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Has anyone gotten "used" to their panic attacks?
It seems odd but lately when I feel panic attacks coming on it doesn't scare me as bad because I've gotten used to the symptoms lol. Now instead of freaking more thinking something terrible is wrong or will happen I just ride out the symptoms until I feel better. Doing that seems to shorten the duration of the attacks too.
Even though I know nothing is wrong with me, I still find panic to feel hellish, but I'm glad you are doing better! Studchick
Panic attacks can be caused by adrenal problems
Thanks. I'm not sure my panic attacks will ever stop completely even though I'm on meds. I guess it just depends on the kind of day I'm having. Like lately I've been feeling under the weather so I seem to have more attacks. I think I had four or five today. I have to try not to let it debilitate me or I'd never get anything done lol
Really? I didn't know that. Would doctors do blood work to check that because I've already had blood work done and nothing was wrong.
When I don't feel well, I am much more prone to anxiety and on my period it's been terrible!
In my opinion, you are making progress in dealing with the panic attacks. I don't know if you are in talk therapy for them (if you are not, I suggest that you do...it can really give you the knowledge to confront them and get to the root cause), but many therapists will often tell you to 'embrace' the panic attacks. Let them come and ride them out; you know that they will not hurt you, and you are dealing with them in a smart way in my opinion...keep us posted!
I agree with CJ, that's great progress! When we've exhausted all medical avenues and can accept that what we're feeling is anxiety and learn tools to cope, that's when life gets a little bit easier. The duration of them is bound to be cut down, as well, since we're not constantly worrying and wondering "what's wrong with me NOW?!" I've had anxiety my entire life and I've learned it's just something I have to deal with. This forum too, has been a huge help, don't you think? :)
It won't show up in blood work. You have to have a 24-hour saliva and urine test.
Yes this forum is a great help.
This is what meds do -- they lessen the symptoms and the intensity. But I hope you're also pursuing talk therapy while the meds are doing this so you can hopefully find a way to make permanent progress. Keep up the progress.
Yea i agree i think im getting used to my panic attacks too, and you might be also. Like one thing that is good is that i realize after the panic attack is over, i have become much stronger. But at the same time i watch out for it always, to occur again. Its like i keep my eyes on it like a burglar trying to get in my house. But if i really take a look deep, am i really getting used to the panic attacks? its hard to say when you are fully getting used to them. I wish there was like a bell that went off whenever we are cured.
Why should anyone have to "get used to panic attacks"? It's like getting used to pain? Why should anyone get used to miseries when there are remedies?
I don't think any of us means we literally get used to panic attacks, but you do get used to anxiety and learn what your triggers are so you can keep yourself out of certain situations and if you Are in a situation, you've learned how to cope better by using breathing techniques, meds on the spot, removing yourself from the situation, etc.
Sure, taking a benzo all day every day might do the trick, but I'd prefer not to do that myself and use things like exercise to keep anxiety down, instead. I don't mention therapy 'cause I've therapied myself to death. It obviously should be a huge consideration, though.
Sure, taking a benzo all day every day might do the trick, but I'd prefer not to do that myself and use things like exercise to keep anxiety down, instead. I don't mention therapy 'cause I've therapied myself to death. It obviously should be a huge consideration, though.
there is no majic pill to cure all anxiety and panic. they will get better if you go with the flow and dont let it take over , but once you get used to what and how they feel they can change on you. so never know whats going to be new. i take ativan when am really into a day of anxiety it helps a lot and have not took one in 6 months so guess mine are doing good even thought last few weeks been in health anxiety with bp. always something. hang in there we will all make it.
If your anxiety and panic is caused by a physical ailment, there is a magic pill. It is called a cure.
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