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So Yesturday I Had An Anxiety Attack!?
Sunday
Dec 13, 2009
Yesturday I Had A Really Bad Anxiety Attack. And Today When I Woke Up I Wasnt Thinking About It, And I Havent Thought About It Really. But I Still Feel The Symtoms.
Do The Symtoms Still Stay There For A While, Or Is It Just Me Saying That Im Not But I Really Am.?
My Heart Just Feels Prickly And A Little Tight.
Ok I Have Bad Anxiety. I Need Some Help? I Freakin Out Lol?
Tuesday
Dec 8, 2009
ok im 17 and have anxiety i have always been a worrier. The thing that keeps anxiety stuck on my all day is my over-breathing its a problem where you breathe manually instead of automatically because your obsessed by it. The only time i seem to breathe automatically is when im playing xbox or doing something fun so my minds of it. My anxiety real bad so i got bad cheast pains exactly in heart area so what do i think Heart Attack started researching it and it made it worse because i had all the symtoms anyways i got heart checked about 50 time never a problem he said i am very fit actually and i have just done about every heart test possible. My anxiety still makes me believe im having a heart attack though its a bytch. I havnt been able to sleep cause im freakin out and i cant breathe throughmy nose sicne its so stuffed full of sumthin i hav bad sinus.it all just adds up making it worse. Always sweating in handsfrom anxiety its just annoying. it has my heart racing all the time aswell. So i was scared to exercise cause of the racey heart but i just found out that if you have anxiety you MUST exercise as it releases that adrenaline build up and stress. I heard to try yoga aswell. Now i always here people saying you cant die of anxiety but i was reading this thing on internet(never do this people never look on interet about problems you not sure of because it makes anxiety worse just see a doctor). now back to the part were i was saying how ppl say you cant die of anxiety i was reading that you can as it stresses out your heart so much you get heart failure i think from all the adrenaline or sumthin i think it was called a broken heart usually provoked by emotional issues like deaths and such but seeing that it said adrenaline and anxiety gives adrenaline really had me freaked out i still am i havnt slept fo ages. Please help i have my first appointtment with phycatrist or phsycologist i dono what there called on the 27th i think so thats in 2 weeks. i need something to help me in the mean time does exercise really help. and will i die that thing really has me freaked out.
Thanks
Are You Suffering Anxiety Attack Symptoms
Tuesday
Dec 8, 2009
If you suffer from anxiety attacks, you know that it can manifest in different parts of the body. The reason this occurs is because our sympathetic nervous system responds to a stimulus. This stimulus causes our body to prepare to fight or run using our fight or flight response. Our bodies developed this response in order to protect itself.
Millions of years ago we lived in caves. There were many things in nature that could harm us. In addition, we had to hunt for food to survive. Sometimes the animals we hunted were hunting us for the same reason. When we came upon a giant mastodon we had a choice. Either we could try to take it down with a spear or run for our lives. Either way our body prepared itself.
This response is the same in anxiety attack symptoms. Our body, for whatever reason, feels that it must ready itself for an attack or escape. It does this through what is called the autonomic nervous system. This system is split into two parts: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic.
The sympathetic nervous system is what creates anxiety attack symptoms. It does this by stimulating the adrenal glands that are located in your kidneys. These glands release a substance into the bloodstream called adrenalin. This substance stimulates the heart. The heart beats faster to ensure that oxygen is brought to all the parts of the body. This also helps remove any toxins that need to be excreted. This need usually manifests in the strong desire to urinate or defecate when we become nervous.
The body also sends messages of where blood needs to go. An example is when blood is taken from the skin and sent to muscles so that they can be ready to run or fight. This increases their power and energy.
This natural response is great when it comes to being ready for a tiger attack, but can be miserable as a symptom of an anxiety attack. Because this symptom that deals with the heart, many people that experience anxiety attacks feel that this symptom is the precursor to a heart attack. One surefire way to determine if you have heart problems is to see a doctor. Having an anxiety attack does not mean you are having a heart attack. To compound the problem your body will also decrease the blood supply to the brain. This is not dangerous but it can make you feel light headed, dizzy and even have blurred vision.
