I have really bad panic attacks, especially in assemblies at school- I dont like just sitting there, having to stay still and it makes me feel stiff and shaky, i cant breathe and when theres loud music it makes my heart pound like mad and i feel like i need to get out. It just feels horrible, and i dont know why i get them, sometimes theyre just really random, like ill be sat in the car and i start to feel really light headed like ive just been blowing a balloon or something. I get them when i talk to people too and my mind just goes blank and i dont know what to talk about. Ive been having them for years now, and im just fed up with them! I dont want to actually go to a psychiatrist or anything, i just wanted to know if you could tell me how to control them or if you have any tips?
Hello, Your symptoms are reflective of pain disorder, and they seem to be quite broad in settings-from home to cars and assembles etc.making you rather incapacitated. All of this reflects the increasing severity. You don't want to see a psychiatrist, so I will try to help you with some tips but if they don't work enough for you or the illness seem to worsen, then you should visit a psychiatrist-- for your well-being! Tips- -go for brisk walks 30-45min daily-practice deep breathing technique of relaxation- JPMR and do it daily(you will easily find its video on net)-shun the habit of having tea/ coffee to zero or bare minimum-avoid any Chat Doctor. Try these along with reverse counting whenever you face such a situation to distract your self.you know that this episode always pass without doing any harm to you.so, try to be cool and in control of situation. If these tips work -fine .else, it will be very negligent on your part in not visiting a psychiatrist. Wish you good health and speedy recovery.