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blazinhead89 on 06 September 2008

Panic attack

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Panic attack
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 F41.0
ICD-9 300.01
DiseasesDB 30913
MeSH D016584

Panic attacks are sudden, discrete periods of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic andcognitive symptoms.[1] The onset of these episodes is typically abrupt, and may have no obvious triggers. Although these episodes may appear random, they are a subset of an evolutionary response commonly referred to as fight or flight that occur out of context. This response floods the body with hormones, particularlyepinephrine (adrenaline), that aid in defending itself from harm.[2] Experiencing a panic attack is said to be one of the most intensely frightening, upsetting and uncomfortable experiences of a person's life.[2]

According to the American Psychological Association the symptoms of a panic attack commonly last approximately thirty minutes. However, panic attacks can be as short as 15 minutes, while sometimes panic attacks may form a cyclic series of episodes, lasting for an extended period, sometimes hours. Often those afflicted will experience significant anticipatory anxiety and limited symptom attacks in between attacks, in situations where attacks have previously occurred, and in situations where they feel "trapped". That is, where escape would be obvious and/or embarrassing.

Panic attacks also affect people differently. Experienced sufferers may be able to completely "ride out" a panic attack with little to no obvious symptoms or external manifestations. Others, notably first-time sufferers, may even call for emergency services; many who experience a panic attack for the first time fear they are having a heart attack or a nervous breakdown.[3]

 


Does anyone here suffer from these. Personally i do and hate them. I find playing games helps a lot to take your mind off it. I hate crowded rooms and being hung over, like i am now. These trigger panic attacks in my experience



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blazinhead89 on 06 September 2008

Just me then?



blazinhead89 on 06 September 2008
TalonMan said:
Yeah, I suffered for a few years with them - to the point where I could barely even drive my car anymore without getting thrust into a full-blown attack...

...but then, one day I came to the realization that if I didn't take back control of the situation, it was destined to rule the rest of my life. After fighting through a couple of attacks, forcing myself to continue on into situations that I knew would trigger attacks, I finally got a stranglehold on the whole thing.

Every once in awhile I'll get a knot or two (like you said, usually after a night of HEAVY drinking), but it passes and I don't even give them an inch of room to come back into my life.

They suck and I sympathize with anybody that suffers from this crap...

Thanks Talon, I got to the point where i couldn't leave the house for about a year (2005), At the time my only escape was Video Games and Thats why I love Playstation to bits. PS2 was my refuge and I greatful of SONY because they gave me an escape from them.

Profcrab on 06 September 2008

I used to get them really bad. I've gone to the emergency room twice because of them. I've learned how to better deal with them and calm myself down. Video games don't help me; they make me more tense when I am already feeling anxious. They are horrible experiences and I don't wish the on anyone, except maybe Sony fanboys .

I give this thread a 9.7.



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blazinhead89 on 06 September 2008

^Bastard jk



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fkusumot on 06 September 2008


Yes. For me it's similar to stage fright. I empathize with you. Watching the Soprano's and Tony dealing with it was instructive for me. I've read articles by psychologists who said it was a fairly realistic portrayal.

Therapy and meds can help a lot. Just talking to someone about it can bring a great sense of relief. If it's degrading the experience of your everyday life to the point where it's impeding your normal functioning then I would advise you to explore the options available withing the realm of professional help.

It can be a very serious condition but it is definitely treatable.



I Blame Wii Fit!

blazinhead89 on 06 September 2008
fkusumot said:

Yes. For me it's similar to stage fright. I empathize with you. Watching the Soprano's and Tony dealing with it was instructive for me. I've read articles by psychologists who said it was a fairly realistic portrayal.

Therapy and meds can help a lot. Just talking to someone about it can bring a great sense of relief. If it's degrading the experience of your everyday life to the point where it's impeding your normal functioning then I would advise you to explore the options available withing the realm of professional help.

It's a serious condition but it is definitely treatable.

Thank you. Im on Prozac atm, It helps, but I still get those panicky feelings

Moongoddess256 on 06 September 2008

Yeah I get those. I got lots of issues but no money to see a doctor.



[2:08:58 am] Moongoddess256: being asian makes you naturally good at ddr
[2:09:22 am] gnizmo: its a weird genetic thing
[2:09:30 am] gnizmo: goes back to hunting giant crabs in feudal Japan

Profcrab on 06 September 2008
blazinhead89 said:
^Bastard jk

 

My parents were married!

There are a few things you can do to help deal with and prevent anxiety attacks.  The big one is to learn how to relax yourself mentally.  That is the most difficult part.  Try to do this on your own without the use of escapes like video games.  You can't plug in a PS3 in the middle of class or work.  Another thing that helped me was adjusting my diet.  I cut out all sources of significant doses of caffiene; so I don't drink coffee unless it's decaf, no caffinated sodas, and I drink only herbal teas.  Small doses are fine, like what you get from chocolate, but caffiene does funny things to your system and if you suffer from anxiety it is the first thing you should cut out.  You will also sleep better at night.  Also, if you haven't guessed it already, don't get smashed drunk so often.  Alcohol can also contribute to anxiety.  I like to have a glass of wine with dinner, but sometimes I'll start feeling it bother me the next day.  Try to eat healthier.  I noticed that lots of red meat made me more anxious so I eat more chicken and vegetables now.  I still eat red meat, but just not as often.  Lastly, regular exercise can help burn off the extra energy that can fuel the attacks.

Another thing to consider is that anxiety attacks are often triggered by stress.  So, take some time to think about what is bothering you and see if you can clear out things that are hanging over your head.  When you are having an attack, call and talk to someone you know who understands your attacks and is willing to just talk to you while you are having one.  My dad got them when he was about my age and my godfather still gets them from time to time.  While I don't get the really bad panic attacks anymore, I used to have to call them often.

I give that post a 9.8.



Thank god for the disable signatures option.

blazinhead89 on 06 September 2008
Profcrab said:
blazinhead89 said:
^Bastard jk

 

My parents were married!

There are a few things you can do to help deal with and prevent anxiety attacks.  The big one is to learn how to relax yourself mentally.  That is the most difficult part.  Try to do this on your own without the use of escapes like video games.  You can't plug in a PS3 in the middle of class or work.  Another thing that helped me was adjusting my diet.  I cut out all sources of significant doses of caffiene; so I don't drink coffee unless it's decaf, no caffinated sodas, and I drink only herbal teas.  Small doses are fine, like what you get from chocolate, but caffiene does funny things to your system and if you suffer from anxiety it is the first thing you should cut out.  You will also sleep better at night.  Also, if you haven't guessed it already, don't get smashed drunk so often.  Alcohol can also contribute to anxiety.  I like to have a glass of wine with dinner, but sometimes I'll start feeling it bother me the next day.  Try to eat healthier.  I noticed that lots of red meat made me more anxious so I eat more chicken and vegetables now.  I still eat red meat, but just not as often.  Lastly, regular exercise can help burn off the extra energy that can fuel the attacks.

Another thing to consider is that anxiety attacks are often triggered by stress.  So, take some time to think about what is bothering you and see if you can clear out things that are hanging over your head.  When you are having an attack, call and talk to someone you know who understands your attacks and is willing to just talk to you while you are having one.  My dad got them when he was about my age and my godfather still gets them from time to time.  While I don't get the really bad panic attacks anymore, I used to have to call them often.

I give that post a 9.8.


Thank you for taking time to post great Advice:)