Another anxiety attack symptom has to do with the respiratory system. People complain that when they are having an anxiety attack that they feel like they are suffocating. The natural response of the body during a time of crisis is to increase respirations. This brings more oxygen quicker into the body. You might think that slowing your breathing down and controlling your breathing may be the solution to the feeling that accelerated breathing can bring. This feeling is of being breathless and can make your throat feel like it is closing and your chest feels tight.
The contrary is true. If you try to slow your breathing, you are decreasing your body’s supply of oxygen. Your anxiety increases as your body steps up its response. Controlling your breathing only makes your anxiety attack symptoms worse.
There are other symptoms of anxiety attacks. Your eyes may be affected by changes in blood flow. Your pupils may dilate; you could see stars or have blurred vision. Another symptom of an anxiety attack is dry mouth which is the result of decreased salivation. As adrenalin hits your digestive system you can experience the symptoms of nausea, butterflies, constipation or diarrhea.
In your muscles you may feel a trembling or a tightness as your body is preparing to strike or run. All of these are symptoms of an anxiety attack, but they are the body’s natural response to an anxiety stimulus. When your body has completed its cycle of being ready and alert and when the anxiety has abated, you may feel sick, tired or weak. This is because your body has used up a lot of energy in getting ready to flee or fight.
It is in the area of the mind is where the real cause of an anxiety attack occurs. A symptom of an anxiety attack is that your mind becomes very alert and your senses acute. This is because you are scanning your environment for danger. This magnifies your perceptions. This includes the perceptions of what your body is doing such as your breathing and heart rate. Again this is a natural necessary process, but one that exacerbates an anxiety attack.
If, for instance, a trigger for an anxiety attack is a closed space, your mind will be looking for an exit. As you realize there is no easy exit your anxiety rises and feeds upon itself. It becomes worse because our mind is trying to process what it should do next, and without a solution becomes more alarmed.
The good news is that people can and do over come the symptoms of anxiety attacks. People have found a lot of success with a technique called the ‘One Move Technique’ which is derived from cognitive behavioural therapy and provides sufferers with an easy tool that they can use immediately and effectively.
Let’s GEt Physical: Anxiety Is Not All In Your Head.
Thursday
Dec 3, 2009
This Unique Ebook & Bonus Material Focuses On Physical Root Causes Of Anxiety And Panic Attacks And What Can Be Done About Them From The First Hand Author Experience. Most People Don’t Get Better Because It’s Treated As An Emotional & Mental Problem.
Let’s GEt Physical: Anxiety Is Not All In Your Head.
Tuesday
Dec 1, 2009
This Unique Ebook & Bonus Material Focuses On Physical Root Causes Of Anxiety And Panic Attacks And What Can Be Done About Them From The First Hand Author Experience. Most People Don’t Get Better Because It’s Treated As An Emotional & Mental Problem.
Let’s GEt Physical: Anxiety Is Not All In Your Head.
Monday
Nov 30, 2009
This Unique Ebook & Bonus Material Focuses On Physical Root Causes Of Anxiety And Panic Attacks And What Can Be Done About Them From The First Hand Author Experience. Most People Don’t Get Better Because It’s Treated As An Emotional & Mental Problem.
Are These Symtoms Of Anxiety?
Tuesday
Nov 24, 2009
I don’t know if these are symtoms of anxiety attacks because I don’t feel like I am going to die but I could be sitting watching TV and I will start crying for absolutley no reason! my heart feels like it is fluttering and I feel like I have a lump the size of a baseball in my throat. I feel like I have to take deep breaths constantly. The main problem is it’s throwing my sleep schedule off i wake up at 2 a.m everynight even if i take a tylenol PM. Is this just something that will pass? I feel that If I explain all of this to a doctor he will just look at me like I was crazy!
Say Goodbye To Panic And Anxiety Attacks.
Thursday
Nov 19, 2009
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What to do when Anxiety Attack Symptoms arise
Saturday
Nov 14, 2009
When anxiety attack symptoms strike, many people believe they are suffering from very serious, life threatening medical conditions. Understanding exactly what is going on with the body and what is creating the symptoms in the first place is not always an easy undertaking. There are certain things people who experience these symptoms for the first time should do to be positive that anxiety is actually to blame.
