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Methanolic · 07-29-2009, 01:49 PM

I think one of the biggest weapons a person can have against Panic/Anxiety Attacks is Recognizing that you DO have a propensity for these attacks and also recognizing what it is you are going through at that moment.

For example: When you have the really bad attacks, you feel like you are going to pass out or you are having a heart attack. the reason this is happening is because your brain has told your body to react in a parasympathectic manor because it goes into survival mode. It's not a heart attack, you are not going to die, you are having a panic attack.

Although, for what ever reason your brain decided to set this in motion, It will not be pleasant, but one can reduce the effects simply by recognizing it for what it truly is.

I've had 2 of these in my life. The first was about 8 years ago, the last one was about 6 months ago (1 week after being laid off) and it was brutal for about 1 full minute. The deep, controlled breaths (in through the nose, out through the mouth) help tremendously.

I also don't beleive that a person can be "cured" of this horrible ailment. I DO, However, beleive it can be controlled and greatly minimized.

I am a beleiver in the positive thinking aspect and I guarantee diet and physical health have a great deal to do with minimizing the effects.

I think with a bit of effort and concentration, the afflicted can discontinue any prescribed medication. Drugs may be a good thing for the short term, but after that you should be able to cope. Support from others is tremendously beneficial as well, whether they suffer from an anxiety disorder or not.

I wish you all the best.

07-29-2009, 01:49 PM	#29
Methanolic Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Exp:	I think one of the biggest weapons a person can have against Panic/Anxiety Attacks is Recognizing that you DO have a propensity for these attacks and also recognizing what it is you are going through at that moment. For example: When you have the really bad attacks, you feel like you are going to pass out or you are having a heart attack. the reason this is happening is because your brain has told your body to react in a parasympathectic manor because it goes into survival mode. It's not a heart attack, you are not going to die, you are having a panic attack. Although, for what ever reason your brain decided to set this in motion, It will not be pleasant, but one can reduce the effects simply by recognizing it for what it truly is. I've had 2 of these in my life. The first was about 8 years ago, the last one was about 6 months ago (1 week after being laid off) and it was brutal for about 1 full minute. The deep, controlled breaths (in through the nose, out through the mouth) help tremendously. I also don't beleive that a person can be "cured" of this horrible ailment. I DO, However, beleive it can be controlled and greatly minimized. I am a beleiver in the positive thinking aspect and I guarantee diet and physical health have a great deal to do with minimizing the effects. I think with a bit of effort and concentration, the afflicted can discontinue any prescribed medication. Drugs may be a good thing for the short term, but after that you should be able to cope. Support from others is tremendously beneficial as well, whether they suffer from an anxiety disorder or not. I wish you all the best.