Mitya
15-08-12, 14:35
Hello, there
I came across this site whilst searching for help with my current problem - or shall we say challenge. It's reassuring (yet also unfortunate) to find there are many others with similar issues.
I have recently begun getting mild panic attacks. They take the form of increased heart rate, flushed head and a fear of fainting.
They began after a recent period of illness. The reason is this: my illness first manifested itself as a near-fainting episode on an underground tube train. I then became ill for several weeks. I am over that now, but the fear of passing out stays with me.
I have good days and more difficult days. Yesterday I had no problem - this morning I had such an attack.
I consider myself mentally strong and I have very few stresses in my life that I am aware of. I have a great wife and family, and, crucially, love my job. I don't over-stretch myself (I've been working at home for weeks now, due to this). I am a positive thinker and avoid negativity wherever possible, in all its forms.
I have begun yoga and meditation as a means to control this. Themes like self acceptance, inner peace and forgiving whatever has caused this, surface often in materials I read. On the advice of someone else, I am trying to focus on what I want (to live my days normally) rather than on what I don't want (the panic) - dwelling on the latter only makes more likely its appearance.
I am just wondering if anyone can associate with what I have described or has been through a similar thing.
One message of hope I can give is that I have been told panic attacks are not dangerous. Yes, they are scary, but they are just a natural response to perceived danger.
Thanks in advance, guys
Mitya
p.s. I'm 32, tee-total, don't smoke or do drugs, have no more than one drink containing caffeine a day, and exercise.
I came across this site whilst searching for help with my current problem - or shall we say challenge. It's reassuring (yet also unfortunate) to find there are many others with similar issues.
I have recently begun getting mild panic attacks. They take the form of increased heart rate, flushed head and a fear of fainting.
They began after a recent period of illness. The reason is this: my illness first manifested itself as a near-fainting episode on an underground tube train. I then became ill for several weeks. I am over that now, but the fear of passing out stays with me.
I have good days and more difficult days. Yesterday I had no problem - this morning I had such an attack.
I consider myself mentally strong and I have very few stresses in my life that I am aware of. I have a great wife and family, and, crucially, love my job. I don't over-stretch myself (I've been working at home for weeks now, due to this). I am a positive thinker and avoid negativity wherever possible, in all its forms.
I have begun yoga and meditation as a means to control this. Themes like self acceptance, inner peace and forgiving whatever has caused this, surface often in materials I read. On the advice of someone else, I am trying to focus on what I want (to live my days normally) rather than on what I don't want (the panic) - dwelling on the latter only makes more likely its appearance.
I am just wondering if anyone can associate with what I have described or has been through a similar thing.
One message of hope I can give is that I have been told panic attacks are not dangerous. Yes, they are scary, but they are just a natural response to perceived danger.
Thanks in advance, guys
Mitya
p.s. I'm 32, tee-total, don't smoke or do drugs, have no more than one drink containing caffeine a day, and exercise.