For the past 1 year I have been feeling this that I'm gonna have a panic attack and die.
It went away came back again but since yesterday it's been so intense like I need a medication to shut my mind or something. I'm not on meds but desperately need some advise and help Please
Hey Amy, I'm sorry you are feeling overwhelmed by panic. I can assure you you are Not going to die! I'm sensing that you are unfamiliar with what you are experiencing? I value honestly therefore I want be straight with you. The first panic attack is usually the most terrifying and intense. The symptoms are so severe,and escalate at a alarming rate. You feel you have no control and somethings gonna give and go bang!!! What is actually happening is you are feeling as though you are totally Panicked and scared. The fear is so intense and unbearable , that you then think something bad is about to happen, of course, it wont! So you are feeling scared of how you are feeling thus adding fear to fear. This is why it gets so bad for Amy. My advice to you prepare yourself and make a plan in the event that it happens again. The first step is to tell yourself the Panic attack is just due to anxiety and nothing harmless. Tell yourself it will pass. (it will, I promise!) if the symptoms are just as bad as the last one. Breathe in to a paper bag. Place it over your nose and mouth and breathe in and out Slowly! Do this for as long
as necessary. By doing this, you are controlling your erratic breathing and slowing it down. You should then feel calmer and it the panic should subside. If you are still struggling to cope then it might be good idea to see the doctor. Hope this helps
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You can overcome this by putting coping strategies in place, therefore you are one step ahead! All the best, Donna x