What Can I Do?? - Panic Disorders Message Board

DiamondPrincess · 07-31-2003, 09:48 PM

Okay basically i had family here in April and during that time i would say i had 5 bad panic attacks but the whole time they were here i felt sick and was worried i'd like freak out in front of them. Well now i have family coming in 2 days! When i have bad panic attacks i take pre-menstrual pills which are for cramps and tension headaches. They make me a little drowsy which then in turn lessens my attacks but they are still there. I was supposed to go to the Dr last week but they were not accepting any new patients so i just said forgot it and didn't go anywhere else. I always do this say oh i can handle it and then when the time comes near i start freaking out. I hate the feelings of hot flashes, tingling, tension headaches,upset stomach,diarreha, feeling like i'm going nutty. Is there anything else i can take since i can't get meds in 2 days?? i don't know its like when i know someone is coming to visit and has to stay with us (4people this time) its like i worry about having an attack in front of them and possibly freaking out and losing it. Like i won't be able to escape because they will be here. i don't know. i know after this i will be getting on meds i just need to get threw this week. Anything i can do?

normorcrazy · 07-31-2003, 10:14 PM

That's how I am. When I am having an attack I want to be alone. I don't want others to think I'm crazy. I really don't know what to tell you to do other than try to relax and talk yourself through it. Keep busy and try to have fun to avoid the obsessive thinking. Also, let them know what you have been experiencing. They probably won't understand if they've never gone through it themselves, but it will be easier for you if they know what's going on. Good luck and keep us posted!!!

jasmine30 · 07-31-2003, 11:04 PM

Hi,

The only thing I can think of that you can take that will ease your Anxiety/Panic is OTC Benadryl.Its a Antihistamine that will calm you.

You can buy it at the Dollar Store for 1.00 a box 25 MG.I know a woman that takes 100 MG at bedtime to help her sleep.Ive taken up to 50-75 MG at one time.

Other than that I dont know how else to help you...