Bipolar 1 here. I also have comorbid panic disorder. They are worse than the bipolar, imo. I went to the ER like 3 times for them one month. Doctors got mad at me and accused me of "drug seeking" and said I needed to stop coming in. I knew they were right that I needed to stop coming, but your rational mind goes out the window. You literally feel like you're dying and gasping your last breath. Years ago I woulda laughed at someone saying they had panic attacks. I am not laughing now. They are utter hell and you feel helpless to stop them. They do NOT require stressors - they literally come out of nowhere. In my late 20's they were every day all day for several months. They were so bad I thought about suicide. My psychiatrist put me on the max dose of Zoloft which might have helped knock them out. I have been on that dose for many years and haven't had an attack since. The problem is that SSRIs are known to screw with bipolar moods. I think they have made my moods fluctuate more rapidly, but it's a trade-off I was willing to take. I read a research paper that said 40% of bipolar people have a clinical anxiety condition, so it is a known issue with "us people."
@8GIjane8
3 жыл бұрын
I have a panic disorder and chronic PTSD. It is all very uncomfortable and debilitating.
@sierrabodenman597
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I have tried the cold washcloth on my face but I haven't tried the "five things" method. I have been having a bunch of panic attacks lately and I will definitely try that next time.
@AngelHawks
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry Sierra. Panic attacks are awful. I hope you feel better soon I hope these things help❤.
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