Anxiety and Panic Attacks

[marie333]

Hi, its me again, I am having some very trying times at the moment, with panic and anxiety attacks, how do people with this disabeling condition manage theirs, I have the ectopics, and on top of that I have the anxiety attacks which last for hours or even days, I get pins and needles in my stomach, and at the back of my neck, also light headedness, and constantly urinating, I feel terrible, I am on medication  (Avanza) for this, but, why do I still I feel like committing suicide, thats how bad I feel, does anyone have any tips or solutions, or way of lessening the symptoms
Marie

[RNRita]

I have been suffering from anxiety and panic disorder, along with everything else, for decades.  Sometimes the anxiety is so bad that I think I might be losing my mind.  Then it will let up because I will find something that is REAL to worry about.  It is amazing that when something else in the world takes over your real emotions, how quickly you can lose the unreal fear that you have.  This site has helped me alot.  Try to remember that you are going through a bad phase and that it is all an illusion created by your mind!  I know that a lot of anxieties are started by physical ailments.  Then you go to an unfeeling doctor that says it's in your head...then you think you're crazy...it then propigates to a disorder.  Once you are labeled, everything that is wrong with you is because of anxiety according to the medical field. I am a nurse and STILL get treated like a hypochondriac, which I am not.  Just come here and read.  I hope you feel better soon.

[Jerry_NJ]

Good to hear back from you, "hang in there".

One experience that occurred to me after making my first response is that others I know who suffer from depression and anxiety is the use of prescription sleeping aids.  I'm not recommending you get "hooked" on sleeping pills, but I have seen some improvement from the use of sleep aids.   I suppose a good night's sleep helps most ills,and I know that on those rare occasions that I do tread into the domain of anxiety it is at night, in bed and in the dark when I can't sleep.  I don't take sleeping pills, but again I don't have a big problem with anxiety.  

[marie333]

Hi everyone, I feel so blessed to have found this site, which I stumbled on a few months ago, and since then, I check constantly, I read and read everyones health issues, and I feel as though I am part of an elite group of wonderful people, whom I dont have in real life, thankyou so much for all you help and reasurance, I am truly grateful for all responses
Marie

[lucyluu]

Just dont give up.  The easy thing to do is give up.  Im so sorry that you are going through this time.  Just keep posting and people here will help you.  When I really scared I post a lot here and get lots of responses that make me feel better.  Meditation has helped me so much lately and a lot of prayer.  When you meditate it slows your mind for a while and it calms me down when I have anxiety.

[Jerry_NJ]

I can't answer your questions but I can write and say we care, so hold on and hold on to others who are around you.  I believe connection to others and keeping busy is your best hope for relief.  Don't stay alone if you can find some one to be with, or be with us on this forum if that's all you have available at the moment.

My anxiety problems are rare, but being an old guy I have some anxieties so I can stretch to the level of empathy, and I write with that in mind.  I also empathize from my experience with loved ones in my family who suffer from depression and anxiety, but I can't remember what medications have been the most helpful, but I do know that some medications do help.