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kelly · 11-30-2004, 02:34 PM

It just hit me hard - anyone able to talk me down pls?

NoCarrier · 11-30-2004, 02:37 PM

Panic attacks are horrible. But let me remind you that a real heart attack have the same symptoms. So be careful.

ytcracker · 11-30-2004, 02:37 PM

just take deep breaths in the nose
out the mouth

and just like
reverse your mind

i dont even get the fucking things anymore

beergood · 11-30-2004, 02:38 PM

I'm naked. Does that help?

kelly · 11-30-2004, 02:39 PM

Thanks - heart is racing but I know it's just panic, just feeling very isolated and that everything is pushing down on me

Raven · 11-30-2004, 02:40 PM

Square breathing.

Breathe in through your nose. Count to four. Exhale slowly through your mouth, as if you're 'blowing it away'. Gently. Count to four.

Repeat.

Also.

Slowly sip water.

Also.

Mentally check your body system. If you're having pain in your chest, pain in your left arm or jaw.....go to the ER.

Better to be safe and embarrassed than dead.

NoCarrier · 11-30-2004, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kelly
Thanks - heart is racing but I know it's just panic

Are you sure it's just panic, it might be a real heart attack this time.

ytcracker · 11-30-2004, 02:41 PM

http://www.teledyn.com/fun/Zen/breath/breath.html

read up on the tao of breathing

rickholio · 11-30-2004, 02:42 PM

At one particularly stressed out point in my life, I was getting minor attacks (not full blown, just the tachycardia and sweats and so on). Half the problem was that I was thinking I had heart issues. My doctor gave me the following advice:

- If your chest hurts and you haven't been exercising, and it gets better by moving around and being active, it's a panic attack. Keep moving! It helps!

- If your chest hurts, radiates to your chin and arm, feels 'heavy' and gets WORSE by moving around, it's a heart attack. Move as far as a phone to call 9-1-1, then lie down. You can also try coughing very deeply... apparently, deep, chesty coughs have a massaging effect on the heart (go figure!)

They suck, but in the end you'll be fine. Hang in there.

kelly · 11-30-2004, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raven
Square breathing.

Breathe in through your nose. Count to four. Exhale slowly through your mouth, as if you're 'blowing it away'. Gently. Count to four.

Repeat.

Also.

Slowly sip water.

Also.

Mentally check your body system. If you're having pain in your chest, pain in your left arm or jaw.....go to the ER.

Better to be safe and embarrassed than dead.

Thanks - I'm 100% it's panic, just need to get over it, thank you

DutchTeenCash · 11-30-2004, 02:45 PM

yeah if your left arm tickles badly heart rythm changes dizzy etc call a doc, never hurts to get a ECG anyhow if youre hesitating

kelly · 11-30-2004, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rickholio
At one particularly stressed out point in my life, I was getting minor attacks (not full blown, just the tachycardia and sweats and so on). Half the problem was that I was thinking I had heart issues. My doctor gave me the following advice:

- If your chest hurts and you haven't been exercising, and it gets better by moving around and being active, it's a panic attack. Keep moving! It helps!

- If your chest hurts, radiates to your chin and arm, feels 'heavy' and gets WORSE by moving around, it's a heart attack. Move as far as a phone to call 9-1-1, then lie down. You can also try coughing very deeply... apparently, deep, chesty coughs have a massaging effect on the heart (go figure!)

They suck, but in the end you'll be fine. Hang in there.

muscles are cramping and I feel so shitty I've got to sit on the floor with the laptop to bloody type, I know it's only a stupid bloody panicky thing but it's a royal pain in the ass

LA Mike · 11-30-2004, 02:54 PM

I get them sometimes too.. it sucks.. I took X one time in my life. That was at the first ever Miami show. I had a panick attack that night. Never had one before and have had many since then. I think that X fucked me up. I'll never do any drugs again. I started to get them every now and then. Dr. gave me xanax and I would take it when I felt weird. But I think those taught me that its pretty much mental and you cause yourself to feel that way. Just takes some working through

Raven · 11-30-2004, 02:54 PM

Seriously.

Get up off the floor. Walk away from your laptop. Walk around.

