Persisting physical anxiety symptoms?

February 7th, 2010

BeachBoarder asked:


Earlier this year, I had my first panic attack and got really bad anxiety for a few months. I used some behavior therapy to basically rid myself of the mental issues and feel like I now have a strong mind.

Many physical symptoms of anxiety still linger on though. I will feel nauseous from time to time, twitchy, restless, depersonalized, dizzy and fatigued. I feel like I have defeated my panicky states, but why do these physical sensations still persist?

I do not wish to go on any sort of drug. I’d just like to hear any advice anyone has on this, thanks!

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Some panic attack/anxiety questions?

February 1st, 2010

Starfall asked:


My doctor believes I am suffering from panic attacks and anxiety. I’d just like to ask some questions that he doesn’t answer for me.

Is it common for panic attacks/anxiety to just come on suddenly, with no stressful incident or anything to set it off?

How long does a panic attack usually last? The symptoms I’ve been having can last for days without letting up–weakness/shakiness, chest discomfort, trouble breathing… I always thought they only lasted a few minutes to a few hours.

Are there any over the counter remedies I can try to alleviate the symptoms? I have had bad reactions to everything they’ve tried so far, and the pharmacist won’t even fill the most recent prescription because it’s in the same class of drugs as the other ones I’ve tried.
I have tried Zoloft, Lexapro and Xanax and had reactions to all–basically felt 10x worse after taking them (wanted to run screaming up the street or jump off my roof). The doctor prescribed Celexa, and the pharmacist wouldn’t even fill it based on my other reactions.

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Im a 6th grader with panic-like attacks. And my parents going away this weekend, what do i do?

January 29th, 2010

Nate C asked:


Hey, im a 6th grader with panic-like attack symptoms. I have cramps a lot, and when my family isn’t near , i usually cant stand it. I have a lot of trouble with sleep overs. Now, my parents are going away for 4 days, and i can stay with someone if i can handle it, and i want to, but i dont know if can. What do i do, cause i really dont want to go?

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Cancer/Panic attack question?

January 20th, 2010

Jon D asked:


First of all im an 18 year old male, slightly overweight and i don’t smoke. About a month ago i started feeling weak and without urge to move after i had mowed the lawn. It started to worry me and i had a panic attack. Since then i have been on edge. 2 weeks ago i found an **** lump, and have noticed other symptoms of colon cancer such as thin stools and i feel like i have to go when i dont actually have to. A week after that(one week ago) i felt very anxious for a few days and then it all built up into a panic attack. Afterwards i had aftershock effects in which i kept having very small and stretched out panic attacks for days(I still have them now). I know panic attacks are safe but now im really worried that maybe these panic attacks are symptoms of cancer. However i really hope its the other way around and my cancer symptoms are just a result of my anxiety(all except the lump anyway). Anyone have any ideas? Even if i don’t have cancer, i really don’t want to have this intense anxiety for the rest of my life. I feel as though i might have Post Traumatic stress disorder or something.

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What happens to your body during a panic attack?

January 17th, 2010

?Bella Cullen? asked:


I sometimes get bad panic attacks and i feel like my chest is gonna explode! My chest tightens and i get worried that something bad is gonna happen :(

What are the symptoms of it?

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Symptoms of Panic attacks?

January 16th, 2010

bigdrum66 asked:


OK, so.

I suffered a massive panic attack 3 weeks ago after smoking some pot. That was my first panic attack ever. Since then, I’ve been getting panic attacks + shortness of breath every day. I started getting chest + back pains 2 weeks ago, and I thought that it had something to do with my heart so I checked into the ER last weekend, but after an ECG and a chest X-ray nothing was wrong. I felt considerably better for about 24 hours after that. Now I am experience back + chest pains, shortness of breath, panic attacks, and lightheaded-ness.

What I want to know, are all of these symptoms from my panic attacks? If so, HOW DO I DEAL WITH THEM!!?? I am not panicked or stressed about ANYTHING. They just seem to come out of nowhere and make me feel like crap for the day.
I have not smoked pot or cigarettes since that initial attack.

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For people who have had panic attack(s), I got a question for you?

January 12th, 2010

Memster asked:


I think my mom might be suffering from a panic disorder. Explain how you feel (symptoms and fears) during an attack. How long does it last, and what helps?

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LVH / Heart murmer / panic attack?

January 12th, 2010

Mo asked:


I’m 42 & previously very healthy.
Went to ER with sudden h/attack symptoms – they said panic attack & high bp,
went to GP she said stress & high b/p – also a heart murmur.
Went to Cardiologist – diagnoised LVH.
a) Is there a connection between Panic / LVH / Heart murmur?
b) Do you think it was really a panic attack – never had one before?
c)Cardio did not mention h/murmur no one has before – do they come and go?
d) Been on Cardizem for a month and still have high b/p and chest pains – Cardio just increased it from 180mg to 300mg – is it normal to still have chest pains?

Thanks I am new to this medical world!

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panic / anxiety attack?here are my symptoms and are they severe?

January 9th, 2010

Shelly asked:


fear of dying
fear of my heart stopping
sweaty hands
fear of being in open places like the mall or crowd
choking when eating
fear of driving on a main road
fear my heart is going to stop
shortness of breath
fera of driving on highway
the feeling of me crawling out of my skin
restless
avoiding certain people and places
feeling of dizziness
lightheaded
feeling im going to pass out at any moment
no protection
fear of the public and people i dont know
feeling of doom
feeling of something BAD is going to happen at any moment but dont know what

my doctor gave me xanex which takes EVERY syyptom away within minutes but i need to know are my symptoms consider severe?
they only happen when tired or when ive had a drink the night before
please take not I DO NOT DRINK ON MY MEDICATION!!!!!
JUST WONDERING IF THIS IS A SEVERE CASE OF ANXIETY

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What is it if you have a panic attck that lasts for multiple days?Is it considered a panic attack?

January 9th, 2010

Casa_Chick asked:


My friend has been experiencing the symptoms of a panic attck.But it has been going on for multiple days. Hes heart us always pounding and he is angry a lot, and he doesnt entirely know what to do.Im not even sure what the problem is but it sounds like a panic attck, but panic attcks generally last 10 minutes, not for multiple hours every day.

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