Why do people with anxiety/panic attacks NOT think thats the problem?!

Why do people with anxiety/panic attacks NOT think thats the problem?

ok, so i have been having all the symptoms of panic attacks, and every one of the 4 doctors i've seen came to the same conclusion...anxiety disorder, panic attacks...

they did cat scans, holtor monitor, ekg, thyroid tests and ultrasounds, and multiple blood tests

NOTHING IS WRONG WITH ME BUT THIS PANIC THING!!!

how come i feel like there is something major wrong with me...

this jsut came out of no where...with no reason....i keep feeling like now im turning into a hypochondriac...


every ache and pain i think is something serious...

my leg hurt for the last 2 days, i keep telling myself its a blood clot....i had a 2 day headache, i though was a brain turmor...


i went from perfectly normal to a mental health freak....is this normal for panic things???


i have this....thing, its like im in this defense mode, im always waiting for a panic attack to happen....and now its like im expecting it to happen unless im really busy...

is being emotional part of it?

Hi! I’m so sorry to hear you are suffering panic attacks. I think people are often reluctant to believe their experiences are panic attacks because the symptoms are so physical and ‘real’ – nausea, shaking, heart palpitations, vomiting etc. At first, it is difficult to believe that these physical symptoms can be caused by the way we think. Surely it’s food poisoning? Surely it’s a heart attack? I know that when I was diagnosed, I was quite insulted by the idea that these symptoms were psychological or self-induced!

Try the following steps and you should see your anxiety and panic attacks greatly diminished:

1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.

2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks and anxiety. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/elear... It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far.

3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resource...

Hope you feel better soon. Best of luck.