I know it's a 'get over' thing.....although, finding the root cause would help your future.

For now, treat it symptomatically.

Breathe.
Sip water.
Walk.

Most definitely, get away from the computer.

kelly · 11-30-2004, 03:01 PM

thank you everyone, it's passing now, thank you for your help, I'm calm again and over the attack.

rickholio · 11-30-2004, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kelly
thank you everyone, it's passing now, thank you for your help, I'm calm again and over the attack.

ytcracker · 11-30-2004, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LAMike
I get them sometimes too.. it sucks.. I took X one time in my life. That was at the first ever Miami show. I had a panick attack that night. Never had one before and have had many since then. I think that X fucked me up. I'll never do any drugs again. I started to get them every now and then. Dr. gave me xanax and I would take it when I felt weird. But I think those taught me that its pretty much mental and you cause yourself to feel that way. Just takes some working through

i cant even fuck with drugs anymore period

i did so much x among other shit in my time i hope i didnt fry my fucking brain

LA Mike · 11-30-2004, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ytcracker
i cant even fuck with drugs anymore period

i did so much x among other shit in my time i hope i didnt fry my fucking brain

Good for you man.... drugs suck.. make you feel like shit after

Cory W · 11-30-2004, 03:21 PM

I get a consistent one that last for days. It is strange, it will set in and I struggle to breath all day for a couple of weeks. I don't have one hard attack, but an extended timed release one.

Anyone else?

I have learned to control it by breathing exercises when I feel it coming on. I also have to watch my caffeine intake, seems to highly induce them.

Nader · 11-30-2004, 03:22 PM

keep busy, walk around...and think about all the good things..don't let your mind control you..Take charge of yourself...it's all in the mind..you can do it..

Nader · 11-30-2004, 03:24 PM

And yes take some deep breathes...your not going to die..Just know it's really rare for someone to die with a panic attack..you will be fine...don't make it worse it will go away but it takes a while sometimes...

billywatson · 11-30-2004, 03:25 PM

remember, your body right now is in "flight or fight" mode. this is one of the earliest traits we as humans posess, going all the way back to early man. when i get them, and i'm feeling i'm about to die, i just remember what *exactly* is happening in my body:

you've got stress right now, and you've been keeping it bottled in, and something has triggered it. your pancreas has just blasted your blood stream with sugar in order to help you cope -- by fighting...or running away.

listen to the people who are telling you to breathe.

your life isn't in danger. you're not going to die, choke, have a heart attck, or go insane. you're under a lot of stress right now, and you'll get out of it in no time.

just breathe, and relax.

iwantchixx · 11-30-2004, 03:27 PM

just breathe deeply and tell yourself over and over "i'm ok, this is just temporary and will go away soon"

angeleyes · 11-30-2004, 03:30 PM

Hit me up on iCQ, I've had them so bad before I've passed out. (after my limbs went numb, I couldn't swallow or form words.)

kelly · 11-30-2004, 03:36 PM

Thanks everyone - when I get these attacks I don't confuse them with a heart problem and I *know* it's sheer panic, just for a few minutes it seems like the whole world is closing in on me and like I willl die/someone will kill me

Again, thank you for all you help/support

billywatson · 11-30-2004, 03:40 PM

Hey Kelly! Sounds like the storm has passed?

I dunno if you know this, but excercise, (esp. YOGA), staying away from refined sugars, and breathing excercises are all great ways to avoid these in the future.

Best of luck!

Rebecca Love · 11-30-2004, 03:47 PM

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Indica · 11-30-2004, 03:51 PM

Glad its passed, They can be super stressful.
I get anxiety attacks. Not good. and Not enjoyable.
i take deep breaths in through my nose, out through my mouth, drink loads of water and try and find my peaceful place.

Mutt · 11-30-2004, 03:51 PM

u should get a referral from a GP/family doctor to a psychiatrist if you're getting these frequently. Xanax will shut down a panic attack pretty fast so get a prescription from your doctor - don't use them when u don't need to though, you don't want to become dependent on it.

axelcat · 11-30-2004, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kelly
Thanks everyone - when I get these attacks I don't confuse them with a heart problem and I *know* it's sheer panic, just for a few minutes it seems like the whole world is closing in on me and like I willl die/someone will kill me

Again, thank you for all you help/support

have you ever checked your thyroid?

