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health advisory Hospital Mental Health 2007-11-15 19:02:18

I also got tested for vertigo, because I was getting dizzy with my attacks, and found that I would especially have a problem when driving over any kind of bridge for some reason. Dr. said, I did have it on top of the anxiety/panic attacks. Go figure.

Also, to reduce your chances of having an attack, get plenty of sleep! Also, high amounts of caffeine, alcohol, and of course drugs. Try to get some exercise to produce your bodies own natural endorphins. Massages work great too! Good luck to you and know that you are not alone!

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I have been having so called panic attacks for years now.. I have gone to several doctors about heart conditions that are not there. I understand how you feel. It is ok. You will be fine. When you have panic attacks you need to remain calm and try to remember that no matter how real it feels it is just a simulation of stress or anxeity. YOu are in controll of your body. It is ok to go see a doctor, I reccomend it. Maybe a physicarist....they can talk to you and help prescrice you with some medicaiton, do not think that you are crazy, it can simply just be a chemical imbalance in the brain. I take a medidication, and it helped me greatly... I hardley ever think about it now.. basically the medications just help you gain controll... I highly consider it..... It would help..... Well good luck friend..... You can email me for any more questions.... Take care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I can definitely sympathize and empathize with you. Panic attacks aren't fun. When I had my first one, I ended up in the emergency room thinking I was having a heart attack. It sounds like you're on the right track, knowing when you're getting really wound up and working to calm yourself down. You should also find a healthy outlet for stress. I love to go fishing. Sitting on the riverbank is very calming for me.

You may also want to consider getting into some counseling. It can really help.

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I can totally sympathize with you! What helped me the most was realizing that a panic attack will not kill me or even hurt me and I can overcome it. Then if I felt one coming on I would just talk myself through it and try to refocus my attention elsewhere. I haven't had one since I stopped my medication in August 2005 to get pregnant. Hopefully they'll never come back! Good luck!

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