Hey guys, i've been through this forum reading a lot on the topic of anxiety disorder, and its been a great comfort to no that other people go through this. In October (8 months ago) i ate some magic shrooms and had a bad trip, since then its been biting me in the ass and i kept having little 4 second flashes of fear, then one night i completely relived it and threw up all night. A few days after that night i stupidly ate some space cakes, but the weed turned out to be laced with some phsycadelic and i had a bizarre trip, since then (about a month and a half ago) i've been suffering from panic attacks, depression and i sense of not really being here at all, derealisation/depersonalisation. I'm at a loss of what to do. I don't want to go on any medication, i've joined the gym and i'm taking these herbal pills, but they havnt really worked so i'm going to try St Johns Wort, but i'm leaving for China in 3 weeks and i'm away from all my safe things (home, mum etc) and i'm really anxious about it. I was just wondering if any of you could post some suggestions of how to help people get out of this vicious circle of fear and depression? (btw i'm staying off all drugs, i definately do not want to make things any worse!) thank you so so much, peace, elle xxxx:sunglasse
Do a search in google or something on how to cope with panic attacks, there's some really good advice. It's such a big subject, i don't know where to start, but you're welcome to add me to msn or pm me or anything, i've had my fair share of horiffic panic attacks, i don't like the thought of anybody else having them. xxx
It's really good that you're staying off all drugs, they definately make it much worse. Also caffene, nicotine and alcohol all make it worse. And a load of other stuff too... Healthy fruits and veg is usually really good for it, and some nice calming herbal teas like camomile tea.. it's really nice with a teaspoon of honey if you like things sweeter! xxx
i understand you very well ellithetree,actually i have anxiety disorder right now,i have panic attacks,4 months ago i had a teribble depression too,and thought that"that's all,i cant be normal anymore,i will allways scare from everyting,and cant do anything i want"but then i saw its not true..i had therapy treatment for 6 weeks,and i'm already much better..i dont take any drugs right now..cause my psyciatrist said that i can fight with that panic attacks well.maybe i can take drugs later i dont know... i'm a medicine student too,and i can say certainly drugs are not solution all by themselves,you must solve your problems with theraphy too,or there will be recurrence,and slow treatment period...some researchs show that in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders drugs and theraphy have same results... anyway you must see that you are the only one who can get rid of these panics..fight!!and show it who is the boss
I'm confused. Did you have anxiety disorder before or after taking the drugs. My suggestion is to stop toasting your brain cells, but it sounds like you have learned that lesson, or have you... Also, I know others will disagree, but I would be careful with the herbal supps. Who knows what the hell is in them really and they do have side effects to other drugs, etc. Joining a gym is good. Do you go and work out? It is a very good stress reliever. Good Luck, and take care of your body.
take some multivitamins as well... giving your body the necessary vitamins and such will help out. during the panic attacks, my best advice is to just stop thinking about whatever is eating you up and focus on your breathing. slow your breathing down, don't let it speed up. expand your chest, in, and out, slowwly. at least, that's what works with my panic attacks.
