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Panic attacks

Former Member · 2003-04-15 14:25:58

Anyone ever had one? Ive had 2, and they've been in the last 5 months. The first time I had one I had been out on the town with a few friends and then gona back to my bf house to sleep and I had a little too much to drink. I just started thinking about something that happened to me when I was 12. The second one was on the…

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ClaireBear Deactivated Posts: 467 Listening Ear

April 2003

Hiya,
Here's some helpful info about panic attacks and some constructive things you can do to help control/prevent them:
http://www.thesite.org/magazine/specials_mental_health/anxiety_stress_and_phobias/panic_attacks.html

CB

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Former Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru

April 2003

I had a really bad one a few months ago when i found out that my bf had cheated on me. Ended up having to call an ambulance coz it got so bad i couldnt move.

Had a few little ones since but i find trying not to cry or get worked up helps.

my post

thought id post this coz posters gave some good advice (thanx again ) and may help you feel more at ease that you are not alone.

Hope you feel better

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Former Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru

May 2003

I have panic attacks a lot so I know how they feel.

I was told that yoga can be a great help for panic attacks. I have tried yoga for a while, but haven't done any for a while so my panic attacks are kind of coming back even though I am on medication for my attacks.

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littlemissy Posts: 9,972 Supreme Poster

May 2003

i've had a few. they are really quite scary. but dont worry ... as you can see, you're not alone in them!

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Former Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru

May 2003

wow, i never knew they were so common!

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