Posted by AuntieMel on September 15, 2006, at 15:51:14
In reply to could his be anxiety/panic attack?, posted by fires on September 11, 2006, at 14:24:15
I have "panic attacks" and they come on with no warning and have nothing to do with anxiety. I got my first one just sitting in a (rather dull) class.
The symptoms are more a flushing and feeling of disorientation than what a person would think of as panic, so it took a bit of time to figure out what it was.
Meds don't help. I'm not a disbeliever in therapy (I go weekly) but I don't know how it would help with this.
I handle it a couple of ways. Remove myself - even just moving accross the room will help. Cold compresses on the back of my neck. Steady breathing.
And I have an oil I get at a Chinese pharmacy (or grocery) called "White flower." It's just a blend of menthol, eucalyptis and other aromatics. I put some under my nose and inhale deep. It helps.
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