Having a major anxiety attack right now,

charry said:
how did you find lorazepan john.......i took them ,in my early days of the menopause....i was prescribed 1mg, but only took a quarter of the tablet.......didnt like this tablet at all !!
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I’m a lightweight with this stuff also. It was prescribed but I rarely needed to take it but when I did it would knock me right out. My husband still jokes about it being great for shutting me up 😔lol
 

treeguy64 said:
Be careful about using pot. Pot caused my panic attacks, as I bioconcentrated THC in my system. As soon as I gave it up, my panic attacks stopped.

Everyone is different. What works for some, may not work for others. Again, be careful.

That same caveat applies to pharmaceuticals. Listen to your body. Take things slowly.
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I don't do pot of any sort. Problem solved. I do listen to my body very, very carefully; especially when I am on the tread-mill walking. Maybe that is why I am still around. LOL
 
And I do use which is absolutely the reason why I’m still around . Problem solved.

Let’s not take something we don’t use or understand and condemn it as bad. 🙄
 

Keesha said:
Shows like The Waltons are so innocent & soothing.
My favourite shows are Heartland, Wind at my Back, and Anne with an E ( Anne of Green Gables ), Murdock Mysteries! Murdock mysteries is the only show that has murders but you don’t see anything gruesome at all. Surprisingly they are all Canadian made and normally Canada sucks at television. Our shows are usually so lame but I guess I must like lame. 😅😌
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I'm moving by there right as soon as I can!
 
Liberty said:
Love meditation. Its wonderful. Been doing it for years, often deep meditation. For 30 minutes a day or more. Enjoy!
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I've heard so much good stuff about meditation, but I simply can't do it. A couple of times I tried and just could not concentrate, my mind was all over the place. I even tried humming, "OooOom!", didn't work and I felt like a looney.
 
The anxiety is back, not as bad as before but enough to keep me from eating. Anxiety along with sciatica not good. I went to a chiropractor Thursday and today helps a lot but comes back after few hours.
 
Hi Oldal. I know someone who has certain triggers for anxiety attacks too. He usually feels like he can't breathe and is going to die. I remind him that it could be an anxiety attack and just knowing what the problem is kind of a relief right there.

Then I remind him to close his eyes, take slow deep breaths, concentrate on breathing in through his nose as deeply as is comfortable, to concentrate on how the air feels so good as it fills his lungs, to hold it for a few seconds, and then to slowly blow it out through his mouth as he listens to the wind of his breath. He does this 3 times in succession and then he tells me "I'm fine now". We talk for a little while so I know he's okay and then he's tired and can sleep.

I think concentrating on his breathing takes his mind off what was causing the anxiety. Plus it's just very calming to remember to breath in a nice deep consistent rhythm.

Well, I have to go to bed now myself but you will be in my prayers. Goodnight. I hope you feel better now.
 
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It seems that anxiety attacks, at least for me, are brought on when the mind gets overloaded. The other day I was away for several hours taking care of things, then I tried to hoke my TV to work off my stereo amplifier & finally I ended up watching some real bad stressful murder shows. The mind gets overburdened with bad stuff & too much of it & then the anxiety attack comes around. Shouldn't happen to a retired guy & it generally doesn't but sometimes bad days come around. Secret is to relax & don't do too much. Never mind that multi-tasking crap that society seems to honour that everyone must be doing. I am sure that multi-tasking is real bad for your health.
 
Some have referenced violent TV shows as a trigger for panic attacks. I couldn't agree more! While I no longer have panic attacks, I do know that watching police and hospital shows makes me ill at ease. Most are very realistic, these days, and who needs to see violent deaths and gore filled surgeries day in, day out? When Janet queues them up, I normally let her know that I'll be in back, reading. I have tried to stop watching the news, also, because I find most of it pretty depressing, but my curiosity keeps pulling me back to tuning in.
 
Catlady said:
I've heard so much good stuff about meditation, but I simply can't do it. A couple of times I tried and just could not concentrate, my mind was all over the place. I even tried humming, "OooOom!", didn't work and I felt like a looney.
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It took me about 6 months of daily meditating to clear my mind out. That's the purpose of meditation. If you give up without being consistent and persistent with it, then you don't reap the benefits. Each time your mind wanders, simply bless it and recenter. If you spend the entire 20 minutes doing this, its ok, because it needs to be done...its like peeling an onion layer by layer. On day you reach that blessed silence and discover the golden connection. Then,relax, listen, and feel the wonderful energy calming your whole physical, emotional and mental self. Its drugless therapy. Don't know where I would be if it wasn't for meditation. Have meditated daily for 40 years or so.
 
Liberty said:
It took me about 6 months of daily meditating to clear my mind out. That's the purpose of meditation. If you give up without being consistent and persistent with it, then you don't reap the benefits. Each time your mind wanders, simply bless it and recenter. If you spend the entire 20 minutes doing this, its ok, because it needs to be done...its like peeling an onion layer by layer. On day you reach that blessed silence and discover the golden connection. Then,relax, listen, and feel the wonderful energy calming your whole physical, emotional and mental self. Its drugless therapy. Don't know where I would be if it wasn't for meditation. Have meditated daily for 40 years or so.
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But what do you think about when meditating? You might force yourself to think about something pleasant, but it's impossible to think of NOTHING. The mind only shuts down after death, even in sleep it's still working by having dreams, and some of those dreams are pretty wild (nightmares).
 
