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Q: Help!
asked by: deviousone on November 4th, 2007
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Hell, my name's Beau, I'm 18.

I think I've been having panic attacks. For the last 4 months, I feel off and on like I can't breath good. It isn't constant, mainly when I think about it. It started when a lot of change and loss occurred. I can't go far out of the house without having a severe one. I start to feel dizzy and like I'm trapped, even if I'm outside, I'll feel smothered and claustrophobic. I'm just scared it's something else, like psychical. Does this sound a lot like panic/anxiety attacks, or are there other diseases that have these symptoms? I haven't felt like myself at all. I feel horrible, I can't even enjoy life. I'm 18, just graduated, live in a comfortable environment, and I don't feel good. I'm starting to make myself sick, unless I really am. I was going to go to the docs today, because i had a horrible attack, but I chose not to. after stretching and walking outside by myself and relaxing, I felt better. I don't even feel like eating much or drinking much, so I'm getting worried. I don't really feel it when I'm sleeping, like i don't wake up from it, and when my mind's off it, I don't feel it as much or at all....

Please help!
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mikkime
replied on November 15th, 2007
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Hello, last week I went through the same thing, these things are ALL IN YOUR HEAD. It only happened to me because my dad called me and told me he couldnt breath, so the night after that I woke up and I thought of the phone conversation and my heart started beating fast and it felt harder to breath, and I thoought if I didnt try, I wouldnt be able to breath. I know that wouldnt have happened if my dad didnt call me, so that proves its all in my head. If you think about anything too much it will make you scared and panic, and since our bodies are controlled by our brains, you are just fooling yourself into a panic attack. I suggest taking the week off, or going to a spa, or getting a foot massage because those take ALOT OF STRESS AWAY. just stay relaxed, and know its not real, its just in your head

-Stay calm--
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Emma2
replied on November 15th, 2007
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These things are not in her head. Panick and anxiety are serious conditions. You should see a dr. and get some meds or therary and try to find the root of these attacks.
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jo_1982
replied on November 17th, 2007
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Hi Beau

I have the same kind of thing as what your talking about they are panic attacks its
not in your head see your doctor and talk to them about it mayb they can give you something to help are you under alot of stress as they can bring them on aswell
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