Panic Attacks
I don’t know why I should suffer from Panic Attacks, I really don’t think my life is that hectic, but I can’t seem to get away from them.
Several times in the last year I have had attacks, some as simple as me getting really flustered and having headaches. A few have had me breaking down shaking and in tears. I can’t seem to place WHY I am getting them though.
I had one this morning because everyone in the office needed everything, instantly at the same time. I was calm enough to let them all know I would take care of the quickly and in turn, and then returned to my office to shake and pace.
That sort of thing should not elicit this kind of reaction though.
I’d considered caffeine as a reason, for as long as I can remember I have had a can of Coke in the morning, thats it.
I have considered my high blood pressure, but that shouldn’t affect my psychological well being. I don’t know what else might cause it.
I look up the anti-depressants on line and firstly I don’t think they are designed for occasional panic attacks, secondly I hate taking pills for things I shouldn’t have to and thirdly, the list of side effects is not good.
Perhaps I need to find some sort of holistic approach, I don’t know what else to look for. If I go to the doctors I will end up with prescription meds, not what I wants.
Perhaps I just need a vacation? But that is a stress in itself trying to figure out what I want to do
Your life doesn’t have to be hectic to suffer from panic attacks and anxiety. In most cases it is actually hereditary. I ‘inherited’ my own anxiety… unfortunately.
Thanks – Bill
I’d like to think it was inherited, but for all my families other maladies, I don’t know of any of them with panic attacks :/
Panic attacks often start in children, like they did with me. My suffering started when I was at school, and were at their worst during exam times.
Panic disorder in children can be difficult to diagnose. This can lead to many visits to physicians and multiple medical tests which are expensive and potentially painful. When properly evaluated and diagnosed, panic disorder usually responds well to treatment. Children and adolescents with symptoms of panic attacks should first be evaluated by their family physician or pediatrician
Doctors will only prescribe medication in extreme cases because of possible side effects, so beware.Several types of treatment are effective. With new techniques the child may also learn new ways to control anxiety or panic attacks when they occur. With treatment, the panic attacks can usually be stopped. Early treatment can prevent the complications of panic disorder such as agoraphobia, depression and substance abuse.