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What does it mean when you get anxiety attacks, especially at the movies?

too much stress I get them when I worry to much you just need to relax

I am currently on Paxil and I know that is harmful to the baby while pregnant. I would like to start trying for a family with my husband, but currently really do need the anxiety medication. Anyone else take anything while they were pregnant or know someone who did?
Just a little added info, the source of my anxiety came when I started having horrific back pain. I have scoliosis and living w/ the pain, put me on edge and I started having issues w/ anxiety.

Well,my anxiety was so severe when I was pregnant that I would come so close to actually passing out.And I also had an 18 month old to care for.I was being cared for by a ‘high risk’ OB/GYN,and he was GREAT!!! But anyways he gave me xanax,and I know some will say this was a bas thing,but I only took this medication only when needed,not on a regular basis.Because this kind of medication works fast.not over time,I had such a hard first delivery that I was in great fear of having the same repeat problem with my second baby.I was in labor for 3 days with basically no amniotic fluid(sorry if I mis-spelled it).I had to have surgery,it was just awful for me and my baby.But every single situation calls for different medical treatments…I wish you and your baby all the very best!!!!!

Or at least make the panic attacks go away quicker? I really need to start getting some sleep at night before it ruins me and my education. .__. I meditate every day, always have, but it doesn’t help much.

Any advice is highly appreciated.

1.Breathe correctly……
Throughout the day, stop and take deep breaths, slowly, through the nose, filling the abdomen. Release slowly.
2.Quiet your mind……
Twice daily, turn off the chatter in your brain. Focus on a peaceful scene, your breathing, or calming music.
3.Relax your muscles……..
Every day, stretch, do progressive muscle relaxation or yoga exercises.
4.Control worrying…….
Be aware of how often you think "what-if" thoughts.
Learn to be realistic in your expectations of the future.
5.Confront and resolve problems……
Avoiding difficulties often makes them grow bigger; this creates more stress in the long run.

Regular exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, will help you to combat stress and release tension.
You should be aiming to do a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate exercise, at least five days a week.Going for a brisk walk is a good example of moderate exercise. Regular exercise also encourages your brain to release the chemical serotonin, which can help to improve your mood.
Changing your diet may also help to ease your symptoms. Too much caffeine in your diet can make you more anxious than normal. This is because caffeine can disrupt your sleep, and also speed up your heartbeat. If you are tired, you are less likely to be able to control your anxious feelings.
On the positive side, you may believe that your worrying helps you avoid bad things, prevents problems, prepares you for the worst, or leads to solutions.
Emotions are powerful. They can override thoughts and profoundly influence behavior.
Identify, understand and heal the root causes of suffering, anxiety and depression.
Finally, you should have self confidence in yourself that i can overcome my anxiety.

Most of the times a patient having anxiety disorder is prescribed a SSRI. I think ideally treatment should consist of counseling , CBT , taking patients relatives in confidence and training patient about meditation and relaxation. Also adding Benzos like valium or klonopin can help immensely. I feel there is unnecessary bias against use of Benzos, they work extremely well without major side effect on short term basis, although there is possibility of addition , habituation and tolerance. What are views of experts and patients ?

SSRIs and SNRIs have shown that they are the most effective for treatment of anxiety and depression. I have had very bad reactions to both of those classes and my psychiatrist recommended to not take them again. I take a benzodiazaprine as needed. Luckily, my PTSD symptoms only come up for a month or two out of the year. It would be difficult to live like that all the time.

The problem with benzodiazaprines is that they are less effective if taken routinely. They are even less effective if taken for a long period of time. Personally, I find them to be helpful for a week or two and then not helpful. My psychiatrist recommended that I start therapy and I already had before I went to see him. He asks me every time I see him if I am still in talk therapy. My therapist teaches self-relaxation techniques.

Depending on the anxiety disorder, most of getting help is learning a certain level of tolerance and coping skills for dealing with the symptoms. There is no pill or therapist that can fix or cure the problem.

Hello All, I am suffering from very bad anxiety from past 6 months. I feel nervous tension and rapid heart beat before any task. Please suggest some good medication which are effective, have no side effects and not addictive?

Maybe look into some Zoloft. I used to be on it for a while, and it worked well for me, but then again.. everyone is different.

I keep having anxiety attacks about stuff I know isn’t true but I can stop them. Why?

hun for real speak w/one of the school counselors~they are trained professionals & can help you out a whole lot if you allow them too~also things are kept secretive if you want♦

I don’t know what to do when my partner starts to have anxiety attacks. Just like him I feel helpless and I get angry. When he says he’s scared, feeling like his heart is fluttering I don’t know what to say or do except hold him and say it’s going to be ok. Sometimes it gets irritating and I want to leave. How do I deal with his sudden changes in behavior?

