Do you have panic attacks?

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I just experienced pretty massive panic attack tonight, its been a long time since I had it (since christmas). Do you have panic attacks and if you do, how do you cope with it?

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I smoke loads. Take lorazapam and diazapam. Still trying to figure it out. Dissasociate. Shouts alot and get extremely confused. Feel regretful and deeply suicidal at times. Paintings helps. Music is a life saver. Pets if you can. The odd walk if i can manage it. Cant leave my room much. Fresh food. Self care. Journaling. Doodling. Singing. Dancing. I know it sounds impossible. But seems dressing up and doing make up distracts me alot from pain. Etc.

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Also on an antipsychotic abilify. They want to up the dose and add haldol. But i get even worse through memories being clearer. It seems.

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They suggested EMDR but ive refused as I think I will commit suicide. DBT works for some. I had analytic behavioural therapy.

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I used to get panic attacks since I was 13 (I’m 38 now) but meds have helped. I take amisulpride, haldol, lamotrigine and mirtazapine. If I get panic attack I breathe and tell myself everything will be ok…

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Yeah ive tried a lot of meds fewer than some though. But have a high side effect profile through lunza tests.

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I love meditation and prayer though. I usually do this through painting and expressionistic dance i make up. And song.

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I think you are an amazing person Hadeda.

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Im thjnking of askjng for propranolol for anxiety. Its worked in the past

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I havent heard of that. But im scared of trying new things and not trying to cope creatively if i can.

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Its a beta blocker, usually used for stress but also works for akithisia and anxiety

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I have tried one i forgot the name of. For akasthesia. But i get high from it. But in a small amount it was amazing. As i was in agony without it.

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Why not try again

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I could ask. Thank-you for the suggestion. Just wish I could… procyclodine!

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I never liked proctclidine, felt like it made me weak somehow

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Ok. That surprises me. But we are all so unique.

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I beat panic attacks through therapy that taught me to ignore the fear associated with panic attacks and now I am anxiety and panic free have been for decades…it’s doable…you can message me if you want to know more on how to ignore the fear.

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Its strange as I want to remember my memories however weird that is to say.

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I’ve been drugged and sexually assaulted more than once. I think. Aside other sexual assaults. Etc. So memories are difficult. I get triggered subliminally. My psychologist said it sounded like rohipnol.

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Art and creativity helps me loads.

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