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Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Posted by alrmom to Other, Sep 9, 2009 9:46am
Please discuss panic attacks - explain them and how to help. Also explain the difference between panic attacks and heart attacks. I have been to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack and found out that it was panic. How can you know the difference? Doctors have told me to ignore chest pain, it is just stress. That is scarey!!
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PIXIKU
Sep 9, 2009 10:48am
I'm with you and would rather go to ER and let them determine that than self diagnose and even what I just read Googling said that. Love to see if THE DOCTORS agree with us to not risk it and go to ER. Said typically pain with a heart attack yet not always so why should go to ER to let medical professionals determine. I'm as perplexed as you and, as a fellow THE DOCTORS member, think an important show. Sometimes breathing exercises like in Dr. Phil's book Ultimate Weight Loss Solution Relaxation Script on page 285-286 helps me. Jay suggests to in his books... Equalizing breaths breathing in to count of 12345+ and out to 12345+ ... Calmly... Thinking a calming mantra "I'm calm, relaxed, poised and confident." At least helps me to equalize breathing and think ... calming... thoughts. Often before panic attack a persons breathing askew. So... I breathe... calmly... Avoid caffeine.
smilesaver
Dec 7, 2009 9:21am
Hypnosis is a great way to deal with panic attacks. Check out the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association website for a qualified hypnotherapist in your area.