Hi Brian! You sound like a great friend in that you are wanting to respond to your partner in the best manner possible to help.

I struggled with anxiety for years & my husband stood by as a good support to me. Here are a few tips that really helped me:

1. Know that the anxiety attacks are not in your partners control
2. Anxiety attacks are generally IRRATIONAL fears
3. Talk your partner through them
4. Do not belittle your partner during or after the attack

I used to really struggle with going to the doctor & having blood work done. So while we were expecting our now 8-year-old son, I would drive to the doctor, with my husband as the passenger. (Usually he would drive while I was the passenger.) Now this doesn’t seem like anything big, however… we discovered that if I drove to the doctor, I had to concentrate on driving rather than sitting as an idle passenger ruminating on how I was going to have to have blood work done & working myself into a frenzy.

Not sure when anxiety attacks enter in, but have your partner work his way through them if at all possible– continue in his routine.

Hope this makes sense & hope it helps!

Best of Luck!
Christine

I recently weened myself off of Celexa, Klonopin and Xanax because they were making me tired and clouding my mind. I became too dependent on these drugs and suffered withdrawal symptoms for weeks, and now I feel ready to try something natural and healthy.

Hi, Dixie D:

I had found some useful info that may be will help you in anti depressants/anti-anxiety.

A.) B VITAMINS
For natural anxiety and depression relief, take an extra B-complex vitamin supplement in conjunction with your normal multivitamin. B vitamins are linked to stress relief, and they assist the body in balancing neurological and emotional health. It is recommended to also take an additional vitamin C supplement as this helps to metabolize the B vitamins more efficiently.

B.) ST. JOHN’S WART
St. John’s Wart is an herbal treatment for mild to moderate depression. This herb, commonly considered a weed in America, has a similar effect on the neurotransmitters in the brain as doctor prescribed anti-depressants. If you are a woman, there have been reports of St. John’s Wart effecting birth control medication.

C.) OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS
Omega 3 fatty acids attack depression from a different angle. This is most effective in unipolar or major depression rather than bipolar disease. Omega 3, found in foods such as fish and flaxseed, improve the amount of action in the serotonin and dopamine pathways of the brain to assist in stabilizing mental health.

D.) EXERCISE
Exercise releases endorphins to improve your current mental state, relieves anxiety and improves sleep patterns. Exercise, in conjunction with other natural treatments for depression, can help control and stabilize your mood and temperament by reducing stress.

E.) DIET
Refined and processed foods are an enemy to depression. They decrease circulation and blood flow, and create a lazy and lethargic disposition. A cheeseburger or slice of pizza every now and then is fine, but if you are suffering from depression, it is wise to steer clear of unhealthy foods. Fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables are rich in antioxidants and help to keep cells healthy.

F.) AROMATHERAPHY
Aromatherapy is used to help ease mild anxiety and depression by changing your mental state with the scent of essential oils. A popular essential oil to start with is lavender. This popular oil is used in aromatherapy to relax the mind and body by increasing the alpha waves in the back of the brain.

G.) LIGHT THERAPY
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) refers to people who become depressed in the winter months. The shortness in days and cooler weather can leave some people with the blues. If you experience SAD, the Reader’s Digest book, "Great Health Hints & Handy Tips" recommends light therapy. Spending between 30 minutes and 2 hours a day under bright lights of 2,500 to 10,000 lux can relieve depression caused by SAD in as little as 3 days.

Hope these info help. Keep me update your progression, ok?
Cheer!
Jacky

i’ve never been evaluated by a doctor but after 18 yrs i’m 100% positive i have some sort of anxiety disorder, more specifically bipolar and social anxiety. i just want it to go away and i want to be happy again which i haven’t been in years. i’m sick of wasting this life being unhappy.
is there anyway i can achieve free anxiety medication through insurance? i don’t want to let my parents know i’m on it becuase they wouldn’t support that or let alone think i need it but i really think it could help me.

Your county health department should give free services like that, but I would recommend seeing your doctor, as .well

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i’m going to see my doctor and i need to discuss anxiety medication with him..i need some ideas of what’s out there..he keeps trying to put me on anti-depressants cause he doesn’t know much about anxiety..i can’t change doctors yet..that is not an option atm..tyvm for your comments,..

I’ve done the whole therapist/psychologist stuff for 15 yrs..i feel i can now benefit from medication

Buspar helps some people. Avoid benzos: ativan, xanax, valium, klonopin. They are addictive and can cause memory problems and aggressive behavior. They are chemically related to lunesta and ambien, which also cause these problems.

I have bipolar disorder quite severely, so I have a social worker, and she has said that generally anxiety disorders respond much better to counseling than meds. So it sounds to me like you’re going down the wrong road. get some books on anxiety and do the homework. Lucinda Bassett has a program that many people like, it is expensive, but maybe it is available thru your library.