Major (Tom) · 11-30-2004, 04:16 PM

i used to take x about once a month. One night I had the mother of all panic attacks. From it, I suffered post traumatic stress disorder and was shacked up on the sofa for 3 months in a vegitative state, needing care like an invalid. When that subsided I was left with panic attacks. Now i take .25 mgs of clonazepam before bed and it does the trick. I maybe get a few mild ones a year.

Duke

Luthien · 11-30-2004, 04:25 PM

muscle cramps AREN'T panic attacks.

I've been having panic attacks as long as I can remember. When you get the feeling of a panic attack, but with involuntary muscle cramps/twitches.. that means that your blood pressure is too high.. If you've had panic attacks before, the normal twitchiness you get is "i can't sit still" type thing.. you CAN force yourself to sit still though. it's just not pleasant. If you are twitching involuntarily and can't control it, get help.

Happened to me a few months ago.. my blood pressure went high enough to give me a mild stroke.

11-30-2004, 02:34 PM	#1
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11-30-2004, 02:37 PM	#2
NoCarrier We need more free porn Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 16,356	Panic attacks are horrible. But let me remind you that a real heart attack have the same symptoms. So be careful. __________________

11-30-2004, 02:37 PM	#3
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11-30-2004, 02:38 PM	#4
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11-30-2004, 02:39 PM	#5
kelly Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 901	Thanks - heart is racing but I know it's just panic, just feeling very isolated and that everything is pushing down on me __________________ http://www.thehungersite.com

11-30-2004, 02:40 PM	#6
Raven Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,874	Square breathing. Breathe in through your nose. Count to four. Exhale slowly through your mouth, as if you're 'blowing it away'. Gently. Count to four. Repeat. Also. Slowly sip water. Also. Mentally check your body system. If you're having pain in your chest, pain in your left arm or jaw.....go to the ER. Better to be safe and embarrassed than dead. __________________ Raven ~RETIRED~

11-30-2004, 02:41 PM	#8
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11-30-2004, 02:42 PM	#9
rickholio Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor'easterland Posts: 1,914	At one particularly stressed out point in my life, I was getting minor attacks (not full blown, just the tachycardia and sweats and so on). Half the problem was that I was thinking I had heart issues. My doctor gave me the following advice: - If your chest hurts and you haven't been exercising, and it gets better by moving around and being active, it's a panic attack. Keep moving! It helps! - If your chest hurts, radiates to your chin and arm, feels 'heavy' and gets WORSE by moving around, it's a heart attack. Move as far as a phone to call 9-1-1, then lie down. You can also try coughing very deeply... apparently, deep, chesty coughs have a massaging effect on the heart (go figure!) They suck, but in the end you'll be fine. Hang in there.

11-30-2004, 02:45 PM	#11
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11-30-2004, 02:54 PM	#13
LA Mike Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,056	I get them sometimes too.. it sucks.. I took X one time in my life. That was at the first ever Miami show. I had a panick attack that night. Never had one before and have had many since then. I think that X fucked me up. I'll never do any drugs again. I started to get them every now and then. Dr. gave me xanax and I would take it when I felt weird. But I think those taught me that its pretty much mental and you cause yourself to feel that way. Just takes some working through

11-30-2004, 03:01 PM	#15
kelly Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 901	thank you everyone, it's passing now, thank you for your help, I'm calm again and over the attack. __________________ http://www.thehungersite.com

11-30-2004, 03:21 PM	#19
Cory W Deeply shallow Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hollywood, Ca. Posts: 9,133	I get a consistent one that last for days. It is strange, it will set in and I struggle to breath all day for a couple of weeks. I don't have one hard attack, but an extended timed release one. Anyone else? I have learned to control it by breathing exercises when I feel it coming on. I also have to watch my caffeine intake, seems to highly induce them. __________________ ICQ: 292310358 Offering writing and content services (mainstream). Marketing for L3 Payments

11-30-2004, 03:22 PM	#20
Nader Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 5,086	keep busy, walk around...and think about all the good things..don't let your mind control you..Take charge of yourself...it's all in the mind..you can do it.. Last edited by Nader; 11-30-2004 at 03:25 PM..

