panic attacks Options

[voguelove]

okay, so i know that i have generalized anxiety disorder and i often get panic attacks or episodes where im just going completely crazy with fear. the thing is, my dad is pretty much..anti medication and refused to put me on anything. and i guess im fine with it as long as i know how to control them. but i dont.

my hands are always sweaty when i have to play solos in orchestra, my stomach is always in knots right before a race, and my hearts pounds really fast even when theres nothing to be scared of. im just wondering if anyone knows how to cope with it without medication.

i know that people always say, "breathe. just breathe," or just to tell myself that everything will be okay. yea, it doesnt work. im just so frustrated with bad performances because of my nerves. AH, it's so annoyingg...

[elaboratedream]

panic attacks can be really hard to manage without medications, but if your dad won't let you go on meds, then I guess you have no choice but to try to control it yourself.

I have a lot of panic attacks too, and I prolly should be on meds, but I really don't like them. (It wouldn't just be meds for anxiety, it would be meds for bipolar, and I HATE bipolar meds)

I know you hear it a lot, but it is important to try to control your breathing during a panic attack. If you can slow it down, take deep, relaxing breaths, that can help a lot. Just keep reminding yourself that you have nothing to freak out about. I know during panic attacks your thoughts can go out of control, my suggestion is to try to slow them down and think calming thoughts. I know how hard it is, but at least trying all these things should help.