Panic attacks?
13 May 2010
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TAMARA K asked:
My mum died about 3 years ago from Cancer and my nana has been suffering from Panic Attacks ever since. She can’t get to sleep – she gets settled & everything but then her chest starts racing, she’s sweating and gets horrible nightmares. I don’t know how to help her. She sometimes talks about not carrying on any longer and it really frightens me. Does anyone know anything that could help her? I know it’s a difficult subject, but..please
My mum died about 3 years ago from Cancer and my nana has been suffering from Panic Attacks ever since. She can’t get to sleep – she gets settled & everything but then her chest starts racing, she’s sweating and gets horrible nightmares. I don’t know how to help her. She sometimes talks about not carrying on any longer and it really frightens me. Does anyone know anything that could help her? I know it’s a difficult subject, but..please
She needs to see a Dr. and get on medication like Paxil.
She needs to see a doctor for prescription medicine. First they have to be sure it is a panic attack. (There are other things, illnesses, and drugs/medicines that can appear with the same symptoms). Then they may try to get to the underlying problem. Either way, the only thing that could help her would be with prescription medications.
i suggest just continuing to listen to her problems and sharing your feelings about your mother’s passing as well. this will “remind” her that she is not the only one dealing with the loss. then try to do an activity together to relax and take your minds off it. i’m sure that’s what your mom would want.
good luck
medications don’t work all the time plus medications take great risks. i worked wiht my sister in nonexpensive ways that totally got rid of my sisters panic attacks within the last few months she’s had them. my sister has had frequent panic attacks. i helped her by giving her soothing music, water and just talking to her about fun times we’ve had or something dumb that i did. try getting her mind off things that are sad or bad. things don’t always in in happily ever after but you don’t want things to be happily never after so try some of these things. when her chest starts racing have her tell you and sit with her and have her breath in slowly, breath out slowly and sit straight up..it opens the lungs and calms the ribs so they don’t cause rib inflamation which can then increase panic attacks, hope this helps and good luck!
Tamara…see if you can get her to go to her doctor and discuss what is happening. Ask her if you can go with her as it would help both of you to talk to the doctor and know what needs to be done.
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i would suggest that you make sure that your nan knows your there for her and that you can support her i am sure she alreay know this but just confirm it again try and talk about whats going on with her panic attacks. if your a uk citzen try calling nhs direct they can give you advise on the matter. prehaps it would be a good idea if she saw a docter you could go with her and support her.
Hi,
There is this guide by anxiety expert Joe Barry , he has taught thousands of people to be panic free without any medication using a revolutionary new technique, , its really a great guide , it should help you get rid of panic attacks forever in a few days
Hope this helps you and wish you the best of health
Sorry about your Mum. Sounds like your Nan is having panic attacks and anxiety, although you lost a Mom (and I know what that is like) she has lost her child and it is extremely hard on her mentally. Get her to a Dr. to start with and explain everything I’m sure there are some medications she can take, She may or may not want counseling depending on her age, Keep letting her know you love her and are there for here Good Luck
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