RE: Re: a sudden desire to eat everything off the counter

[Guest guest]

A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear that that comes

without warning and without any obvious reason. It is far more intense

than the feeling of being 'stressed out' that most people experience. I

have had counseling ( behavioral therapy) and take medication for it.

Behavioral therapy focuses on changing specific actions and uses several

techniques to decrease or stop unwanted behavior. One technique trains

patients in diaphragmatic breathing, a special breathing exercise

involving slow, deep breaths to reduce anxiety. Dr Bert

provides a web site teaching these techniques How to treat your own

Panic Disorder. He gives step by step instructions on how to practice

these techniques. They should be practiced when you are feeling your

best. It will then teach your body to adapt to breathing in this way

therefore reducing or eliminating panic attacks. Learning breathing

techniques is necessary because people who are anxious often

hyperventilate, taking rapid shallow breaths that can trigger rapid

heartbeat, lightheadedness, and other symptoms. Another

technique--exposure therapy--gradually exposes patients to what

frightens them and helps them cope with their fears. I also developed my

own form of cognitive therapy once I realized I was having panic

attacks. When it began I would use the breathing techniques and repeat

to myself, " This is only a panic attack. There is nothing wrong. This is

only a panic attack. I will not faint or have a heart attack. This is

only a panic attack. Rescue does not need to be called. This is only a

panic attack. " Etc.

Unfortunately, I refused to take my meds after wls because they were so

bitter when crushed. I did a major spin out of control and the result

was 18 months of disability. My own fault. Stupid. I was just too sick

to make an intelligent decision and my family thought I was taking it,

but I was not. Again REALLY STUPID!! Especially for an RN, but live and

learn, and the entire experience has made me a better nurse.

Amber/FLRN

a sudden desire to eat everything off the

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> counter, and to keep feeding oneself long after fullness, is a

major

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> of panic attack. It may be a one time thing, or attack at the

same time

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> during the days, or different timess on different days. It is not

being

> a pig, it

> is not being unwise or hungry. It is a brain chemical issue

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> ceep gmom

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[Guest guest]

I never liked the treatment I got. I am allergic to the non-addictive

tranquilizers like Navane and Thorazine and I hate taking the addictive

stuff like valium. I have found guided meditation to work the best (that

is if I can stay away from the food.)

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

SRVG 7/16/01

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

479/356/hoping for close to 200

On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 15:36:04 -0000 " Diane "

writes:

> How are panic attacks treated?

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> Diane

> LAP RNY 9/99

[Guest guest]

Amber, I have to ask you, WHY are you crushing your antidepressant/anxiety

meds? I've been on antidepressants for years, and I've never crushed them,

and they work just fine for me.

Jac

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a sudden desire to eat everything off the

> counter

>

>

> Just wanted to remind everyone that a sudden desire to eat

everything

> off the

> counter, and to keep feeding oneself long after fullness, is a

major

> symptom

> of panic attack. It may be a one time thing, or attack at the

same time

>

> during the days, or different timess on different days. It is not

being

> a pig, it

> is not being unwise or hungry. It is a brain chemical issue

>

> love,

> ceep gmom

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

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> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

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