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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?

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1. well im no doctor. but mental effects may turn into physical effects. panicking all the time or anxiety may lead to pain.
2. These are the exact symptoms of panic attacks. This is a very very annoying disorder but it is not dangerous, it can never kill you.Usually seeing a therapist will help you understand more.There are also meds for it but I suggest that this only be used as a last alternative.Learn all you can to overcome this.
3. im feeling this way too : [ but i have this constant feeling of unreality or like drifting.....but i dunno you can go ahead and email me if you wanna talk about thiss : /
4. Because you need something to be anxious about! What you are experiencing are symptoms of the panic attack. You should seek help. Yes, being emotional is part of it.
5. I'm very sorry to hear your going through this, unfortunately that's what panic attacks do, i went through them for years, & just like you i was going to the drs. every 5 mins. and of course there was nothing wrong!! i finally went to a physichiatrist, he put me on paxil & zanax, what a miricle!!i stayed on that for 2 yrs.it fixed my problem, now my much younger sister is going through them, and i try to tell her its panic attacks, but she wont listen, she thinks its something much worse, of course!! how i got out of that too, i read a lot on the subject, that really helped too, i hope you feel better, when it hits you, just tell your self its only a panic attack, and focus on something else.
6. OK i had a little touch of this i did the whole 9 yards, blood test and all. I found that i was at 100%. i think that it is that you almost want something to go wrong so you can feel that nothing is wrong with your mind. The good new is there is nothing wrong with you head or you body. The good new to this is that you will not keep good care of you body witch is something that is always needed. Good luck with saying on top of you game.
7. search my answers for american academy of environmental medicine info
8. if there is nothing wrong with your physiology it may your mind make that panics. You can't think of it because it's in your subconscious mind. Try associatives and dissociatives NLP techniques, may be it can help you. I read a book titiled "NLP:The New Technology of Achievement".
9. Take a vacation. Preferrably with someone you feel at ease being around. When you get back, analyze your environment for triggers, like high voltage wires outside, recurring annoying noises, odors, etc. Also, clean your fridge and check your house for mold, etc. An allergy could make you more vulnerable to such emotional distress.
10. please read this site and help yourself today..its not a scam...it works and im living proof..your not crazy..not mental...just frightened..and tired...yes its completely normal to have all these symptoms..its anxiety..and having a fear of your symptoms keeps them alive...keeps it coming more and more...FEAR....more anxiety...please read this site...i was in your shoes and worse...but im almost recovered....once you see it for what it really is you will be on the orad to recovery..there is hope for you and many otheres..its panic and fear that is scareing you..
11. It definately sounds like panic attacks. I have some of the same issues. Just the other night I thought I had a blood clot in my leg too!!! My leg was aching and for some reason that came to my mind. I was so freaked out. I thought I was going to die in my sleep if the blood clot got to my heart. I just recently went to my doctor and they put me on medication for anxiety. I'm going back tuesday and I think I need some xanax or something to calm me when i get totally panicked. I would talk to your doctor and see what kind of treatments they can offer you. Therapy or a combo of meds should help out a lot. It could be triggered by any # of events in your life. Has anything changed recently in your life? Its really hard to say what is triggering this in you. I have panic attacks over the dumbest things. I actually ask myself why the heck am I freaking out and I have no answer for it. Its the worst feeling in the world, feeling like I can't control myself. I'm afraid I'll panic in a public place or look stupid. I'm just hoping these meds my dr gave me work soon. Hang in there, talk to your doctor and it'll get bettter.
12. Panic attacks have many factors leading to one. It could be an emotional breakdown, or it could be some repressed trauma causing it. But you've been diagnosed, so now you have to learn to deal with this, and maybe alter your life in a way that you could avoid what triggers your attacks. Also it might be a good idea to ask a doctor about medical possibilities, like Klonapin and Diazapam. They usually help you overcome a attack, and help you get on with your life. example, if your leg hurts again for a few days, don't self diagnose yourself with a disorder or a disease, instead, give your self a week, study the pain, is it worsening, is it stabilized, if it's stabilized, then it'll heal, just give it time. study your life habits, and learn when you've triggered a potential anxiety/panic attack, always remove yourself from a situation that you know that;s a trigger, and it's best to avoid (if possible) the situation.
13. I wish I could help but never been able to figure it out myself. I have had so many "massive coronaries" and have gone to the ER so many times you would think I'd get message but don't. It's just a panic attack.
14. 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.