Panic Attack Help Is Just A Phone Call Away
Panic attack help should be a strong consideration if you have experienced more than one episode. In fact, if you suffer an panic/anxiety attack at least once a week and haven’t consulted a health physician about it, then you really are “playing with fire.”
A panic attack combines a number of physical symptoms which can only be described as uncomfortable including shortness of breath, increased heart rate, dizziness and lightheadedness. However, if you have suffered from panic attacks and are reading this then you already know that. The question I want to ask is if you haven’t sought help: Why?
Personal Experience With Mild Panic Attack
As a professional broadcaster I went through a short period in my life more than a decade ago where I experienced my first panic attack. Let me tell you, it was scary! It occurred during my description of a live sporting event during a stage where I was recovering from the flu. The symptoms I went through at the time were like nothing I had experienced before, exactly the same symptoms as I described above. Having an attack in the confines of your own home is one thing; having one in front of a microphone is another!
The good news is that I was able to bluff my way through it… but only just. It occurred during a stage where a break period was coming up and I was able to gather my composure and resume my commentary when I was required back on air. My thoughts at the time were… “what in the world was that?” I did what a lot of first time panic attack sufferers do; I dismissed it! I put it down to the fact that it was a spin-off from the flu I had just had.
Weeks passed and any memory of that episode soon disappeared. That is, until it happened again. Same symptoms but different scenario. This time I decided it was time to visit my doctor and seek some panic attack help. He wasn’t at all concerned in fact, after a good chat he was able to identify a couple of areas and recent events in my life and suggested I change a few things. I haven’t seen an episode since.
Implement A Good Management Program Through Panic Attack Help
Okay, I only experienced attacks twice in my life but as far as I’m concerned, it was two times too many. The message I want to convey is don’t simply withdraw into your shell and accept there is something seriously wrong with you. Make an appointment and seek advice. There are things you can do to manage panic attack in your life. Too many times people withdraw unnecessarily after several episodes. They may feel frightened to be left alone or at the other end of the scale, they may be hesitant to venture into public places.
Panic attack help is only a phone call away. Your health physician will discuss the situation with you and identify possible causes. A management program could be implemented or in more serious cases, medication might be an option. It’s up to you to make the first move.
Dean Caporella
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4 Responses to “Panic Attack Help Is Just A Phone Call Away”
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May 22nd, 2009 8:20 pm
HELP! I always have panic attack when my husband’s cell phone is off or not answered.?
I just moved here to New York 2 years ago (I originally from Indonesia). I got married to my husband that’s why I moved here. I left everything behind (my family, my best friends, my relatives). I’m the one and only child in my family. My dad passed away couple months before I moved here. My mom is still in Indonesia. I talk to her every day and she comes to visit every year. I don’t have anybody here. I have friends, but only co-workers and some online friends, not close friends. I feel homesick so often and I do feel lonely. My problem is, every time I call my husband (when he’s at work or he’s with friends), and his cell phone’s off or not answered, I always get panick attack. I couldn’t breathe. It’s not like I’m over possessive or think that he’s with another woman/having affair, it’s not like that. I trust my husband so much. I never thought like that, ever. I just can’t explain my feelings when I have panic attack like that. I really really need help because I’m suffering. Is it something wrong with me? What should I do? Your answer will be very appreciated! Thanks in advance.
May 23rd, 2009 1:22 am
Hi, I am the author of http://panicattackresearch.blogspot.com
Do not worry, I am not spamming my site - my site don’t sell products or anything. My site is solely dedicated to panic-attacks or people whom have anxiety. I give tips on how to sleep even if you have anxiety.
Please do visit and post any questions there or here so that I can help you further.
I have been a sufferer for 12-years and am doing well. My blog is dedicated to help. I will be updating my blog every 5-7 days on new ways to cope anxiety. I have just made few good entries on coping - I hope it will help you.
I started out taking prozac 20mg daily.. then it dropped to 10mg and now I am just taking 5mg and still doing very well. I might be considering taking medication off my life.
And most importantly, I am here to help you because I know how it feels to have anxiety or panic attacks.
Anyway, there are also free tips and free items on relaxation and such for you to download on my web! I even have an entry on how to sleep despite anxiety.
All the best,
Seng
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May 23rd, 2009 1:24 am
It sounds as if you are feeling very alone and your husband is the only close person in your life. It’s a big step to leave everything and everyone you know and have no one close by who can support you.
I know if can be difficult but see if you can make some friends as that will reduce the loneliness. Can you join some clubs or organisations where you can meet people who share your interests? That way it will be easier to make friends because you will have something in common.
The feelings of panic and not being able to breathe are a physical reaction to your feeling of being alone. If you don’t have the feelings then you won’t have the physical feelings.
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May 23rd, 2009 1:26 am
Pager? facebook? myspace? AIM? blackberry? email? letters? friends? try all of those.
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