I need ASAP!! panic attacks everyday :(

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I have an anxiety disorder. And about two years ago I got it well managed through intensive counseling, and my family. Well over the last 6 months it has gotten worse and worse to the point where Im experiencing panic attacks every single day. I have a fear of getting a blood clot and dieing suddenly. And even after having 7 negative ultrasounds, blood work, no family history or risk factors im still hung up on this fear. I think about it every day and freak myself out. I also worry about strokes and brain tumors to the point it makes me sick. Im unsure what to do about this again, but Im miserable. and i cant live like this much longer. What should I do

midnightvirtuoso · Answer

It's a hard thing to deal with, my friend.  I'm sure that you will be okay, it will take time. Go to a doctor, maybe they can prescribe you medication that can help with your symptoms. I think of myself as being too internal, try to focus on things outside of your body. Go outside and look at things, look at the birds, or the girls. Something, anything. You haven't died and the odds are that whatever you're going through hasn't killed you and it wont kill you. These are just feelings that you're getting of terror, I know. I've felt this way too, I used to check my blood pressure at least fifty times a day and start getting anxious if it was higher than the last time I checked it. I'd constantly put my fingers to my neck and check my pulse. But trust me, it's just your mind playing tricks on you. I have been reading about this and it was saying that things like panic attacks are common in intelligent people, that makes me feel better. It's not that you're crazy or dying you've just become aware of the things that happen with your body and every time you feel something move or seem like it isn't doing what it's supposed to, you freak.  I've dealt with a couple rounds of panic attacks and they are never fun or good and still never satisfied with what the doctors tell me..... You're having a hard time accepting that they're only panic attacks, once you do that you can start conditioning your mind to think differently about the little things that happen in your body. I know when you worry about your heart you worry about doing strenuous activity like sports and exercising because you're worried about a heart attack but I suggest you look into a sport like racquetball or something that requires focus and physical exercise. In the meantime read up about things, educate yourself about these attacks and why you have them. as you read I'm sure you'll say "that's exactly how I feel, that's exactly what's going on with me.".... Go to lumosity.com sign up and play some of the games, they help me out a lot. I even feel a little sharper after playing. I used to have my panic attacks several times a day, every day. I have now gotten them spaced out to maybe once every month or two. I know as time goes on they'll space out farther and eventually not even happen anymore. I'm sure the same will happen for you, just give it time and really focus on being active and bettering yourself.

jscott22 · Answer

my heart rate was 190 beats per minute with a blood pressure of 185 over 120. my heart was fluttering so bad that I felt like I was gonna pass out. even my e k g was abnormal and it was still ruled out as panic attacks. how can I get rid of this? Please help!

lavender4ever · Answer

Hello, I just thought I would comment quick. I have very similar issues, I feel hyper sensitive to what is going on in my body so when I get a muscle ache it must be something bad or if I get a muscle ache in my chest that was the big one and I was going home. I found that reading the stories on here made me realize that it was all in my mind.
I have the tight muscles, the light headed feelings, The rapid heart rate, the feeling like I cant catch my breath, the checking the blood pressure and blood sugar rates all the time,  the trouble sleeping, that one is a fun one, it makes me watch titanic till I fall asleep on the couch. The point is that after reading the stories on here it showed me that all of us are living in one body or it is all in our minds.
Dont give up, we can beat this thing and go about our lives.
Even now I am on here because I am fighting off an anxiety attack and watching titanic, find something that makes you just relax and fall into it.
Good luck to you and God bless.

midnightvirtuoso · Answer

I have felt this same exact way before, it's a feeling of absolute terror and desperation. My first dealings with panic attacks came when I was 18 and dealt with them for about 5 months. I had them every single day, I'd check my blood pressure at least 50 times a day, I constantly put my fingers to my neck to check my pulse. Any time I got a headache I always thought I was about to have an aneurysm, I'd worry about sitting down in fear of embolisms. I've had dozens of EKG's done just always and constantly worried about a heart attack or stroke. I took Ativan regularly for about 2 months even if I wasn't feeling anxious, I'd take about 1 to 2 mg a day depending on the day, usually just needed a half a pill to get me by. I had gotten rid of them for about 5 years no panic attacks at all but just recently I've been dealing with them again but I'm sure with time I'll get through this and I'm sure if you get a break from the panic attacks it will make it easier for you to think about things logically and eventually forget about these things. Try writing down facts doctors have told you about your health and then compare them to your thoughts. If they've done all these tests a few times and it comes back good, it should mean that you're good. I know the despair you feel, it's really a terrible feeling but I'm sure if you get a break you'll feel better about this. The hardest part of this is recognizing that this is all in your head.... I know the symptoms make it really hard to accept it. You can make it through this and you'll see it makes you a better person.... Dizzy, you too man, I feel for you. Everything will be okay guys I know how it feels, at times I feel doomed but I've been through this before and I know we can make it through and enjoy life again. I came here because I was feeling really bad but I read your stories and I think about how I was and how I felt and I see you guys and it makes me kind of glad to be here writing this right now because I know this crap ***** bad and it feels like the doctors don't understand, they tell me they had a panic attack and they felt really bad but I doubt they ever had a panic attack that lasted 2 hours and have them several times a day every single day for months. It's a feeling of total doom and despair, I know man, these are just feelings but they can really bring you down but you guys can beat it. Play some games on lumosity.com or listen to some music, that helps me out. Go to the doctor and let them tell you what you need to know, hopefully it will give you peace of mind.

kalie1979 · Answer

I fought it as long as I could, and the truth is....you can think one day this is going away or it will get better one day. but it won't... It will if you take care of it. You may have to deal with it for years to come. So instead of suffering like you are, don;t give Up!!! Keep going to therapy and if that works, (wonderful)!!! But it did not work for me, it took a few months of trying different meds, but my doc finally found the right one for me. And I can say right now I take nothing to cope with anxiety. The symptoms I get now I can pretty much handle, but dont get me wrong, meds helped me for years. So your first step is to accept what you have and start fighting. I promise it gets better   :-)

Kaneda2112 · Answer

Sounds like you need to get back into counselling/therapy and if that doesn't help, you may need to get on an anti-anxiety med temporarily to help you get it under control if it is affecting your everyday life and ability to function. You need to talk an understanding physician that's familiar with anxiety disorders.

DizzyTxGuy · Answer

ive been deeling with severe dizzness for more than five years and have gotten checked for several things, this will be my second Brain MRI, im severely tierd every single day and i have to plan ahead for example of i have to go do grocery shopping i know i cant do any phyisical activity that day to be able to withstand the effort of walking around the store and getting back home. this truly scares me to get to this point when i used to run 4 miles on average EVERY day, and for the past two years ive done 90 min yoga consistantly, a month ago i had to stop yoga because my heart couldnt handle it and i almost passed out in class and emts had to be called, all quite stressful
i dont know what is going on with my body??

DizzyTxGuy · Answer

i have the same fears, Im going for an MRI this friday and what im most afraid off is not even if they find something but that they DONT find anything..... somedays i bearly get out of bed and im getting unhealthier and fat as time goes by, this was suppose to be MY summer and was totally motivated to hit my workouts harder my headaches and heart palpataions have left me stuck.