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Help Sever panic attacks
| Sat, 03-24-2007 - 11:05pm |
Hi mi name is Diana , it's my first time posting here.I'm 23 yrs old and for about 2m or more i have been experiencing severe panic attacks about everyday before i go to sleep so i don't sleep, i feel like i'm going to die, it feels like a heart attack.I pray and call church radio stations when i feel like that and do prayer request.I can't sleep unless i listen to christian music.I don't have insurance or money to be able to see a dr to get medications so it's hard on me.The first time it happened i thought i was having a heart attack, my husband called the ambulance they took me to the hospital and told me i was just dehydrated and sent me home.After that i kept feeling sick , one night i was watching tv and heard about panic attacks and the symptoms i went online and read about it and i realized that is what was wrong with me , everything i have been feeling was a panic attack.I hardly sleep, i'm tired of feeling sick, no matter what my husband does i can't calm down.I feel like i'm loosing control and going crazy.Please someone help tell me everything will be ok.My email is dacosta26@yahoo.com or you can check out myspace.com/aleacosta.Give me some advice on how to controll it without medication.Thank you for your time.i need a support group sometimes i feel like people around me even my husband don't understand what i'm going through, like im just making it up.I know i'm not.

Community-Based Resources: Many communities have community mental health centers (CMHCs). These centers offer a range of mental health treatment and counseling services, usually at a reduced rate for low-income people. CMHCs generally require you to have a private insurance plan or to be a recipient of public assistance.
Pastoral Counseling: Your church or synagogue can put you in touch with a pastoral counseling program. Certified pastoral counselors, who are ministers in a recognized religious body, have advanced degrees in pastoral counseling, as well as professional counseling experience. Pastoral counseling is often provided on a sliding-scale fee basis.
Self-Help Groups: Another option is to join a self-help or support group. Such groups give people a chance to learn about, talk about, and work on their common problems, such as alcoholism, substance abuse, depression, family issues, and relationships. Self-help groups are generally free and can be found in virtually every community in America. Many people find them to be effective.
Public Assistance: People with severe mental illness may be eligible for several forms of public assistance, both to meet the basic costs of living and to pay for health care. Examples of such programs are Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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Also, though you may think your symptoms are panic, it is always a good idea to see a dr. & have a physical done first. We cannot diagnose you. That has to be done by a professional. If you have been under alot of stress such as a death, health problems, financial concerns, a move, job loss etc. It is possible that this has contributed to your feelings. We have a *coping tips & tricks* folder below. I use the belly breathing & meditation to relax & calm myself. You can teach yourself these techniques.
Please don't be a stranger. Join us in chats on Tues. & Thurs. evenings. You can & will get better. It will take time & that is the hard part): Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Hi Diane & welcome!
Sheri Ann
I have been there. You are not alone. It got so bad with the nighttime panic attacks that I would feel my heart start going as soon as I looked at my bed at night. :-( Terrible feeling.
If you can't see a doctor, I would see if there is some low cost counseling available for you. There are a lot of therapists who use a sliding scale - pay less if you can't afford their full rate.
I often say church is the cheapest form of therapy. Is there a clergyperson you can go see?
Regular exercise (not too late in the day) is important. Yoga and meditation are helpful. Look at your diet. I cut out caffeine and alcohol completely. I try to cut down on sugar but sometimes I just gotta have it. I'm trying to eat yogurt with granola or a popsicle after dinner instead of cookies or other sweets.
I used to listen to books on tape or CD when I couldn't sleep - it helped get my mind off my own misery even if it didn't put me to sleep. You can get those at your local library.
Take care. You aren't alone.