Going to urgent care

[Deleted]

HUGS!!! I wish I wasn't a few hours away. Anything else I can do?! I'll PM my ph# if texts help....

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((Hugs))

[stephreloaded]

Feel better!

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

Oh I'm sorry. They're horrible. I hope Urgent Care can do something to help.

[naeljun]

big tight hugs to you

[Deleted]

What does Urgent Care do for a panic attack? I think you're going to end up with a big bill and no real help. YGPM.

[BlueBayou]

Big hugs!! Hope they can help you there

[hazel]

Oh no! I hope you were able to get help! *hugs*

[starburst604]

Big bear hugs MP.

[TEM325]

I'm sorry you had this occur tonight, but I'm glad you were able to get some assistance. Panic attacks are horrible. I haven't had one in a long time, but I know how they feel and it's scary. Feel better. Hopefully, you have some time to do something pampering for yourself tomorrow even though it's Easter Sunday.

[gault]

I'm sorry. I hope you can rest up for the remainder of the weekend.

[jojoandleo]

Huge huge hugs. I'm PMing you my number. Call me if you need me.

[mcc]

fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck I hate seeing this. I love you mp

[mcc]

Mar 31, 2013 0:15:38 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

Huge huge hugs. I'm PMing you my number. Call me if you need me.

I did this too.  call anytime

[winecat]

I hope you're feeling better. Big hugs...

[jojoandleo]

I just want you to know- I've been there. I know how awful it feels and I love you. More than is healthy to love someone you have never met in person. Whatever you need- take care of you.

[Deleted]

I'm sorry MP. I hope your feeling a lot better this morning. I know how much they suck, I had a m/c and found out he was cheating within 3 days of each other, it was more than I could handle and the panic attacks started.

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[glitzyglow]

I'm sorry mp. I hope you're feeling better today and got a good sleep.

[Deleted]

Hope you're doing okay mp. I'm thinking about you.

[spindle92]

MP I am so sorry this happened to you but I hope after getting the script you were able to get some rest.

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I feel compelled to make a PSA. I am very much only trying to help, since many people here seem to have experienced them. I don't mean to make anyone feel defensive.

Medications such as Xanax (but any, really) will help minimize a panic attack in the short run but will perpetuate the presence of panic attacks in the long run. Many MD's think they're helping by prescribing these, but they do more harm than good because they act as a band-aid and do not address the root cause.

A CBT therapist can help you overcome panic attacks. Sometimes it only takes 1-4 sessions of psychoeducation and a few cognitive interventions, or there are full 12-week protocols if they persist. If you've been cleared medically and know that you're not having a heart attack or dying, then the best thing to do is learn to understand and stop the cognitive-physiological feedback loop that causes panic.

If therapy's not your thing, a book like this may help. David Barlow is like the father of CBT for anxiety/panic.

www.amazon.com/Mastery-Your-Anxiety-Panic-Treatments/dp/0195311353/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1364752405&sr=8-7&keywords=cbt+for+panic+attacks

[prettyinpearls]

Help educate someone who isn't familiar with what a panic attack is like. What are the symptoms? Are there varying degrees of an attack depending on what the trigger is?

Did you drive yourself to Urgent Care? Maybe it's because I don't know a thing about panic attacks, but this just doesn't sound like a good idea if you did. Educate me

[udscoobychick]

I hope you're doing better today, mp!

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Mar 31, 2013 12:56:27 GMT -5 spearmintleaf said:

I feel compelled to make a PSA. I am very much only trying to help, since many people here seem to have experienced them. I don't mean to make anyone feel defensive.

Medications such as Xanax (but any, really) will help minimize a panic attack in the short run but will perpetuate the presence of panic attacks in the long run. Many MD's think they're helping by prescribing these, but they do more harm than good because they act as a band-aid and do not address the root cause.

A CBT therapist can help you overcome panic attacks. Sometimes it only takes 1-4 sessions of psychoeducation and a few cognitive interventions, or there are full 12-week protocols if they persist. If you've been cleared medically and know that you're not having a heart attack or dying, then the best thing to do is learn to understand and stop the cognitive-physiological feedback loop that causes panic.

If therapy's not your thing, a book like this may help. David Barlow is like the father of CBT for anxiety/panic.

www.amazon.com/Mastery-Your-Anxiety-Panic-Treatments/dp/0195311353/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1364752405&sr=8-7&keywords=cbt+for+panic+attacks

I think it depends on the person. For me therapy only did so much and I was still very anxious. With the meds I've experienced a severe decrease in my symptoms and I'm able to function much better. I havent seen any increase and instead quite a decrease. I think these things can really vary by person and circumstance.