So I recently started having anxiety and have had one panic attack. This is really scary for me and I wanted to see if anyone had any ideas on how to cope and what are some good ways to relieve stress other than drinking beer?
That sucks, sorry dude.
I was having panic attacks for a little while. I read about it, and got to know the symptoms. I actually thought there was something wrong with me, heart problem or something. After I actually figured out it was anxiety, I realized it was all in my head and I was overreacting, I began to calm down. Exercise helps, caffeine does not. I used to go for walks to calm down....do something normal to distract myself, do dishes, clean bottles, vacuum. Old video games that I used to play as a child, like super mario, seemed to help. Also just being in the company of someone I trust, or talking to someone on the phone really helped. I could not have gotten over being anxious alone. I got a lot of support from my girlfriend, relatives, and one friend really helped a lot had also experienced panic attacks and he eventually got over it. That gave me hope.
You can get over it... It won't last forever. Good luck!
I have been trying to identify things that trigger it and am trying to remove those from my day to day life.
I used to have attacks all the time, due to high blood pressure, see your Dr he can help.
whoaru99 said:Little bit different situation but I get anxiety if I'm couped up in an airplane for a long time. Two-three hours no problem but when I do international flights for work I get it. I get a small, non-refillable script of Ativan/lorazepam prior to any trip like that. Helps lots.
fivespot said:Funny, Xfevv. I could have written the exact same post... or ... However you look at it...
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