Pannick Attacks

[DQuaN]

I was wondering if anyone else suffers from these. They are ruining my life right now. There are things that would normally be so simple, but now my body tells me "OH CRAP DUDE, DON'T DO THAT WHATEVER YOU DO". Pounding heart, nausea, dizzyness, just to go to the shop to get some ciggys. They are completely irrational and happen, even when I do things that i have many times before.

When I was younger, I took lots of drugs And smoked lots of skunk for 7 years straight. Weed is known for its mental damages. The main ones being severe anxiety and pannick attacks. I guess I am paying the price now

Does this happen to anyone else? If so, how do you deal with them?

 

[Solid Lifters]

Yes, it's why I was a drunk for so long. It's just a buch of you insecurities hitting you at once. So, don't let them. You can control them. Deal with it when it happens. Ask yourself what you're insecure about. Then, work on your insecurities.

I took a strong look at my dirinking and realized it never helped. I would always be drunk and nervous. My fears and insecurities were ALWAYS waiting for me when I sobered up. Every single time. Medicating yourself just isn't the answer.

 

[DQuaN]

I don't drink during the week because of work, but every weekend is just a blur.

 

[Solid Lifters]

I don't drink during the week because of work, but every weekend is just a blur.

Find a hobby. Try it for a month. See if it "weirds you out."

I have the internet, games and TV. Blowing s*** up with homemade explosives works great too, but that's me.

 

[Rue]

I had them a lot when I was about 16 years old and I was afraid to tell anyone about them. I always used to get them lying in bed at night and I used to worry myself sick about things that I had no control over (namely dying of various illnesses). I'm not really sure how when I got over them, but I changed my lifestyle considerably and that seemed to have a positive effect. It happened again more recently when I was in my early 20s and having lapsed back in to a particulary unhealthy lifestyle. I just thought to myself, "I have to change somethings in my life, so I don't have any reason to worry about myself." That kind of solved the problem really. Sorry I can't be of much greater help, but I guess it's good to know other people had them and got rid of them.

 

[DemonSeed]

When I was younger, I took lots of drugs And smoked lots of skunk for 7 years straight. Weed is known for its mental damages. The main ones being severe anxiety and pannick attacks. I guess I am paying the price now

Does this happen to anyone else? If so, how do you deal with them?

I wouldn't say that it's because of all the weed you smoked. there is no scientific proof of any permanent mental damage resulting from using weed. There is some inconclusive research done on this subject, but for ecstasy.

Stuff like this happens after lsd, that's for sure. We call it flashbacks. Panic attacks weeks after last trip, come in split second, gone after few minutes, but they do wreck your head. How did i deal with them? tried to find quiet and closed space with minimium interaction with people, and just wait.

Maybe there is something else that is really bugging you, but you just don't realise it. I'd be more inclined to think that you are trying to avoid/are afraid of some situation that is bound to happen in near future but you would like to avoid it. Sit and think, is there anything happening in your life that you don't fancy too much and would prefer to avoid? Something that stresses you?

If so, i would be looking there as possible cause of your panic attacks.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

I was wondering if anyone else suffers from these. They are ruining my life right now. There are things that would normally be so simple, but now my body tells me "OH CRAP DUDE, DON'T DO THAT WHATEVER YOU DO". Pounding heart, nausea, dizzyness, just to go to the shop to get some ciggys. They are completely irrational and happen, even when I do things that i have many times before.

When I was younger, I took lots of drugs And smoked lots of skunk for 7 years straight. Weed is known for its mental damages. The main ones being severe anxiety and pannick attacks. I guess I am paying the price now

Does this happen to anyone else? If so, how do you deal with them?

I believe this really is the answer. One of my best friends did lots and lots of drugs thruought his life. One day would be find. Then the next day he hated everyone and didnt want to leave the house. He never talks to people and he always thinks people are out to get him. I eventually quit being his friend after about 8 years because of this. He even went to doctors and they told him the excessive drug use damaged him psychologically. If he was alone he was always depressed and smoked cigs like crazy or chewed tobacco. My friend was very unpredictable. He really had great days and really bad days but was such a great guy on the good days. Sucks bad it had to be like this.
I really applaud and admire you for admitting your encounter with drugs could be the problem. Mabey that can discourage any members in here from drugs. 👍

edit: I forgot to ask. What are your hobbies? What do you do to stay busy when your not working?

 

[Touring Mars]

I was wondering if anyone else suffers from these. They are ruining my life right now. There are things that would normally be so simple, but now my body tells me "OH CRAP DUDE, DON'T DO THAT WHATEVER YOU DO". Pounding heart, nausea, dizzyness, just to go to the shop to get some ciggys. They are completely irrational and happen, even when I do things that i have many times before.

When I was younger, I took lots of drugs And smoked lots of skunk for 7 years straight. Weed is known for its mental damages. The main ones being severe anxiety and pannick attacks. I guess I am paying the price now

Does this happen to anyone else? If so, how do you deal with them?

Sorry to hear that you're suffering from this... you need to speak to your doctor about it. There is still a massive misconception that panic and anxiety disorders are something that you have caused yourself, and hence people feel bad about seeking help. Sure, some things like stimulant drugs (speed, E etc.) are not going to help, but if you have a panic/anxiety disorder, you need to know that it can be treated, and most people who suffer from them have never taken any drugs etc. - it is just a natural thing that affects alot of people. It's not about avoiding situations that may trigger an attack - it's about getting help. You might get prescribed beta-blockers, that slow down your heart rate. I know that these really work - some close friends have used them before. The important thing to remember though is that you are suffering from a real medical condition, and don't beat yourself up over how and why you suffer from it... it's a shame that some things are stigmatised in this way really. Even if these attacks are directly related to your previous excesses, that doesn't belittle or diminish the seriousness with which your condition will be or should be treated... all I can say is you need to seek help and don't be shy about it... There are also some pretty good books you can get your hands on that help you to do more straightforward things, like breathing exercises, that can help you when you are actually having an attack... Good luck

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Thats a great answer Touring Mars. 👍