I am so sorry you have an anxiety disorder. I do, too, and I know exactly how you feel.
What you are describing, with the racing heart and the anxious thoughts, is a panic attack. It can take over how you are feeling both mentally and physically and almost make you unable to cope. But panic attacks do not kill you or change your heart rhythm. A panic attack is just a reaction to that stress and anxiety.
Are you in therapy, Lhohertz? Or any sort of counseling? Are you on any kind of medication?
Here's some great info on panic attacks from the Mayo Clinic:
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Hi, Lhohertz,
I am so sorry you have an anxiety disorder. I do, too, and I know exactly how you feel.
What you are describing, with the racing heart and the anxious thoughts, is a panic attack. It can take over how you are feeling both mentally and physically and almost make you unable to cope. But panic attacks do not kill you or change your heart rhythm. A panic attack is just a reaction to that stress and anxiety.
Are you in therapy, Lhohertz? Or any sort of counseling? Are you on any kind of medication?
Here's some great info on panic attacks from the Mayo Clinic:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/panic-attacks/DS00338
And this page has some things you can do while you are having a panic attack to get some relief:
http://www.anxietypanic.com/
How is the stress level in your life right now, Lhohertz? Are there things going on right now that feel out of your control?
March 29, 2010 - 11:34amThis Comment
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