Anxiety/Panic Attacks



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Posted by odie18 20 yrs ago
I have been experiencing a great deal of anxiety and panic whenever I feel trapped. This has happened in taxis, in crowded elevators, in the MTR and the cable cars at Ocean Park (I jumped out before the door shut).


I feel like there's not enough air, my heart rate increases, some sweating, but basically, I want to escape.


Does anyone have any suggestions for coping/getting better?

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COMMENTS
Matilda 20 yrs ago
I would suggest that you find a GP that you trust and can talk to. They will be able to help or advice you of others who can.


Lynne - 2849 0328

Matilda International Hospital

http://www.matilda.org

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odie18 20 yrs ago
Sad - Thank you for writing. I tried to reply to your email, but I got an error message.


I was in counselling for this same problem in 2003. I was prescribed Xanax and also went to see a counsellor. I also took a positive thinking and meditation course. These did help, but eventually, I just forgot that I was scared of taking taxis and everything was pretty much fine in 2004.


This time, the fear is much, much more intense. I'm scared just thinking about being in a car.


I have been to see a GP twice this time. I have been prescibed Xanax again. I am going to see a counsellor next week.


Today, I went to see my Chinese Herbalist at lunchtime. I will let you know how that goes.


I have a colleague who is being treated by a herbalist as well. She didn't suffer from panic, but she could not stop worrying/thinking about work. She now works part-time is seems much more relaxed.


I think it will take some time, but I am thinking about asking for time off work to just learn to relax. I have tried the deep breathing and telling myself 'So what?!', but I'm so scared to take long rides that it will get in the way of doing my job.

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Bebbek 20 yrs ago
I started getting them at one stage in my life. I went to see a naturapath and they gave me this stuff and after a few drops I never got them again!

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Bebbek 20 yrs ago
I started getting them at one stage in my life. I went to see a naturapath and they gave me this stuff and after a few drops I never got them again!

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balzac 20 yrs ago
what sort of stuff?

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harrycarry 19 yrs ago
No response?

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memescottish 19 yrs ago
Why don't you go for acupuncture? Tht may be relating to the liver balance of the yin-yang in TCM philosophy, although it seems absolute abstract. There is a good acupuncturist in Central, Dr. Poon, and you can reach him at 28818267.

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wattsup 16 yrs ago
Who have you been seeing??

Try Julian at Balance Health in Central at 2530-3315. I saw him a few month ago and he was not that expensive... $1600 if I remember correctly. And I was very pleased.

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RichardHK 16 yrs ago
Suggest you learn a little NLP to understand how your body/mind is reacting to these situations. The "Neuro-linguistic Programming for Dummies" book is cheap and quite useful.


Drop me a line for any questions you might have.


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notyou 16 yrs ago
I see a Naturopath who has herbal remedies for basically everything a doctor has drugs for. 25237121She's on Stanley St. There are several people there.They will help you.I don't know what you need, but they have powder drinks which calm people down who have ADD, etc. Liquid camomile helps, etc. Try it!

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