Anxiety trouble?

Ever since I got sick last week my anxiety has gotten out of control and yesterday in the hospital i had broke down crying.Additional Details ...

Ever since I got sick last week my anxiety has gotten out of control and yesterday in the hospital i had broke down crying.
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I've been sick and my mom isn't here with me...

Heather	I had a panic attack inside a hospital once too, it's really strange to watch yourself have a panic attack when your heart rate and blood pressure and pulse-ox are being monitored, it really makes you feel like it is real and not just in your head. Being in the hospital and having a panic attack was one of the worst experiences in my life, because you can't leave, you are confined, you are all attached to a bunch of things, ugh, I shudder to even remember it. I have found that for me, Zoloft and Klonipin are the only things that keep me from getting those.

Michael G	Xanax.

Blue	I agree with the Xanax comment, in moderation. Try not to think about whatever triggers it.

babyferrari84	sunlight! it really lifts your spirtit

cutecanadian8888	I feel the same way. I had a panic attack at my work, and ever since then, I have to take pills (that I don't want to become dependant on) in order to work. I'm switching to the overnight shift so that maybe this will help, (I work at a very stressful job). Everyone, including doctors, keep telling me that I just have to work through it, and talk myself out of it. It's hard! I don't really have an answer for you, but I thought that it might be a comfort knowing that someone else out there is going through the same thing that you are experiencing!

Den	Sometimes things wear out inside.I agree that lexapro would be a go place to look.I take Celexa for depression and it works great. My mother and sister had panic attacks and never got treatment.They really did some nutty things too. It is a chemical imbalance and it will take a chemical to balance it. Klonopin and others are there,look at them and use them if they work for you. Be advised that they can blow up in your face and I have had that happen too.Quit taking anything that does that.

Tina	Lexapro has given me a whole new life! anxiety free.

Moonface	Sorry to hear you've been sick and suffering from anxiety. Once your illness has subsided, you'll probably feel a bit more stable. If you want to try some self-help, the following steps should help eliminate (or significantly reduce) your anxiety: 1. Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better. 2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for anxiety attacks. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/elear... It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far. 3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resource... I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!