Catlady said:
But what do you think about when meditating? You might force yourself to think about something pleasant, but it's impossible to think of NOTHING. The mind only shuts down after death, even in sleep it's still working by having dreams, and some of those dreams are pretty wild (nightmares).
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There are different types of meditation. This link might help. Its not about "thinking of nothing" its about getting to a "free the mind detachment" in short, a higher energy level of "listening", and there are different ways to do that. There are formal and informal meditations, nature meditations - like sitting out and enjoying nature - looking at the trees, focusing on an object, like a lighted candle, and letting your energy rise up your body:https://theconsciouslife.com/how-to-meditate-a-guide-for-beginners.htm
 
Liberty said:
There are different types of meditation. This link might help. Its not about "thinking of nothing" its about getting to a "free the mind detachment" in short, a higher energy level of "listening", and there are different ways to do that. There are formal and informal meditations, nature meditations - like sitting out and enjoying nature - looking at the trees, focusing on an object, like a lighted candle, and letting your energy rise up your body:https://theconsciouslife.com/how-to-meditate-a-guide-for-beginners.htm
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Oh, I can do THAT very easily. I can look at my Mesquite tree that I planted when just a baby in 2005 and now is full-grown and I am pleased. I am not religious yet the beauty of nature moves me and lifts my spirits. I'll look at and read your link, thanks!
 
Catlady said:
Oh, I can do THAT very easily. I can look at my Mesquite tree that I planted when just a baby in 2005 and now is full-grown and I am pleased. I am not religious yet the beauty of nature moves me and lifts my spirits. I'll look at and read your link, thanks!
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Absolutely, Catlady...nature is a great and wonderful teacher. Connecting with something or someone you love, in an unattached manor - just loving and being lifted up is great for meditation...that will help free the mind. Go for it and enjoy the peace and calm healing of the time you take in mediation each day.
 
oldal said:
Reading and posting in this thread has got my mind off being alone. I want to thank you all for caring enough to help me through this, it's not entirely gone yet, but the worst is over, and I should be able to sleep.
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So glad to read this and thankful for the members who helped get you through it! I used to have panic attacks and you are right, you feel like you're going to die and sometimes wish to!

Xanax worked to completely stop them for me; I no longer have them anymore. In the 90s, when mine were awful, my doctor happened to attend a continuing ed conference in and learned that putting Xanax under the tongue will stop one almost immediately. There are lots of capillaries under the tongue (sublingual) that absorb meds quickly. I still do use Xanax for sleep occasionally, but knowing I have one in my purse keeps me from having a full blown panic attack. The only one I had from the 90s to now was in 2006 when the plane I was on lost control of the hydraulic landing gear. So glad I had meds with me then! And have flown since without Xanax.
 
I am thinking of you … I just saw this post.

oldal said:
The anxiety is back, not as bad as before but enough to keep me from eating. Anxiety along with sciatica not good. I went to a chiropractor Thursday and today helps a lot but comes back after few hours
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Try to decide on a few things that might be able to occupy your mind and distract you, so it can subside. Maybe making a list of possible ones. Make the list when not having the spike of anxiety, and then force yourself to choose one on the list to do, when you start to have one. ? Just trying to think of a helpful idea for you.

As you said, not eating is not good either, and might also keep it going. Try to have some very simple thing, such as a favorite warm tea or such, or even a lozenge? Or a small snack, to help offset and help blood suger, etc....and to shift mental focus, as well.
 
Another anxiety attack seems like they get worse every time. One hour ago, I was feeling fine playing a video game with my Great Grandson, and then my granddaughter said they were all leaving and wouldn't be back until late. That's all it took now sitting here alone feeling like it's the end of the world and wish it would hurry up and get it over with. 😞😔😞😔
 
Very sorry how it hits you. I have seen that they do come on very suddenly like you describe so well.

It's good to see you. Have wondered how you've been doing. What is in your area?
 
oldal said:
Another anxiety attack seems like they get worse every time. One hour ago, I was feeling fine playing a video game with my Great Grandson, and then my granddaughter said they were all leaving and wouldn't be back until late. That's all it took now sitting here alone feeling like it's the end of the world and wish it would hurry up and get it over with. 😞😔😞😔
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Sorry to hear you are having anxiety again Oldal, I hope it subsides as quickly as possible for you. Try and stay positive, watch a show on TV or browse around here on the forums or listen to some soothing music. Please take care, I know you'll get through this.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Sorry to hear you are having anxiety again Oldal, I hope it subsides as quickly as possible for you. Try and stay positive, watch a show on TV or browse around here on the forums or listen to some soothing music. Please take care, I know you'll get through this.
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When I'm like this, I can turn on a TV show but can't concentrate. I wish it would be that easy, trying to watch a show, even one I like a lot, doesn't help. Anxiety attack are ruining what's left of my life
 

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