Medication is not an option, so don’t even bother. Therapy is good for coping ie. not blowing your brains out. What else is there?
I’m not against therapy! Where did you get that idea?

I’m sorry that mediation is not an option for you because it has proven to be the only effective treatment in combination with therapy for bipolar disorder.

However, if your exploring alternatives there are not any alternative therapies that have been proven by medical science to effectively treat the symptoms of bipolar disorder and far as "all natural products" there is no such thing as all natural and these products are not tested for safety as well. so be very careful of what you put into your body that has not been tested for safety or effectiveness.

I also need to know the typical signs of it.

KNOW WHAT TRIGGERS YOUR PANIC DISORDER IS RITICAL:

http://www.anxiety-panic-treatment.com/panic-disorder/

1. Recurrent Panic Attacks
A panic attack is a sudden and intense feeling of terror, fear or apprehension, without the presence of actual danger. The symptoms of a panic attack usually happen suddenly, peak within 10 minutes and then subside. However, some attacks may last longer or may occur in succession, making it difficult to determine when one attack ends and another begins.
Many people may experience a panic attack once, or even a few times during their lives. However, in order for a panic disorder diagnosis to be made, one must experience recurring panic attacks that are not caused by the effects of drugs, alcohol or another medical or psychological condition.

2. Persistent Worry About the Implications of Panic Attacks
Because panic attacks result in such intense physical sensations, it is not uncommon for some people to become convinced they are related to an undiagnosed and possibly life-threatening medical condition. This may mean trips to the nearest emergency room or doctor’s office and intensive testing to rule out physical disease. But, even when assured that these symptoms are not life-threatening, it may do little to put the sufferer’s mind at ease. The feelings experienced during panic attacks are so overwhelming and uncontrollable, sufferers can become convinced they are going to die, are going crazy or that some medical condition has gone undiagnosed.

3. Behavioral Changes
So frightening are the symptoms of panic disorder that you may develop behavioral changes in an effort to avoid having another panic attack. For example, this may include avoiding physical exertion because the associated breathlessness and increased heart rate mimic panic symptoms.
Agoraphobia is a common complication of panic disorder that includes an intense fear (panic response) of being in certain situations in which escape is difficult or potentially embarrassing, or where help is not readily available. Such situations may include leaving home alone, being home alone, traveling by car, train or bus, being in an elevator, being in a crowd, being in a large store or mall, being on a bridge or standing in a line.

4. Persistent Concern About Having Another Panic Attack
Because panic attacks associated with panic disorder occur suddenly and without a known cause, may people find themselves worrying about when and where the next attack will occur. The anticipation of the next attack may cause you to feel anxious and interfere with your ability to fully function in your everyday life.

I’m going for 10 years this september along with my depression
I have never quit treatment, yet I fail to recover

You mean they last that long??? OMG. I just started getting them like 2 monthes ago… Im getting help and stuff but other than that.. omg…

And how would their treatments differ? Can they both prescribe medication if needed?

A psychiatrist can actually prescribe medicine to help treat while a psychologist will discuss possible treatment options. I’d go with the psychiatrist.

I dont mean suggestion/clinical hypnotherapy, The hypno analysis one.

If you had this therapy, did you find it worked? Did you find out something you had repressed and had to remember, how did you deal with that? Any more info other than this would be very much appriciated.

Thanks

Rachie
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Hallo Rachie.
I am a practising Hypnoanalyst.
It works by getting to the root cause.
I have helped many who suffer from any phobias to frequent Panic Attacks and much more.
It works much more thoroughly than simple therapy, but is a little more costly.
You could expect to pay £600 for 12 one hour sessions, which will get to the root cause, and, in effect, give you a completely fresh start in life.
You will then have no hang ups, fears, phobias… and something else… it will almost guarantee that your weight problem, whether it be too much or little will balance out to the "norm"
Worth £600?
You betchya!
When going through the process you will be confronting that irrational fear, which your mind has repressed.
You will bring it out into the open… face it, relive the "event", and move on with your life.
It is worthwhile just to get rid of all the clutter in our minds.
Well Rachie, I do hope this has painted a clearer picture for you.

