What is Panic Attacks

A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of b...

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Hello all!!

I'm new to this group, and am excited to find a place to chat about the anxiety I've been suffering from for years. Can't sleep tonight - like many nights. I took a Xanax, but it doesn't seem to be working. I think I'm anxious about the holiday weekend, and having to spend it camping & away from my home. Ugh. Really dreading the morning and the upcoming days. Not sure how I feel about potentially having a panic attack and not having the security of being at home at the very least. Any advice?
Posted on 07/04/08, 02:07 am
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Reply #1 - 07/04/08  6:07am
" life is beautiful dont let the panick attck to take over ur life believe me i have panick attcks and anxiety attcks too but i try to be strong day by day enjoy ur camping my friend "
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Reply #2 - 07/04/08  4:17pm
" you may need to up your xanax dose, your system gradually gets used to it

i think a bigger dose is OK for special occasions "
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Reply #3 - 07/05/08  1:50am
" I AGREE WITH KATE46,I HAVE HAD PANIC ATTACKS FOR A LONG WHILE,BUT NOW I CAN NOT TELL YOU WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME I HAD ONE.WHAT I DO IS TRY AND KEPT MY MIND OFF THE ATTACK AND THINK ON THE POSITIVE SIDE.LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL AND WE ALL NEED TO ENJOY IT.BY THINKING ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE,HELPS ME KEFI MY MINE OFF A PANIC ATTACK. THINK OF ALL THERE IS TO DO.I ALWAYS TAKE MY MED AND TRY AND ENJOY WHAT I AM DOING.I PRAY YOU DO WELL AND ENJOY YOUR CAMPING DAY MY FRIEND. "
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