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09-23-2022 07:16 PM
This board has been my go to for many years to help center me and know that there are others like me. Even by just reading and not posting.
I have anxiety and panic attacks and have for 30 + years.
I've been to my primary, ER, endochronologist and currently wearing a heart holter for 10 days to rule out heart. (Although ER did rule that out).
My heart feel like it races, I am on high alert, and I think I am ill when I'm not according to the doctors. The state of the world frightens me.
I do take anti anxiety meds but they haven't been working for the past month. I spray lavender on my pillow, I do the slow breathing.
I'm at my wits end.
What has helped you with panic attacks?
09-23-2022 07:32 PM
I came across an article in Woman's World where a woman who had panic atttacks for thirty years devised a formula to help herself. You can read the article and see if her
product can help you. I haven't tried it. It's worth a look. Panic Aide dot com
09-23-2022 07:40 PM
@kinda silly, I not an expert in any form of counseling, but one thing you stated stands out to me. That was “The state of the world frightens me.”
I have no idea, but perhaps you may be watching too much news. It’s fine to keep up with what is going on, but after a while a person can get quite anxious - the news is on tv 24 hours a day, etc. Just a thought.
Wishing you success in your journey to cut down on your anxiety.
09-23-2022 07:42 PM - edited 09-23-2022 07:43 PM
I am so sorry you've been struggling.
Some options off the top of my head:
stay away from all news, crime drama shows, etc
look at the blue sky (decreases heartrate)
play calming/uplifting music
read postitive affirmations
stop saying you 'have anxiety' (it only reinforces what you don't want)
declutter your house
eft (emotional freedom technique)
rescue remedy (spray and/or lozenges)
if you're religious - prayer, scriptures
I'll chime back in if anything else comes to mind. (hugs)
09-23-2022 07:48 PM
Are you under the care of a psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner for the anxiety? They are the medical professionals who know the most about these medications.
09-23-2022 07:50 PM
09-23-2022 07:51 PM
If you don't mind me saying, I have said a prayer to the Lord for you. I sincerely hope you get better. Best wishes.
09-23-2022 07:53 PM
@kinda silly I do not suffer from any type of anxiety, but if there is nothing physical causing the racing heart, etc. I would suggest talk therapy.
I read years ago that no anxiety/depression medication should be taken with out some form of talking with a professional...It sure cannot hurt.
I have a friend that has been on xanax for over 20 years....her doctor is leaving the practice and she was told if she wants to continue on the medication she must see a psychiatrist.
Good luck to you
09-23-2022 07:59 PM
I am curious @kinda silly who ordered your medication. Was it your primary care physician, or a psychiatrist?
09-23-2022 08:01 PM
Thank you so much for your prayers.
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