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Bigjohn · 11-26-2004, 02:33 AM

I've had a few from time to time. I've learned to recognize the signs and pretty much know what situations will cause them. The last one I had was at the optomitrist. As soon as she explained what she was going to do, I knew I would have an attack before she was done and warned her.

It was all good until she numbed my eyes and started some sort of pressure test. I felt the room get warm and my skin start to get clammy and let her know that an attack was starting and together she helped me through it.

I know it sounds strange to say that I have learned to stay calm during a panic attack..... it sounds so contridictary, but the fact is, you CAN. If you know what's happening, and you know what settles you down, you can calmly go through the steps.

For me, I typically lay down, put my feet up and apply cold compresses on my face and chest! I concentrate on slowing my breathing and relaxing every muscle in my body.

Call me a wuss, I rightly don't give a shit.... but it took me three tries to make it through the exam. The optomitrist was a gem, she completely understood what I was going through and was very patient with me and thankful that I was able to let her know in advance. She had everything ready and available that I would need prior to starting my exam. Afterwards, she even sent out for some juice and requested that I stick around for a half hour to make sure I was okay to drive home. I was more than happy to stay. One panic attack can be tiring.... three in a 30 minute period is downright exhausting.

11-26-2004, 02:33 AM
Bigjohn Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Deep inside my mind Posts: 1,118	I've had a few from time to time. I've learned to recognize the signs and pretty much know what situations will cause them. The last one I had was at the optomitrist. As soon as she explained what she was going to do, I knew I would have an attack before she was done and warned her. It was all good until she numbed my eyes and started some sort of pressure test. I felt the room get warm and my skin start to get clammy and let her know that an attack was starting and together she helped me through it. I know it sounds strange to say that I have learned to stay calm during a panic attack..... it sounds so contridictary, but the fact is, you CAN. If you know what's happening, and you know what settles you down, you can calmly go through the steps. For me, I typically lay down, put my feet up and apply cold compresses on my face and chest! I concentrate on slowing my breathing and relaxing every muscle in my body. Call me a wuss, I rightly don't give a shit.... but it took me three tries to make it through the exam. The optomitrist was a gem, she completely understood what I was going through and was very patient with me and thankful that I was able to let her know in advance. She had everything ready and available that I would need prior to starting my exam. Afterwards, she even sent out for some juice and requested that I stick around for a half hour to make sure I was okay to drive home. I was more than happy to stay. One panic attack can be tiring.... three in a 30 minute period is downright exhausting.