11-30-2004, 03:24 PM	#21
Nader Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 5,086	And yes take some deep breathes...your not going to die..Just know it's really rare for someone to die with a panic attack..you will be fine...don't make it worse it will go away but it takes a while sometimes...

11-30-2004, 03:25 PM	#22
billywatson Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Valley o' Smut. Posts: 3,281	remember, your body right now is in "flight or fight" mode. this is one of the earliest traits we as humans posess, going all the way back to early man. when i get them, and i'm feeling i'm about to die, i just remember what exactly is happening in my body: you've got stress right now, and you've been keeping it bottled in, and something has triggered it. your pancreas has just blasted your blood stream with sugar in order to help you cope -- by fighting...or running away. listen to the people who are telling you to breathe. your life isn't in danger. you're not going to die, choke, have a heart attck, or go insane. you're under a lot of stress right now, and you'll get out of it in no time. just breathe, and relax. __________________ We're Fabulous! PROTECT YOUR CONTENT on Twitter I Shoot Porn.

11-30-2004, 03:27 PM	#23
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	just breathe deeply and tell yourself over and over "i'm ok, this is just temporary and will go away soon"

11-30-2004, 03:30 PM	#24
angeleyes Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wandering around FL using random Wireless Connections Posts: 3,584	Hit me up on iCQ, I've had them so bad before I've passed out. (after my limbs went numb, I couldn't swallow or form words.) __________________ Need a Writer? Contact Me. I write quality descriptions, short erotic stories, quality one-liners.. whatever you need.

11-30-2004, 03:36 PM	#25
kelly Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 901	Thanks everyone - when I get these attacks I don't confuse them with a heart problem and I know it's sheer panic, just for a few minutes it seems like the whole world is closing in on me and like I willl die/someone will kill me Again, thank you for all you help/support __________________ http://www.thehungersite.com

11-30-2004, 03:40 PM	#26
billywatson Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Valley o' Smut. Posts: 3,281	Hey Kelly! Sounds like the storm has passed? I dunno if you know this, but excercise, (esp. YOGA), staying away from refined sugars, and breathing excercises are all great ways to avoid these in the future. Best of luck! __________________ We're Fabulous! PROTECT YOUR CONTENT on Twitter I Shoot Porn.

11-30-2004, 03:47 PM	#27
Rebecca Love Skinemax BQueen Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,145	very good lesson all, thank you for the tantric link. Hope you are feeling better sweetie. __________________ Kisses, Rebecca Love "Skinemax BQueen of Late-Nite" www.RebeccaLove.com

11-30-2004, 03:51 PM	#28
Indica Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Net Posts: 809	Glad its passed, They can be super stressful. I get anxiety attacks. Not good. and Not enjoyable. i take deep breaths in through my nose, out through my mouth, drink loads of water and try and find my peaceful place. __________________

11-30-2004, 03:51 PM	#29
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	u should get a referral from a GP/family doctor to a psychiatrist if you're getting these frequently. Xanax will shut down a panic attack pretty fast so get a prescription from your doctor - don't use them when u don't need to though, you don't want to become dependent on it. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

11-30-2004, 04:16 PM	#31
Major (Tom) Boomer Woffen Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Null Posts: 30,563	i used to take x about once a month. One night I had the mother of all panic attacks. From it, I suffered post traumatic stress disorder and was shacked up on the sofa for 3 months in a vegitative state, needing care like an invalid. When that subsided I was left with panic attacks. Now i take .25 mgs of clonazepam before bed and it does the trick. I maybe get a few mild ones a year. Duke __________________ My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom

11-30-2004, 04:25 PM	#32
Luthien Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 80	muscle cramps AREN'T panic attacks. I've been having panic attacks as long as I can remember. When you get the feeling of a panic attack, but with involuntary muscle cramps/twitches.. that means that your blood pressure is too high.. If you've had panic attacks before, the normal twitchiness you get is "i can't sit still" type thing.. you CAN force yourself to sit still though. it's just not pleasant. If you are twitching involuntarily and can't control it, get help. Happened to me a few months ago.. my blood pressure went high enough to give me a mild stroke. __________________ http://masterpenis.com