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Counseling for panic disorder
I am having panic attacks from last couple of months. Panic attacks like - Leg and hand shivering, shortness in the breathing, a little disturbance awaken from the sleep etc.
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Hi, I am sorry you are feeling this way. I am sure this is tough. Panic attacks are a result of some deep seated subconscious trauma being triggered which leads to an unwanted sudden emotional release of fear. The panic comes from this trigger. We will have to bring this up in a safe space and work on healing it slowly to ensure you feel healed and safe.
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The most effective solution for dealing with anxiety for me personally was waking up early. Iam not a morning person but once i tried this, i was surprised how good this made me feel. It helped me find peace and calm myself down. Having so much time in my hand I could do small things that made me happy and I felt a sense of accomplishment just by waking up early. I feel the most anxious during the night- so sleeping early really helped me tackle it to a great extent. Meditation was another thing I tried when my anxiety was at its peak. Trust me- for someone who thinks a lot, it is no joke to shut your mind down and focus on your breathing. I could concentrate for very few minutes in the beginning but my thoughts kept spiraling back. So listening to some meditation music while i meditate helped me increase concentration. It helped me analyse my recurring thoughts and gave me more clarity about them. Mostly during such times I don’t feel like interacting with anyone- thinking that nobody will really understand how i feel. It’s great if you can talk it out and rant everything going on in your mind to someone who cares to listen. Taking it all out really helps. If you’re someone who is not comfortable with addressing this with anyone, then you can try writing down all that is going on in your mind. Once you take it all out in any manner, you will feel relieved. If you feel like you are stuck between your thoughts and feel very helpless, just do SOMETHING. Take a walk, call up your friends and talk about something random, play with your pet - just do something to break that cycle that is going on in your head. Do anything that will distract you even for sometime. Take action without overthinking anything. Just go for it. Being positive and thinking right is almost impossible during such times. One of the main reasons i avoid talking to people during this time is because they may feel bad/ give some positive shit which is not what I want. You know yourself the best- try starting small and appreciating small wins. Having a motivational self-talk session/ looking in the mirror and giving yourself some positivity might help. Appreciate yourself for how far you have come and remind yourself about your strengths. Try to get a balance of the basic things that need to be right- Sleep, food, health and water level. Once you get these things in check it will show better results over time. Having any kind of physical activity or a workout routine will help you fight anxiety. Doing this releases endorphins which trigger a positive feeling in the body. It will also help you reduce stress, improve sleep and help in fighting with anxiety and depression. If all the above things do not help and you are still stuck with being anxious, then there is just one way out. Confrontation. Ask yourself what is troubling you and analyse your thoughts. Address it and not run away from it. You have to feel the anxiety, be curious about it and seek answers and find out what is really going on. There will always be an underlying message or something you’re trying to run away from and are too weak to confront that. No matter how much you run away from it, sooner or later you will have to face it. This is a long process and you need to be strong and have patience to tackle it. Lastly, know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. This feeling is just temporary. Think of it as your body’s way to communicate something with you. We feel this only when we have lost perspective and when we are lacking inspiration. We have to just find ways to get out of the drama going on in our heads and gain perspective. Anxiety is something most of us go through at different levels. We are just too weak to talk about it. It is a part of being human- you are not alone.
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Hi You have to find out what caused you to have panic attack.trTreating the root cause is beneficial.  May be because of a past trauma.If you have  phobias that also should be treated
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assessment and counseling by a counselor.Behavioral therapy is good.You can write down the thoughts and emotions before the attack . If you feel you are out of control take dep breath for 4 conunt hold it for 4 counts and exhale for 4 conunts or distract yourself with some other activities
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Hi Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for panic attack. It is necessary to know what is making you feel anxious. A psychologist will help you feel calm.
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Consult a psychologist
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Contact me for counselling session. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Hi..you can use this method for instant relief. Sit in a quiet and comfortable place. Put one of your hands on your chest and the other on your stomach. Your stomach should move more than your chest when you breathe in deeply. Take a slow and regular breath in through your nose. Watch and sense your hands as you breathe in. The hand on your chest should remain still while the hand on your stomach will move slightly. Breathe out through your mouth slowly. Repeat this process at least 10 times or until you begin to feel your anxiety lessen.
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connect with psychologist for proper investigation
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Hi, Panic attack has a direct relationship with a traumatic event in our life. As you say it has been started last couple of months, you need to evaluate your quality of life, quality of your relationship, and etc... Always there is a reason. Psychologist/therapist can help you to find out the reason and help you to get rid of all thoughts which you have in your subconscious mind. Please do take care.
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consult with a psychologist/therapist as soon as possible.
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Hi... Counselling/Psychotherapy is the best treatment for anxiety and panic attacks. In some cases a combination of medication and psychotherapy works well. Use of medication is based on the severity of symptoms and potential risks involved. Typically, panic attacks reduce in frequency and intensity within 3-4 months into weekly counselling sessions. Complete recovery may take some time but the impact on daily life functioning is improved greatly. It depends on the root of the condition. If it is psychosocial in nature, only Counselling works well. But if it is biological or genetic, Medication plays an important role in the treatment.
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Consult a Psychologist first and a Psychiatrist later. CBT along with Lifestyle Changes and Interpersonal Guidance and Counselling is required.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil Senior Psychologist Cell: nine six seven one three zero three one three four Website: https://gunjanmaithil.wixsite.com/therapy App: http://wix.to/fechb08?ref=cl
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