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Old 01-31-2018, 07:55 PM
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My method I can't disclose as a solution on this forum, but the drug-free advice here is priceless.....
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Old 01-31-2018, 07:59 PM
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For many years, I caused myself to suffer more than was necessary. I'm older and (hopefully) wiser now. We all have our stories and (in my opinion) we are all suffering in some way. Just as you would with a loved one (or probably even a stranger) show yourself patience and loving-kindness; no one you know deserves it more than you.

I believe we walk a joyful path, albeit with curves and stones. When (not if) you stumble, it's just a time to reorient yourself and continue.

Personally, I meditate. I've been meditating daily for almost 30 years without missing a single day in the past 10 years or so. There are probably thousands of flavours of meditation. As many types as there are, I don't know any that I'd think have the potential to cause pain. (I'm not an expert in anything but falling down and getting back up.) There are apps for your phone and guided meditations on youtube. If you'd like help or just someone to cheer you on, feel free to ask! It would be more than my pleasure to assist however I can. PM me if you have any questions.

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Old 02-02-2018, 01:34 AM
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Panic attacks can lessen over time. I had them for years now not so much. They are so full of dread. I went to the ER twice with them. I also read they lessen in severity and the rate of occurrence, as they did with me.

I feel bad for you and can relate. Seems like your job is a trigger.

After a year of them I learned to concentrate myself away from the strongest throws of them by in the beginning directing my thoughts away from what I was feeling. I know when you have feeling of doom that it is hard but try to breathe slower and see if your rapid heart rate can slow.

I remember one innocuous day walking my dog in a 100 acre field overlooking the ocean and everything was fine but then it hit. I thought I was dying. Looking down at a couple by there car 100' away I wanted to yell for help. But I didn't I just took my heaving upper body and got into the comfortable environment that soothed me a bit in my car. Then I carefully (still feeling in a lurch), drove home to the lazy boy.

This all started at 55 years of age after 3 neck surgeries, and a massive PE. I had a massage person tell me that I was not grounded.
Hope you feel better. Maybe try to get some exercise and my Dr. who prescribed .05mg Zanax wanted me to go to "cognitive behavior therapy".

I am fine now lasted a few years. Hang in there.
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Old 02-02-2018, 03:10 PM
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AE, you've been given some good advice, and the only thing I can add is to agree with some of it, especially the part about getting help. It is available, and you don't have to suffer needlessly. I am also the praying sort, so that's what I am doing for you. Hope to hear good reports soon!

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Old 02-02-2018, 09:32 PM
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I suffered from acute panic attacks starting at age 21, resulting from some drug use. Obviously stopped the drug use, but dealt with the panic on some level for many years afterwards. Didn't know what it was for a long time, I thought I was having a relapse of the incident.

Anyway, I finally started to get over the hump after being diagnosed by a psychiatrist who specialized in these things. My MD didn't have a clue, never occurred to him that it would be panic.

I would strongly urge you to find a specialist in your area and do whatever it takes to get there and go through the cognitive therapy. You and I both know how completely debilitating it is to face a panic attack. I let it control where I lived, what trips I'd go on, what activities I could engage it. It changed my life, and I would encourage you to get after this as hard as you can now and address it quickly. I am fine now, but it could have happened a decade sooner than it did.

Wishing you the best. Feel free to PM if you want to chat.
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