does anyone suffer from anxiety attacks here?

I get really bad anxiety attacks, get really overwhelmed with things I need to get done (I tend to get myself in too many things all at once0 . during these times, I do actually prefer to be alone because I do tend to also get irritable and I dont want to lash out to others and regret it later. Right now, i take a benzodiazepam either valium, rivotril or xanax. I also take a SSRI mainly for depression but studies are now showing that it helps for General Anxiety disorder. I have a friend who has anxiety attacks that arent frequent and she just takes a xanax only when she feels the attack coming or happening. dont know if you are actually seeing a psychiatrist or counselor, if not, maybe you should, he/she would be able to tell you what your options are.

Hi rinku! :) I had suffered the same as you do, too. Usually, I do some exercise, jog around the park. Also, I write down what I'm feeling, so I have a way to burst out my emotional burden. take care and God bless! \(",)_

Yes i have been having reactions lately myself..for me it started last year and i dont know why it just came about..i will be in a store..and al of a sudden it feels like someone is crushing my chest or heart..and i have probs breathing and i feel like im gonna pass out..and i did a few times last year,,i meditate..and that helps sometimes..but not all..i talked to my doctor and he gave me attavan,Cymbalta and Effexor..i dont recoomend Cymbalta at first..it makes u veruy drowsie..but im used to it now..but i would deff get soemthing pill form to help you..you just may want a second opinion than your moms hun..if u reasearch anxiety and attacks..theer really isnt any way around it to help you..i wish u the very best luck with your fight,,lots of hugs..April

I too suffer from anxiety attacks. I start behaving rude to my family members. I dont feel like talking to friends and neighbours. I found a solution myself. Becuase it is only you yourself who is gonna help. What I do is I try to divert my mind. I try going for walks, reading something, watching good program on TV, talk your problem to your better half. These small things help a lot. Try doing them.

Yes I do. I just did a post that there where a lot of really good replies to. You may want to check it out.I would post a link but I can't copy and paste yet.

Well true, depression causes attacks and most health problems, its highly dangerous and hence we should learn to manage depression.

I do suffer from anxiety attacks from time to time but not as much the last few years. Sometimes I get a bit overwhelmed at work when several students and coworkers need my help all at the same time. I have to keep explaining that I can only help one person at a time. I hear yoga is a good way to relax or listening to some soft music. A nice bubble bath works well too. Or even going for a walk at a park might help.

Anxiety is natural, it is our protective mechanism - just don't let it get out of control. I feel anxious before any performance or when I have to face someone or when I am sure I will miss my train or bus - but I calm down once the action is over. Meditation helps us in overcoming anxiety.

I've had my share of anxiety attacks in my life. Best way I've found to deal with them is put some distance between yourself and others for a short time while you get yourself grounded again and then come back that way you don't start a chain reaction or snowball effect. A lot of it is just being aware that it's happening and convincing yourself it's all just a funky mood you're in. Try to find out what's causing them and decide if it's specific elements in your life causing it or if there's just something going on physically. If it's the latter then my suggestion is to see a doctor and see if some type of medication would help you out. In a lot of cases, though, the meds side-effects can be worse than the problem they're trying to solve.