How to Stop a Panic Attack
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» jerrib - I have seen it from the side
of the person with the panic attacks. I guess this is when the "in sickness or health" of our marriage vows need to be recalled. It can be tough on both sides.My husband, I know, has wanted to disappear at times when I have been in my panic mode, but he always sticks by me!
-- posted by jerrib
» MetalJoe - Just passing through...
...and noticed this topic, so thought I'd drop a quick message.I started suffering attacks back in 1995, but have managed to bring them under control these last couple of years through a combination of things. Before then, it got to such a state that going out into public was an ordeal and I avoided more and more situations... until there wasn't much left.
I cut out alcohol, caffeine and aspartame from my diet, and began to learn breathing exercises to help relax me and take my focus away from the attacks and on to something I could more immediately control. The breathing was a huge help and I find myself frequently showing others how to do it for relaxation.
My other advice to people is to consult others - don't hide the attacks, as I did, and don't question your sanity either! Be honest with your friends and family and enlist their support. You *can* bring attacks under control and beat them. It takes time, but it's possible for anyone to do.
Anyway, great topic :-) Take care!
-- posted by MetalJoe
» pixie920 - Re: friends of sufferers
Hi,I wanted to comment on someone leaving when another is having panic attacks. I suffer from semi-frequent panic attacks but, most of the time I am a normal fun happy person. I have been left by significant others because of my disorder and it has only made me worse. When I feel comfortable that the person I am with knows that these are temporary and comforts me I have them less and less! At the same time- if the person panics constantly and refuses to get help I understand why you would want to leave. I am getting help now and with the help of a prn to take whenever they get really bad and when I find the right doctor I am confident I will learn how to control these. But, always remember- if you really love someone stand by them! Before anyone gets married or very serious they should go through a rough time with their significant other and see how the person responds. A lot of people out there have underlying issues and you need to know if you can handle them before you get serious. But again- would you not rather your significant other had panic attacks to something like a drug abuse, violence, or cheating problem? People who have panic attacks are most of the time wonderful caring people who are just easily upset!
-- posted by pixie920
» pixie920 - Re: Anxiety Disorder
I just wanted to comment on what a great husband you are for helping your wife through this. The only thing I would suggest for her is a prn (take as needed medication such as valium or ambien) to help her calm down and sleep. I would also suggest yoga and meditation. If it does not get better long term medication and psychotherapy may help. There is always hope for these kinds of things! Don't ever give up!-- posted by pixie920
» Lisa5165 - Husband
My husband who suffers from panic/anxiety tells me he does not want to be with me any longer, then he says he did not mean it. This goes on many times, he says its because he feels he has no life due to his panic/anxiety. I have tried to help him every way possible but its very frustrating.-- posted by Lisa5165
» 6734street - Re: Anxiety Disorder
I only came to this site shortly and over 5 years has elapsed since you posted your message about your wife's AD problem. I'm not a psychologist and I have helped people, and I've never dealt with AD before. So what I have to say is not cast in stone. You need to do whatever will work for your wife.Your wife can't run away from the problem which wil probably never go away, and understanding it won't help either. She needs to 'dance with it' and that is, know that it is part of her and that she can control it and not be at the effect of it. I'm sure that every episode passes and in the real world, nothing changes! That's the key, to recognize that it is in her mind that the problem occurs, not in the real world. I deal with people who experience upsets, and my website is, www.modelingtechnologies.com, and the Emotional Toolbox(tm)helps people resolve their upsets, no matter what they are, or when they occured.
Like a pebble dropped in a pool of water, the waves are intense at the core and over time dissipate, but never entirely dissapear.
Feelings of inadequacy are within us, I get them many times, and I know that when I act, do the things I need to do, I'm OK, and move on.
Zal Puchkoff
-- posted by 6734street
» anxietyhelp - Re: Anxiety Disorder
In response toShe has to keep going with your help,i know it seems like an eternity but it will get better if she keeps doing those positive things she is doing.Hang in there and give her your support. Anxiety Disorder posted by metaloy:
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