Hi, would anyone know if there is a natural or herbal remedy for panic? For the past 4 years or so I have been avoiding lots of places where there is alot of people around or the place is hard to escape (like the middle of the mall or something), because right away i start to panic and my heart starts pounding and i get dizzy and start to feel faint (almost like im just about to pass out but i never actually faint), most of the time the feeling will happen, but then on occasion it will quickly pass once i get used to the setting im in or the place is easy to escape. These little spells only last like a few seconds to a minute. I know it sounds weird but i also KNOW its all im my head. Im not depressed or anything i just want to go back to public places and not have to worry about getting those horrible feelings at all. And it mainly only happends when im not in my comfort zone (like house or at work). I dont feel like going to a psychologist and have them throw me on anti-depressents but if its a last resort i might consider (if it works). I’m 0 sure that there is nothing physicaly wrong with me, its just fear. What would you call this kind of thing? Panic Attack? Panic Disorder? Anxiety? Anxiety Disorder? Agoraphobia? or just plain Fear? Please if anyone can help me i would greatly appreciate it. I can’t continue living this way because it will only get worse as it already is. Thank You!

In Wikipedia, the definition of agoraphobia is given as: "Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, often precipitated by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape. As a result, sufferers of agoraphobia may avoid public and/or unfamiliar places. In severe cases, the sufferer may become confined to their home, experiencing difficulty traveling from this "safe place."

That does sound like what you are describing. I’m not a doctor, but I think maybe you have agoraphobia plus Panic Attacks. You should probably see a doctor and/or a counselor if this does not go away. I had something similar to this when I was 13-14 years old, and basically didn’t leave the house apart from when I had to go to school (and I tried to get out of doing that too).

Re. natural remedies, many people like to use aromatherapy for anxiety and panic attacks. This can both help to keep calm and relaxed generally so that you are less likely to get these attacks, and can also be used when you feel an attack coming on.

Lavender is good, and so are helichrysum (also known as everlasting or immortelle), frankincense, and marjoram. You can put a few drops of one or a combination of two or more oils in a warm bath to relax you at night. Or mix a few drops of aromatic oil with a larger amount of grapeseed or olive oil and massage into your skin.

You can carry a small bottle of lavender (or other) oil with you and put a couple of drops on a tissue to inhale when you start feeling panicky.

Also, both for prevention and acute cases, you should breathe deeply and slowly. Practice the yoga breathing technique where your stomach expands when you breathe in and contracts when you breathe out (the opposite of how most people breathe). In the beginning, hold one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest and start the process by breathing in while your stomach goes out, etc. Then it will come naturally.

This breathing technique is a great way to calm down by lowering your heart rate and blood pressure.

For many more ways to prevent and also deal with anxiety disorders and panic attacks, see http://eb.57tips.com/anxiety-panic-attack

I’m sure panic & anxiety begin in the mind and go much farther than that. I’m trying to get some clarity about the essential differences between the two, and if changes to your diet can begin the treatment process.

Panic attack is a short-term response to fear (which may or may not recur at regular times) while an anxiety disorder is a longer term problem that is chronic in nature.

There’s a thin line between the two and the symptoms often overlap. Emotional factors trigger a panic attack and cause reactions like excessive sweating, trembling, fear of dying or choking.

An anxiety disorder goes beyond psychological factors and includes physical symptoms like chest pain, sudden chills, fatigue, insomnia & shortness of breath.

A low carb diet rich in vitamin B is one way to tackle panic & Anxiety Attacks. It keeps your blood sugar level in check and eases nervous tension.

For which disorder was electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) originally developed as a treatment?
a. panic
b. schizophrenia
c. bipolar disorder
d. cyclothymia

So, I guess this is a test question and I have to pick from the above….
Having to pick the best answer, it would be "C" Bi-polar/Manic Depressive Disorder

But training has taught me differently….depression, not listed.

A word of advice when test taking….try not to read too much into the question.

"C" is your answer.

Can a panic attack be dangerous to your health? I have developed panic disorder. I have heard that the symptoms are not dangerous no matter how uncomfortable and full-blown they get, but I wanted to hear other people’s experience with it? I am trying to work through my panic attacks with cognitive treatment. I still have fear of being somewhere alone where I will have a massive panic attack, and there will be no escape, and no one will help me.

I have had a panic disorder for over 20 years. They certainly feel dangerous but, as my doctor has explained to me unless you already have a serious condition you will be fine.

After having years of Panic Attacks, before seeking treatment. I can tell you that no one I have met or myself have suffered health problems for having them.

It helps to keep a cell phone with you, it gives you a feeling of security = )

How long time was the treatment?

Which was the medicine that you took?

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Depression- had it for 12 years, but only had treatment for the last 5 years. Can’t remember all the medications but Effexor XR, Resperidone, Lithium, Avanza, Seroquel, Epilim, those are the ones I remember.

Panic Disorder- only had it for less than a year, learnt skills to cope instead of medication. No longer have any trouble with it