How did you get over panic attack’s? I know that if you fear them they are more likely to happen. How do you take the fear out of fear? Sometimes I am hesitant going places in fear I will have a panic attack. It is getting better but the fear is like 50% there. Looking for advice.
Thanks!
Face it.. fight with it.. I didn't leave my house for 2 months unless it was in the back of a ambulance truck.. but you have to almost force yourself and eventually it'll start to ease up.. I would leave my house to go shopping with my mom I'd get in the car and be fine but as soon as she turns out the neighborhood my vision got doubled heart began to race and I couldn't think straight and I would tell her take me back I'm so scared and she would tell me no breathe your going to be fine.. and eventually it would slowly ease up.. its hard sometimes but do the things you think u can't or won't do because once you do it you'll feel better
That is what I’m doing. I have to leave the house or I’ll go crazy but certain things I can’t do. Thank you!
I started having really bad panic attacks at 12 years old and I didn’t leave the house for two months! I saw a bunch of doctors first to rule out anything worrisome. Then I took baby steps with the help of my family and friends to get out a little bit at a time. The first 10 minutes were sheer agony and panic but once it’s over, it’s over and I would be able to enjoy my time out.
I was fine for years but it reared it’s ugly head at 17 years old again and this time I was put on an antidepressant to help stabilize my anxiety and my mood. It helped for years and I am now 31 and have switched my meds a few different times. I can say that I still have panic attacks and they are still scary as heck but I’m learning to close my eyes, focus on my breathing and make sure I am taking deep, slow breaths, and let the feeling wash over me because it can’t and won’t last forever.
My doc also gave me a benzo (Ativan) which helps tremendously and kicks the panic attack out before it gets too bad.
Talk to a therapist as well! Never underestimate the power of therapy!