How to overcome panic disorder
How I did it: I started having panic attacks nearly everyday for about five months and had severe paranoia as well. The time that I was panicking was one of the worst experiences of my entire life. Most paranoia and panic attacks are brought on by depression and I am still trying to fit the pieces together now that my mind is cleared of the impending doom of the disorder. Having panic disorder was also one of the most empowering experiences of my life so far. It has taught me not to take myself so seriously and that I do have some control over my life but only over me and my actions. For the longest time I thought I was dying and I had the biggest fear of death at any moment. I thought I was going to suffer from a heart attack at the age of sixteen and I was in and out of the doctor trying to find out what was wrong with me, when it was really all a battle of depression and my lack of expressing my emotions inside of myself. The day I realized I was more than my disorder was the proudest moment of my life to date. I was in class and I felt an attack comming on and I immediately went to the bathroom to avoid making a scene. In the bathroom I talked to myself in the mirror and told myself that I was being rediculous and that I had so much control, even more than I thought I did. I listed mental notes of all the things that I can control, including my mind and even the disorder. I talked myself out of the panic attack and have been able to do so from that day on. Overcomming this disorder is different for everyone and no two people can go about beating it in the same way. It is possible to over come panic disorder and it is possible to live a normal life after the disorder has been eliminated. If anyone needs help at all, feel free to message me and comment back!
Lessons & tips: - List goals and become preoccupied on what it IMPORTANT in YOUR life!
- Read books that identify with you. For me The Catcher in the Rye, The Secret, The Ten Commitments of Love and A New Earth all provided me with great insight about life and how I should follow myself.
- Play games when an attack is comming on.
- If insomnia hits I suggest a natural hebal sleep aid with Valerian in it.
- Hematite and Amethyst stones have anxiety healing properties and can add comfort.
- See a therapist! These people aren't for "psychos" and can really provide you with insight and REAL help! They are truly amazing people.
- Write a list of things that you want out of life
- Write about things that make you happy
- Drink stress relieving tea
- GET OUT OF THE HOUSE
- Get a new hobby
- Try to get a sleep pattern
- Make sure that you are eating normally.
- Drink enough water!
- Excercise to produce endorphins in the brain.
- Talk to someone TRUSTED about your problem, ask them for advice.
- Make a vision board and focus on your goals when you feel stressed.
- Positive affirmations!
- Talk to me!
People doing this:
Norman
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Richmond
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Rockledge
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