how do i stop these anxiety/panic attacks?
i have been getting very mild to severe panic attacks over situations that don’t seem that bad in reality. for example the night before school starts i seem to lose control of the situation and i start freaking out like crazy. my head feels light headed and i can’t focus on the things that make me happy. i don’t want to take a chance on meds because they have very adverse side effects, is there any other options? i have heard about things like 5 HTP and St. John’s Wort, how do these supplements work? i really need help
Dealing with panic attacks is frustrating and scary. Medications are very helpful, some do not have very bad side effects, especially the newer drugs which are the likely ones your doctor would prescribe. Have you been diagnosed by a doctor? Or are you just going on your symptoms?
Therapy is also beneficial to many where techniques can be learned to calm yourself down when you feel an attack coming. Medication combined with therapy is often the most beneficial.
I have suffered from these attacks for so many years that I have learned to cope and deal with several attempts at therapy and also different medications.
You can research coping strategies on several websites, some things that may help:
hot tea
hot bath or shower
aromatherapy…lavender is excellent
deep breathing
soft music
laying down
cold to your head (ice cubes or cold cloth) when feeling dizzy
Don’t use medication that will simply put you to sleep…you will do yourself no good, because you will not be dealing with the problem.
I won’t suggest specific medications, but talk to your doctor, the SSRI class of medications is well tolerated and there are even docs that will recommend plenty of alternative therapies such as the St. John’s Wort or there are different flower herbs as well.
Good Luck to you
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