ever feeling i can get.

I've been reading alot about it, and i'm pretty sure it's anxiety due to environmental or self induced stress. I could calm my self but the after effects are really uncomforting.

I can sleep but usually i wake up after 20mins. And the cycle repeats. What should i do?

Hi

Welcome to the forum I am pleased you have found us.

Sorry to hear you have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks they can definitely cause sleep problems and lack of sleep can cause anxiety and stress.

The good news is lots can be done to help such as taking medication or doing some talking therapy such as CBT or Mindfulness Meditation which both get good results. I would make an appointment with your doctor and chat through these options with them and see what they suggest.

In the meantime take a look at our resources thread for some useful links to self help guides and keep posting here we are here for you.

Hibee

Hello Rei and Welcome <3

If Singapore is your homeland, I can recommend you to try learning some coping skills meanwhile, then see a dr after you return.
As a person who lives abroad, I say by any chance if you get treated differently in another country (no offense, due to cultural and social reasons), then it might have a negative effect on your psychology and cause more anxiety + panic. If you are not returning back to your homeland soon, then go for it, ask for help in Japan. Drs in Japan are very caring and good in all fields as far as I know (heard from my many Japanese friends :) ).

In the anxiety forum main page, the first "Resources" topic has fantastic links. You can check those coping skills. During a panic attack breathing techniques play an important role.

Here is the link to topic:
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

And here some breathing techniques :
www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/
www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

As far as I can see, you are already taking a big step at knowing your issue and ways of calming yourself.
And yes, unfortunately after effects can be quite distressing also.
Hang in there

Wow never expected myself to bump into ppl from my place on here.

Hi Rei fellow sgrean here :)
Glad you found this forum it's great on here
Sorry about your encounters with panic/anxiety but it gets better try mindfulness meditation + breathing techniques cited by those above x

You can get a free assessment by this organization called Community Health Assessment Team just google it. They even offer it in webcam form so all you need is a smartphone/webcam + stable connection. Or you can choose to head down personally.

They were the ones who referred me to a psychiatrist and now I've just started CBT so you can definitely try this avenue.

Or you can visit a GP and get referred from there.

In the meantime keep doing what you're doing to cope!!

Do keep me posted I think we should b able to relate on many levels since we both share a homeland :)

It is local! Mines at CGH.

Hmm that will probably work too

Do you want to take this convo elsewhere I don't want to annoy the others bc this thread will keep popping up n steal others of their chances to get help/advice maybe we can email :)
(no pressure only if you'd like to)




Edited due to this a public forum and emails are not suggested in a open forum, the OP can go to your profile (which is seen only by members) for your email addy. :)

Post Edited By Moderator (AngelLisa) : 6/22/2015 11:19:32 AM (GMT-6)

Hello and welcome!

You have received great support and advice already...

...so I will just add my encouragement to keep posting for understanding and care.:)

Talk soon,

S.C.

Good job on going to doctors for a physical check up, you did good. :)

It was nice chatting with you in chat last night, we will have to do it again sometime.

Glad everything checked out okay. It was great chatting with everyone.

hey guysss.

i didnt get a psychiatrist here because i recieved advice that it would be better to get one when i am back in singapore.

personally i seem to have problems falling asleep. i was just jolted awake drenched in sweat. but i calmed myself down with breathug techniques.
i've also started moodgym's online cbt.

maybe you guys can share some tips!

hi sc.

i managed to get sleep even though it's not uninteruptted. im quite concern about this nagging feeling at the back of my head. its like a endless worry that i will get another episode. should i just ignore it?

I have been having some anxiety. It started when I was going through some pictures of my son whom we lost to cancer at the age of 6. That was 25 years ago. But it hit me full circle. Heart palpitations, nervousness. I have a psychiatrist and psychologist but my psychologist is going to be retiring soon and I have seen him for over 10 years. He is only working one week a month and in Florida the other time, he did call me the other day though which helped. So instead of ignoring the heart palps I went to see a cardiologist today. She said it is a vicious circle when you over think them they happen more often. So true. I am having some tests done tomorrow to rule out anything bad. I know once they tell me I am fine the palps will subside and I can get to work on what is really bothering me. Would love to hear similar stories to mine. My email is xxxxxxxx I could really use a good friend right now. Thanks so much!




Edited to take out your email, please add your email to your profile that way others can email you. This is a public forum and having your email in your post could result in virus's or spam being sent to you. With your email in your profile only members can see it. Thank You.

Post Edited By Moderator (AngelLisa) : 6/24/2015 4:52:56 PM (GMT-6)