Have you ever had an anxiety/panic attack? - How do you make it stop?

[RW 1995]

I just started having them every day and they make my chest hurt a lot which makes it hard to do normal things

 

[PFM]

Controlled breathing. Notice when you have anxiety your breathing is shallow. Shallow breathing triggers your fight/flight response and begets more anxiety. It's a vicious cycle.

 

[Thumb Butler]

Yes. Makes me seethe and dilate.

 

[Epic Fail Man]

Message Josh at admin@kiwifarms.net or +1 (757) 932-5494‬ and tell him to give you a call and talk about it.

 

[Vingle]

Do an hero, it solves all problems.

 

[Deadpool]

My suggestion is controlled breathing as @fat old sun said, and find something to distract yourself. Find a show you really like, or a book (for me it's comics on my tablet.) Basically anything to take your mind off the situation that's causing the anxiety.

 

[Disapproving Bread]

Once. At a wedding reception (Not my own).

The place smelled of acetone and I only knew of one exit (The elevator) so my brain just went into panic mode.

 

[Just A Butt]

I am a paragon of peace and calmitude, i don't even know what this "anxiety" is.

 

[Megaroad 2012]

I tricked my body into having one to get out of working one day.

 

[From The Uncanny Valley]

All the goddamn time. I've learned to keep them quiet.

 

[draggs]

I've found there is a direct link between my having panic attacks and my not wasting enough time shitposting on notorious international terrorist websites like kiwi farms dot net

Have you tried upping your daily shitposting dosage?

 

[Agent Abe Caprine]

You might want to see a doctor about that if it's becoming a regular thing that makes you unable to function. Not treating the problem is a good way to develop agoraphobia.

 

[RW 1995]

You might want to see a doctor about that if it's becoming a regular thing that makes you unable to function. Not treating the problem is a good way to develop agoraphobia.

i found out what was happening because i went to the doctor. i thought ut was just chest pain but my heart rate goes up to 120, etc. they gave me a medicine but.it doesnt help

 

[ICraveDeath]

I've rarely had them, but for me sitting down somewhere and waiting it out is the best option. You might wanna talk to a psychiatrist as well.

 

[Solid Snek]

i found out what was happening because i went to the doctor. i thought ut was just chest pain but my heart rate goes up to 120, etc. they gave me a medicine but.it doesnt help

If this isn't a shitpost, then the best thing to do is to take a time out and focus on breathing. Try to learn the signs: what it feels like when an attack is starting, what sorts of situations might trigger it, etc. Panic attacks aren't rational things, so it won't necessarily happen "for a reason", but if you can anticipate one. then you can politely excuse yourself from whatever situation you're in, until it passes.

The good news is, a panic attack won't kill you. The first few times it happens you might think you're having a stroke or a heart attack, but you'll survive. Just a find a quiet spot and focus on breathing.

Bad news is, there's not really a "cure". Meds can sometimes help with anxiety, but as you're seeing, meds are not necessarily going to work. If this becomes an ongoing issue, you could also look into therapy. I dunno your history or your current situation, and I'm not sure you'd want to powerlevel that kind of stuff on a site like Kiwifarms, but as someone who's worked in the mental health field before, I can tell you that whatever's happened, regardless of how "bad" you think it is, if you are starting to experience panic attacks then it's worth looking into.

(there's a common perception that people don't get panic attacks unless they're crazy, but that's not necessarily true. Panic attacks and anxiety disorders aren't well understood right now, but my understanding is that current research suggests they're largely neurochemical, and can start happening to anybody, for basically any reason - or even no reason at all. Mental health professionals could help you sort that out, though, if this becomes an ongoing issue.)

 

[Darksy DePhil]

No, because i'm not a woman.

 

[Image Reactions]

Yes. I had a severe one in 2016 while working. I take clonazepam and it helps, but I can’t work when taking it. Beyond medication, just sitting down and being away from people helps a lot.

 

[Penis Drager]

I've got that problem. As was mentioned a few times, controlled breathing helps. Blowing on your thumb slows your heart rate. Eating a light snack can work wonders. But all you really can do is wait it out and manage the symptoms.

 

[RW 1995]

I've got that problem. As was mentioned a few times, controlled breathing helps. Blowing on your thumb slows your heart rate. Eating a light snack can work wonders. But all you really can do is wait it out and manage the symptoms.

ive tried controlling my breathing but thinking about my breathing has always been a problem for me. and you mean, like just blowing air at your thumb?

 

[RW 1995]

it's been going on every day for like 5 or 6 days, i think it will stop eventually. it cant be a rest of my life thing lol. but i am doing various things you guys have mentioned. i think i will need to find a medication that works