How did 'we' end up with panic attacks?

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How did 'we' end up with panic attacks?
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Sun, 08-28-2005 - 8:54pm
I have a question. Someone recently asked me-How do ppl end up with panic attacks and anxiety?...All I could say I knew was that it was possibly hereditary and a chemical imbalance in the brain...I don't really have an answer. Does anyone here?
I felt like this person believes that panic and anxiety isn't a 'real thing' and 'real health issue',and also that they feel like this is my fault.
I am sure others here have ran across ppl like this that don't understand....It's rough for me, because this is not something I would fake, or want anyone to have to experience or live with. It's not like I did something wrong to get these problems.
This question-What causes some people to have panic attacks and anxiety, and others to not have? To me-Is like asking what causes any other physical disease...Sometimes there is no answer. I just don't think we know enough about these health issues yet to have an exact answer...
Can I please get your guys thoughts and input so maybe next time, I have a better answer when someone asks me?
This just makes my heart so sad that ppl don't understand or try to understand.
I hope your family,friends, co-workers, etc. are understanding as you try to get well, and overcome this. Thanks for listening.
Have a great Sunday! hugs, shasta

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Mon, 08-29-2005 - 5:54pm
ITA, I wish I had that power,too, Jan.
hugs, shasta
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Mon, 08-29-2005 - 6:02pm
I do agree we need to educate others,Mia, or else anxiety and panic attacks will never be understood. I appreciate it when celebrities, or ppl with access to the public speak out on issues such as this. I wish someone would come forward and speak about panic attacks and agoraphobia. Thanx again, shasta
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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 12:14am
Kim Basinger has suffered with panic for many years. @ one point was housebound with agoraphobia. She contributed to a documentary done by HBO a few years ago on panic. Naomi Judd & Donnie Osmond have both talked about their panic disorder in interviews. Johnn Depp reportedly is a sufferer. Just FYI, Shasta:) (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 12:57am

Yes, I remember those celebrities you mentioned have talked about their trials with anxiety. I saw Donny on a show a while ago, I think it was Larry King, right after Donny's mom passed away, and he spoke about his anxiety problems. He even has a link on his website to ADDA, which I thought was pretty cool.
If anyone is interested, here is his site with that link...
http://www.donny.com/info/otherlinks

I've always wanted to see that HBO documentary with Kim Basinger,Jan. Have you seen it? I might have to check the video store and see if they carry it. Do you remember what it is called? Thanx Jan! hugs to you too! write soon! shasta

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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 3:58am

Hi Jan,


I didn't know any of that. I too would love to see the documentary. How long ago was it?

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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 8:15am

America Undercover: Panic - A Film About Coping 1998

 

 


 



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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 12:46am
Thanx for the detailed info, Jan.
I will definitely be looking for that documentary at the video store.
hugs,
shasta
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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 10:19am

Shasta,


will you let me know if you find it!!!????


(((HUGS)))


Heather

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