what helps you?

[KJ77]

so what helps you when youre having bad anxiety?

for me, trying to stay positive, cold water, and deep breathing techniques help

[Taiphoon]

Honestly, the only thing that helps my anxiety is medication. :(

[futurama]

My meds and reminding myself that it will be over soon.

And also, going outside.

I WILL have an anxiety attack if I try to go shopping in a department store. I'm allergic, or something. :confused: The only thing that helps is taking an ativan and going outside.

[KJ77]

My meds and reminding myself that it will be over soon.

And also, going outside.

I WILL have an anxiety attack if I try to go shopping in a department store. I'm allergic, or something. :confused: The only thing that helps is taking an ativan and going outside.

really? going outside sometimes makes it even worse for me

[futurama]

Going outside makes it worse for you? Interesting.

Just in a crowded, noisy place? Or in any place?

See, I can definitely think of places that would be just as bad, but if I am having one of my shopping anxiety attacks, I have to go outside.

[KJ77]

Going outside makes it worse for you? Interesting.

Just in a crowded, noisy place? Or in any place?

See, I can definitely think of places that would be just as bad, but if I am having one of my shopping anxiety attacks, I have to go outside.

just general agoraphobia...

[The Melody of Rain]

Sleep and positive thinking.

One of the major moves that killed my disorder was avoiding every form of stress for about three weeks and then when I calmed my mind down I was able return and tackle the situations head on. They had absolutely no negative effects on me at all. I was hypersensitive from the constant stress, but as soon as I gave myself time to relax I returned to a much calmer state.

Has anyone tried this? I've come to call it Temporary Avoidance Method. Work out your root causes and avoid them as much as you can for 2-3 weeks. Come back to them when you've calmed down, and you'll find you'll be able to deal with them much better, and by deal with them I mean rid of them too.

[dunker]

my medications... it always takes me out of a bad anxiety! it always make me feel secured that with him (medication) around me, i am sure i wnt burst into a bad anxiety! HAIL ATENOLOL! HAIL ATENOLOL! HAIL ATENOLOL (http://www.drugdelivery.ca/s3138-s-ATENOLOL.aspx)! HAIL ATENOLOL!

[HyperGirl]

For me it just helps to get out of the situation im in that is causing me to be anxious.
Or if a distraction happens that makes me feel like the focus is off me, that helps too, if im having a panic attack I allways feel like everyone knows and is looking at me.

[Raymond Forbes]

I find that nost if not all who have panic attacks are posterior pituitary gland deficient. The posterior pituitary is opposed by the adrenal cortex which then becomes over active. So I believe that panic attacks are a form of rapid cycling that occurs in bipolar disorder which also has this same glandular pattern. Posterior pituitary is a governor on the adrenal cortex and keeps it from overfuncting. It calms you down without making you a zombie. I have measured several who have panic attacks and also insomnia and they all have this pattern. R.F.

[KJ77]

I find that nost if not all who have panic attacks are posterior pituitary gland deficient. The posterior pituitary is opposed by the adrenal cortex which then becomes over active. So I believe that panic attacks are a form of rapid cycling that occurs in bipolar disorder which also has this same glandular pattern. Posterior pituitary is a governor on the adrenal cortex and keeps it from overfuncting. It calms you down without making you a zombie. I have measured several who have panic attacks and also insomnia and they all have this pattern. R.F.

Yes but that doesn't explain how tranquilizers work to alleviate anxiety symptoms...though it is very interesting.

[battousai0709]

STEP ONE: Learn a little about anxiety disorders Read the section "Anxiety Disorders at a Glance" and compare your experience with those descriptions. Make use of some of the printed and Internet resources listed in our Resource Directory, and contact some of the organizations listed there. The purpose here is not to self diagnose yourself - please consult a licensed clinician for this - but to inform yourself as much as possible before you consult a clinician so that you can evaluate what a clinician tells you and be an informed consumer.

STEP TWO: Consult with your primary physician.
A consultation with your physician is a must if you suspect you have panic attacks or generalized anxiety, because such symptoms can be caused by a variety of physiological disorders and, while such instances are relatively rare, you should first rule them out. You should certainly have one complete physical after the onset of your symptoms.

The other problems I address at this site do not generally require a physical, because there isn't any reason to think that they are caused by another physical ailment. However, you might still want to consult your physician, especially if you have a long history with that person. You might want his/her opinion about your situation; you might want a referral; or you might want to find out about possible medications you could use.

