I am supposed to be used to being apart from my boyfriend, since we have been in LDR for few years, but this time after I came back home from his place, i get Anxiety Attacks if he doesn’t contact me for some reason. And I cant deal with it. What should I do?

Find your happy place. OK, I know it sounds corny but its true. However, you do need to practice. It is not enough to just look for a happy place when you need it but practice it whenever you think about it.

Mine happens to be on a cruise.

For some people it might be a concert or a sporting event.

But again, you must think about what it is and practice going there.

I get Anxiety Attacks for the simplest things, like thinking I have school tomorrow. What can I do to stop that and enjoy myself?

Stress comes from knowing what is right and doing what is wrong. just calm down I also have anxiety, everybody does, just remember that you can’t take back days that have passed you only have now not yesterday or tomorrow but now.

My friend has never had anxiety attacks before that i know of, and all of a sudden she’s supper serious about her weight. I haven’t seen her eat a single thing in a week, and now she’s having a lot of anxiety attacks. i’m nervous for her. is there a relation between the two?

There is a definite physiological connection between anorexia and Anxiety Attacks. When one fails to eat properly the blood sugar levels in the body drop significantly. Low blood sugar can cause irritability as well as high anxiety. From a psychological perspective anytime you deprive the body of needed sustenance for prolonged periods of time it is not unusual for the subconscious mind to recognize this as dangerous and rebel accordingly.

What would cause a beautiful, successful, confident woman to suddenly have bad anxiety to the point where she has bad Panic Attacks, fear of crowds and needs to seek a therapist?
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Thanks. But I’m not talking about myself. I’m talking about someone I care about.

We can’t always know what’s happening in other people’s lives that would cause them to have mental health issues.

The human brain is incredibly complex. There may be a number of factors at play in your friend’s life.

1) She may have a genetically-inherited predisposition, whereby her responses to work or other stressful conditions manifest outwardly in this way.
2) She may have a chemical imbalance – possibly from overwork, stress, diet, or substance intake – which is showing up as anxiety.
3) She may have depression, which can manifest as anxiety.

Whatever the reason, it’s important to remember that beautiful, successful women are not immune from the pressures of daily life. In fact, the opposite may be true.

We live in a day and age where expectations upon young people are far beyond reasonable. It’s an era of instant gratification, transient acquaintances, and material goals. The pressure on all of us to fit into this constantly-evolving society is greater than ever before.

Family structure and stable societal values are no longer the safety net they once were. Mentors are now few and far between.

Gently suggest to your friend that she should see a doctor or therapist. Don’t alienate her by being pushy because people with anxiety are prone to be ultra-sensitive to anything they perceive to be criticism or advice.

Whatever the problem, anxiety is usually the "canary in the coal-mine’. It is a signal that there are deeper, more complex issues beneath the surface. But don’t be too worried – these are very common symptoms nowadays.

Anxiety, agoraphobia, depression, and their associated stress-initiated conditions are treatable and, often, curable.

I get anxiety attacks when I feel trapped, so I am nervous about a cruise I’m taking in a couple weeks & the plan ride to get there. Does anyone have any tips for handling Anxiety Attacks while traveling? Medication doesn’t really agree with me, so that’s probably not an option.

I had suffer from anxiety attacks a while ago, the best thing to do is not to think of them, if before u go on the plane or the cruise u are already thinking that u are gonna have an anxiety attack, u are programming yourself…..just be optimistic about it, dont think about them…if u have one..the best thing to do, that works with me…think that it will soon pass….just dont loose ur head….it will pass it will pass….and if u have a partner, couple….try to talk about anything….anything at all…the worts thing is to be left alone with yourself and your nervous mind. Talk to the guy next to you..sing a song…anything…to distract for a moment your mind.

i think whats been going on with me are Anxiety Attacks. and my mom wants to take me to get a physical to see if i do o_O. i dont understand how a physical can tell me if i do have anxiety attacks or not. can you explain?

You are probably going to the doctor to talk to him/her about your systems. This is how they determine if you have anxiety.

I have severe Panic Attacks when people throw up. seeing htem throw up, hearing them, hearing about someone puking, anything.

everywhere i go, especially crowded places, im terrified someone is going to puke.

I know they say the best way to stop anxiety is to over come it and face it. but i really dont feel like going and watching someone puke. thats gross beyond gross.

what should i do? im sick of feeling like this.

You should really speak to your doctor about this!… Do you see a therapist?… If not then you should start seeing one on a regular basis, they can teach you some really great life strategies and skills on how to cope better with your Anxiety Attacks! Just try to relax when you can… When you’re home maybe try listening to some relaxation music, close your eyes and just focus on the peace full music, it’s kinda like meditating! If you have faith in god or even if you are a spiritual person then praying or meditating in the spirit while doing this can really help! But you should get therapy for this as well!… I hope that helps…Hang in there!

I have very irrational Anxiety Attacks that make it more and more difficult to for me to drive my car. I never have them anywhere else… only when i drive… ANY ADVISE IS TREMENDOUSLY APPRECIATED! Thank you

The car is where I had my first one, blacked out in fact. You need to see a counselor, they will give you some meds that you use when you feel one coming on, the car is one of the most common places for this to happen, especially on overpasses, bridges, and in traffic.

First rule is, get off the freeway and drive through town if you need to, because anxiety makes you feel trapped, know on city streets there is always somewhere to turn, and head in another direction, keep your windows down or AC on, and air will usually reduce the level of intensity of the attack.

Limit caffeine and other stimulants, niccotine, and stuff like that, as they will set attacks off.

Breathe, this important, this is why I blacked out, the feeling of helplessness, and death swarmed me so fast I stopped breathing, and lost consciousness wound up three lanes over dont know how I did not wreck. So breathe, a panic attack in the car is dangerous to you and everyone around you.

Overtime you will learn to talk yourself through the attack, and you will understand that anxiety/Panic Attacks are all mental, therapy will help you, and over time you will be able to cope.

Good Luck

If you want more info got to www.mebmd.com and look up anxiety disorders

I have been having terrible Anxiety Attacks multiple times a day and I have some ongoing anxiety throughout the whole day. What bothers me is that i know i could prevent all this if i just stopped worrying about the anxiety. In other words the source of my anxiety is my anxiety. Every conversation i have im only half thinking about what im saying and hearing because im always thinking in the back of my head about this anxiety problem. So how can i end this?

It depends if you are hoping for drug intervention to help relieve your symptoms or if you are after a genuine long term solution. You could try speaking to your GP, who may prescribe you some kind of tranquiliser or possibly refer you for some counselling. Its not for everyone, but hypnosis can be massively effective in helping people who suffer from Panic Attacks, so you may want to look into it.

I have been having Anxiety Attacks lately due to the stress from school. I am studying engineering, and there is really no way I can lighten the work load (the cause of the stress). I really have no time to meditate or exercise because I am always doing homework. Is there any other quick way (besides meds) to help deal with this?

OMG i have the same problem!!! I thought i was the only one!

Sorry I dont have a good answer, but i would also like to know some methods that will help!

People have told me just to take like 15 minutes a day and worry all i want and be totally anxious but after that 15 minutes is over, i can’t worry the rest of the day, any thing that happens was meant to happen.