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Sep

I’ve had panic attacks or anxiety attacks recently. For a while they went away, but now they seem to be back. I’ve had two in the last 4 days. My wife told me I woke up screaming one night and the other I woke up and my heart was racing and I felt like I was going to die. I was tested for heart problems a year ago, but they didn’t come back with anything. My doctor prescribed me with Toprol when I had those problems a year ago, but it didn’t seem to help. Is there anything I can do naturally to stop this? My wife says that I worry too much. I think life is overwhelming. It seems like nothing is safe(e.g. Most food has artery clogging trans-fat in it, the water is tainted with chlorine, metals and who knows what else and Milk has hormones and anti-biotics added to it) and most people are heartless.

I was on all kinds of medicine and I hated taking the stuff cause I could never remember it so I tried counting to 20 cause 10 wasn't long enough and just told myself what ever happens God will take care of it. If it wasn't meant to be so be it. He has helped me so much!!! When u feel yourself getting frustrated talk to him and he will get u thru it.
I was in a wreck at 14 and suffered a head injury where they told my mom I would be a vetetable and not function normally again which they were partially right. I can wwalk and talk with some difficulty but they kept me alive which I don't know why. He wasn't ready for me yet I keep telling myself.

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7 Responses so far to "How do you naturally deal with panic/anxiety attacks?"

  1. 1 Year of the Monkey
    February 21st, 2007 at 7:36 am  

    Exercise every day, and have a brandy or scotch before bed. These things helped me sleep during a rough patch when I woke up every night in a panicked sweat.
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  2. 2 Maria b
    February 21st, 2007 at 7:39 am  

    Take slow deep breaths when you feel panic rising. Try telling telling yourself that worry changes nothing, it is a useless emotion. Envision a serene place, or try reminding yourself of all that is going alright in your life.
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  3. 3 bobbysgirlmeri
    February 21st, 2007 at 7:40 am  

    Exercise. It releases endorphins, which helps increase the "happy" feelings.
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  4. 4 Forrest C
    February 21st, 2007 at 7:50 am  

    It seems like you are having more night terrors then panic attacks. You might want to try not eating before you go to bet. Go to bed hungry, and you are less likely to experience bad dreams. Have a hot cup of chamomile tea before you got to sleep. Try some calming exercises as you lie in bed. Focus on the good.

    Alternatively if you are having a panic attack during the day, and are all alone, I like to tense up all of my muscles and scream at the top of my lungs for about 2 minutes, and I feel so much better when I am done.
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  5. 5 cocoa
    February 21st, 2007 at 8:05 am  

    I get them all the time. I thought I had high blood pressure and went to the doctor after having a nervous breakdown at work. She prescribed me Welbutrin and it worked great. Unfortunatly I ran out of them so I am letting my stress get to me. My doctor told me to have some alone time without my kids, without working, and just relax.
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  6. 6 someonewhoknowswhatitslike
    February 21st, 2007 at 8:18 am  

    I was on all kinds of medicine and I hated taking the stuff cause I could never remember it so I tried counting to 20 cause 10 wasn't long enough and just told myself what ever happens God will take care of it. If it wasn't meant to be so be it. He has helped me so much!!! When u feel yourself getting frustrated talk to him and he will get u thru it.
    I was in a wreck at 14 and suffered a head injury where they told my mom I would be a vetetable and not function normally again which they were partially right. I can wwalk and talk with some difficulty but they kept me alive which I don't know why. He wasn't ready for me yet I keep telling myself.
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    your mind

  7. 7 william m
    February 21st, 2007 at 1:21 pm  

    You should check out this site:

    http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/cure.html

    It has helped many people stop panic/anxiety attacks….

    All the best…
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