However, if you don't have panic attacks or generalized anxiety, and have no other reason to consult your physician about your anxiety, then skip ahead to Step Three.

If you don't have a physician, find one by asking your friends and relatives for a recommendation. You might be on an insurance plan which requires you to select your physician from their list of doctors, but ask for recommendations anyway. Then get a list of doctors from your insurance plan (insist on the whole list, not just a couple of names) and look for the recommended ones.

Make some written notes of what you want to discuss with your physician before you call for an appointment. The doctor's staff will probably ask you why you want an appointment; tell them that you've been having some problems and summarize them, briefly.

Avoiding the Doctor: a Common Problem
People commonly fear (and avoid) going to the doctor, for a variety of reasons. If you are claustrophobic, you may fear waiting in a small examination room. You may be afraid you will have a panic attack while waiting for the doctor; you may be afraid of hearing "bad news" from the doctor; you may regularly experience a rise in blood pressure on visiting the doctor, and fear the doctor or his/her staff will exaggerate its importance. You may fear any situation from which it is inconvenient or difficult to leave quickly, be it a haircut, a shower at the health club, a dressing room at a clothing store, or a visit to the doctor. Or you may be afraid of needles and the sight of blood.

My experience in working with people and their fears about the doctor's office is that to try to hide these fears and "tough it out" almost always makes the anxiety worse. So I recommend that when you call for the appointment, you speak with the nurse, or whoever keeps the appointment schedule, and tell that person, briefly, that you sometimes have difficulty with doctor visits because of anxiety or phobias; explain briefly what that fear is; and ask for them to help make it easier for you.

If you just don't know how to explain your problem so others will understand, you might want to explain by likening it to claustrophobia, a condition in which people become very frightened whenever they are in a closed, small place. Since most people seem to know what claustrophobia is, this comparison can make your explanation easier.

Some of the arrangements that my clients have made include the following: shorter times waiting in the examination room; taking several measures of blood pressure throughout the visit, in the knowledge that it will go down as you get used to being there; having a glass of water available; having a staff member check in on you while you wait for the doctor; or having a support person with you. I'm sure there are as many possible arrangements as there are worries. I once worked with a woman whose fear of the dentist centered on seeing his white coat, so we arranged for him to wear street clothes for her visit.

Beyond the specifics of these arrangements, it can be very helpful to know that the doctor is aware of your anxiety, and that you can talk about it, rather than try to hide it and fight it. In my experience, the effort to hide and fight the anxiety is often the most significant obstacle to recovery.

People often worry that the doctor won't want to be bothered, or that the doctor's staff will find their concerns ridiculous.

My clients have generally found that, once they talk to their doctor about this, the doctor is usually more understanding than they expected.

But if your doctor really doesn't want to be bothered, find another doctor!

What to Expect from Your Physician
Your physician should listen to your symptoms, review your history, ask questions, and offer feedback and recommendations. Since most physicians are trained principally in physical health and medicine, there is no reason to expect him/her to be an expert in mental health. However, your physician should take your complaints seriously, evaluate them, and offer suggestions for finding additional help.

If you are having panic attacks and have never been tested for thyroid malfunction, for instance, you should receive such a test, because thyroid problems can sometimes cause a person to have panic-like symptoms. If your symptoms resemble those associated with mitral valve prolapse, you should probably have an echocardiogram to evaluate that possibility. There are numerous physical conditions which can produce panic symptoms, and your physician should evaluate you for those possibilities if that has never been done before.

However, if you have had those tests before, and your doctor assured you that you were in good health, do not push for continual retesting! Many people do this because they hate the idea that they may have an anxiety disorder, and instead hope to find a physical problem. You can waste lots of time and money this way.

One set of tests is generally enough. If you need a second opinion for a particular reason, then get one. If you get more than two sets of tests, seriously consider the possibility that you are avoiding the issue!

Let's suppose that you've had a good consultation with your physician, the appropriate tests have ruled out any physical ailments which could be causing your symptoms, and you want to get professional help for anxiety. Now you're ready for step three.

[Boopa x]

Not much... Usually when I feel myself getting a panic attack I will get up and walk around my house. It doesn't help much but... I will also watch TV to get my mind off of it. Honestly, not much helps me; I usally just have to deal with it which makes it worse... It sucks.:(

[likala]

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