Panic Attacks Archives

I have a friend who every year around tax time has panic attacks. She never owes any money and always gets money back. But for some reason she always has panic attacks around tax time with head aches. Does anybody else have this problem? Is it normal? Does anybody know anybody else that deals with this?




Can having panic disorder make one gain weight?

A few years ago, I developed panic disorder, and due to the panic attacks, I also developed depression. Even before taking any medication, or anything, the panic attacks made me gain weight. Is this a common part of anxiety and depression? Does this have anything to do with excess cortisol or adrenaline?
You know, the weight came on before the medication. I guess I have been eating more as a way to feel more stable.




What are some good coping methods for panic attacks?

I am seventeen and currently in high school. I have social anxiety and have frequent panic attacks. I need to have coping methods in place so I do not fully rely on my medicine which is currently not having any effect anyway. I am aware that what helps people with anxiety is different for everyone, but I would like some ideas of coping methods if possible. I am trying to collect a list of them to try next time I have a panic attacks to find out what works and such.




Okay so I get frequent panic attacks/anxiety attacks and I find sometimes, that if they’re mild, I can talk myself out of it. Has anyone ever managed their anxiety and panic by self talk or reassurance? Does it really help?




I have been suffering from panic attacks for the past 8 years. Literally ruining my life. Whilst I have tried medication and it had helped me a lot, like big time, it unfortunately makes me very sleepy, and therefore not being able to work properly due to fatigue. Breathing therapy has never worked on me.




Can panic attacks cause excess levels of catecholamines in urine tests?

I realise that excess levels may indicate a hormone or adrenaline disorder, but in simple, plain panic attacks/panic disorder – is this likely to raise catecholamine levels?




Does everyone get heart palpitations with panic disorder?

Im 25 I have had a echocardiogram 2 ekgs and 3 blood test which came back normal so im just wondering if other people that have panic disorder experience heart palpitations




Panic Attacks?

I have a friend who has panic attacks if she is in unfamiliar territory or sometimes when she is driving (especially in traffic or busy highways). How can I support her? What things can I say?




i’m in college and i wanted to know if i should tell my professors about my panic disorder and anxiety disorder and wear a alert bracelet
should i tell the counseling center at my college)??
i also have a history of seizures too. i’m only 20 and i feel so bad for having this so young. so what do you think i should do about this?
i live in constant fear of my next breakdown,panic attack,and seizure and it keeps me in fear and it makes my anxiety worse especially in class




Does everyone that has panic disorder experience heart palpitations im 25 I was diagnosed with panic disorder and started having heart palpitations ive had my heart checked by getting a echocardiogram 2 ekgs and 3 blood test and they all came back normal so im kinda wondering if the panic disorder is causing them any feedback would be greatly appreciated thank u




panic attacks?

Lately i have been thinking about panic attacks alot and iam trying to get that thought out of my head so i dont have one. any ideas?
No i have never had one. I might of when i was sleeping
I think about it because i read something about it now it is basically all i think about




panic attacks?

I GET PANIC ATTACKS WHEN I’M CONGESTED AND MY EARS ARE CLOGGED MAKES ME DIZZY. aNYONE ELSE GET THIS WAY?




I was just wondering because I have this disorder although I have been checked out and am totally fine.




What are some natural ways to treat a panic attack?

Hello. My best friend gets quite a bit of panic attacks but is not crazy about taking medication, and would rather see if there are some natural or physiological remedies to treat it before she considers. Please help! Thanks for any helpful answers.




What is a panic attack exactly like?

I have an intense fear of rollar coasters! When someone mentions them, I get clammy and nauseous and they MUST stop talking about them! At the end of my 8th grade year (this year), we got on a school trip to Hershey Park. I want to go to get over my fear, but I THINK I MIGHT HAVE A SERIOUS PANIC ATTACK! What are they really like though, panic attacks?
Ok, I am NOT looking for a way to get over my fear. Jsyk.