02-10-2017 09:13 AM
02-10-2017 09:13 AM
I wanted to ask others about panic and anxiety attacks. I read that panic attacks are environmental and so I would react to whats there. I read that anxiety attacks are triggered by stress, trauma you know like emotional mind stuff. I'm not sure well? actually I dont know but these two types of attacks have similar physical symptons but anxiety can be intense. Like breathless, nausea, pressure on the chest and maybe arm, neck, back.
I have had this and there is no heart problems or Dr doesn't suspect angina. When I get this I try to ground. My last episode I wasn't stressed of course my SBD 1 is always maintenance but I didnt think it would cause me to have these 2 types of attacks.
Can someone shed light on this? or suggest other test that I should have?? cheers in advance 🙂
02-10-2017 04:23 PM
02-10-2017 04:23 PM
Hi @Neelix
That’s an interesting question. It’s true that different things in our environment can trigger anxiety or panic attacks. The symptoms you describe are also often associated with panic attacks and anxiety.
It’s great that you are trying to ground when you have this experience. Are there any particular grounding techniques that you’ve found helpful?
I haven’t heard the term SBD 1 before. What does that refer to?
There are lots of others on the Forums who have mentioned their experience with anxiety and panic attacks, such as @Sans911, @CheerBear, @outlander and @Aussiej. Perhaps they have some insights to share from their own experience.
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Hi @Neelix, I am not sure if you hve a smart phone or not, but I use this app called smiling mind app. I find it helps settle me when my anxiety is high and when I am having panic attacks. I will say that it works most of the time. It is not the only thing I use, but it is one thing. If you put smiling mind into the app. store you can download it for free.
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