Since these signals can mirror heart attack symptoms, it is always advised that immediate medical attention be obtained to make the determination of the real cause. It is very difficult in many cases to distinguish an anxiety attack from an actual heart attack. A doctor should be the one to decide.
If these symptoms are diagnosed as such, there are things people can do to help themselves if future attacks to present. It is important to remember, however, that some people might suffer from anxiety attack symptoms once in lifetime and then never have a repeat. For others, these symptoms become a way of life as anxiety disorders develop and progress.
Treating the symptoms often begins with medical intervention. A combination of prescription medications and therapy can greatly help people overcome attacks and resume normal, everyday activities. Unfortunately, if these symptoms are left unchecked, some people might choose to isolate themselves from triggers. In extreme cases, this can lead to almost complete isolation. In some anxiety disorders, for example, people try to avoid all contact with the outside world, preferring the sanctuary of their own homes instead. This cuts them off from social activity, working, going to school and generally enjoying life to its fullest.
Beyond medical intervention to treat these symptoms, some people find a number of alternative therapies quite useful. Some of the most common therapies used to treat this illness involve those that can calm a person while an attack is in its onset phase and help them stop it in its tracks. These therapies include:
– Deep breathing/meditation. This can be a very effective means for helping some people with anxiety attack symptoms regain composure. The key to using this is to recognize onset signs and react immediately.
– Facing fears. In the case of some phobias that bring on these attacks, psychologists will help patients face their fears to overcome them. This is generally only advised under close supervision by a trained therapist. If it is successful, a person might find they are completely rid of the condition and the attacks.
– Hypnosis. Some hypnosis procedures have been shown to be effective in helping people overcome this problem, or at least frequency.
Dealing with these symptoms is not always an easy undertaking. When coming up with ways to overcome attacks is desired, a combination of therapy, medication and even alternative measures can help some people regain control over their lives.
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Anxiety Cures Depend on the Exact Circumstance
Thursday
Sep 24, 2009
Anxiety Cures Depend On The Exact Circumstance
Anyone who has ever suffered from an anxiety attack knows how frightening the very first and even the tenth experience can be. At first, a person seeks answers, often thinking they are having a heart attack. After the diagnosis comes, thoughts turn to anxiety cures. There are a number of different anxiety cures, or at least treatments, available that can help. It does depend, however, a lot on the circumstances causing the anxiety in the first place.
Anxiety has a number of different root causes, which can make the hunt for anxiety cures a little tricky. Some people suffer from a single anxiety attack and never face another one again. Other people find they face one of several different anxiety disorders that can deliver symptoms on a more regular basis. Once a determination is made, anxiety cures tend to present themselves more readily to the situation at hand. The causes of anxiety also come into play. This condition can be caused by genetics, brain chemistry or trauma.
Potential Anxiety Cures
While not all anxiety cures are technically cures, there are means available to help people better function in the face of attacks. Some of the most common methods for combating anxiety include:
? Medications – Doctors have a host of medications at their disposal that can help lessen the symptoms of anxiety. These anxiety cures are not technically permanent, but they can help remove the symptoms so a person can deal with issues at the root of the attack.
? Therapy – This can be very beneficial as an anxiety cure for attacks caused by outside sources. It is also vital for treatment in many other types of anxiety, since it often serves to help people deal with the attacks themselves and learn methods to overcome them.
? Meditation – Anxiety sufferers who learn good relaxation techniques, deep breathing and other similar exercises often find themselves able to stop attacks in their tracks. While this might not be an actual cure, it can help a great deal in assisting a person in regaining control over life.
? Herbal remedies – There are some herbs that can help lessen the impacts of anxiety attacks without having addictive properties. Some people find these very useful, but caution should be used when trying these in conjunction with other anxiety cures. Herbal medicines and other drugs might not mix very well.
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Anxiety cures can help people regain control of their lives. While not everyone will find relief from exactly the same cure, there are ways to conquer this particular illness and get back on solid ground without attacks.
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