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Panic Attacks are NOT Dangerous!
I read a very interesting article from the British newspaper, The Guardian about panic attacks.
First of all, I agree with what they say… that if you ever had a panic attack, it won’t harm you… even though it is frightening to you and your feelings. And they usually go away after a few minutes or so.
My point here is that panic attacks are NOT dangerous to your health! It is just your body simulating a response to an imagined danger. You may feel that the end of the world is here… your heart may feel it is pounding like an African drum… you may have difficulties breathing… and you may feel yourself getting dizzy… and your fingers and toes may be shaking.
But it is not-real! To you yes… but there was no danger!
There never was any danger nearby to cause your body to respond in this way… but as you get deeper in the abyss of panic and anxiety attacks… you will start to worry and fear getting ANOTHER panic attack.
All this worrying leads to what medical doctors would term as panic disorder. And yes, there are treatments. You should go to your medical doctor first to get a diagnosis before doing anything else.
Because you will never know if your symptoms isn’t one of a more severe and life threatening condition such as real heart attacks or something else. So be sure and talk to your doctor.
And if your doctor decides that yes, you do have a panic disorder, he may prescribe some medication or try to get you to schedule some therapy with an expert.
But my experience and from what I read from the testimonials of the Panic Away site, it seems that medication and therapy just alleviates your symptoms. What it means is this is just temporary. If you stop taking your prescription or stop seeing your therapist, your anxiety and panic attacks will come back!
Truth be told, I discovered this the hard way… until I was turned to Panic Away by Barry Joe McDonagh. This self-help book completely changed my life for the better. I am now able to live my normal life without any fear of another panic attack or anxiety attacks. And I cured myself using Joe’s advanced pychological methods within a couple of days.
Yes, you read this right. I cured myself in two days! And this is why I created this blog to get the word out there that you don’t have to needlessly suffer from your panic disorder because there is help out there that will stop it cold.
Go here to read what I’m talking about – Panic Away. Be sure to read some of the many testimonials from grateful folks who used the book to cure themselves.
Kate 
Topics: Panic Attacks | Tags: Anxiety Attacks, joe barry, Panic Attacks, Panic Away | 11 Comments »
February 12th, 2009 at 7:16 am
I have the article re. panic attacks. However, my worst symptom is a feeling of choking which is particularly bad when I try to eat something and no mention is made of this. This feeling, together with a dry mouth can sometimes last for hours at a time and comes on unbidden but does not form part of an actual panic attack. I saw an an ear nose and thorat consultant two years ago who put a camera down my throat and could find nothing untoward but the feeling still persists. I can find no answer or relief to my problem at all and cannot see how this can be related to panic disorder. I am also a very busy person who does not sit and brood -I have a very full life with a lovely husband and two grown up children and a very good mum and dad but I just cannot get better and I do not know if there is anyone in this world who can help me.
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February 12th, 2009 at 8:24 am
The sensation of choking is one of the symptoms of panic attacks. But I’m glad you saw a specialist that ruled out anything more serious. My suggestion would be to try Panic Away and see if it helps you. You have 60 days to try it out and get your money back if it doesn’t work for you. Not only that, you can also email the author, Barry Joe McDonagh and ask him about it…
I wish you well,
Kate
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February 24th, 2009 at 12:38 am
my experence of panic attack is…
It happens if am in a crowed place or when i enter some where for the first time but i all ways seem to over come it…its a strange feeling mixed with paronoia involved if that makes any sence. It could just be nerves.
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February 28th, 2009 at 4:43 am
I fear the symptoms that I may make a scene of not natural sudden yelling in front of them or a movement that is abnormal
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July 29th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Dear Kate,
I was actually wanting information about panic attacks for an eight year old boy who may suffer from them in a school situation. But I find all the information interesting as well
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August 13th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
While panic attacks are not dangerous and you won’t die from them they disrupt your life so much it is kind of a death. I’ve been dealing with them for forty years. For how much my panic and fear and anxiety and agoraphobia I might as well be gone. The loss in my life cannot be measured. The lost vacatons, dinners with friends, flying….you get the picture. Panic attacts not dangerous, they ruin your life, I think thats dangerous
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Laura Reply:
October 26th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I do not agree with your assumption that you cannot die from a panic attack. You can have a panic attack bad enough and often enough that your heart gives out. The biggest problem I have in an attack is breathing but I’m also worried about my heart and what it’s doing because my family history has heart problems. Panic attacks also stop me from fully enjoying life because they put a limit on the things that I do, especially for fun.
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Kate Reply:
October 26th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Hi Laura!
First of all, I am really sorry to hear about your panic attack symptoms. And it really does sound that your underlying conditions are pretty serious. So I hope you did see your family doctor…
Having said that, my understanding is that panic attacks by itself isn’t dangerous… it is just your body overreacting to stress… and many symptoms of panic attacks mimic more serious underlying medical conditions.
And it does sound like you do in fact have some possible serious medical conditions because of your family history.
I’m sure someone with medical knowledge would say that panic attacks could exacerbate your potential heart conditions. This is why you should get yourself check out if you haven’t done it yet… and then review your options how to deal with your panic symptoms.
Good luck and god bless,
Kate
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September 17th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Dear Kate
I am sorry if i haven’t been in touch but i am having a bad time at he moment had lots of side effects to the drugs and been on a new drug and its not quite kicked in yet.
Anxiety at its highest in a morning feel like i am going mad. Absolutely worn out wake up feeling anxious go to bed knackered and anxious.
Starting CBT and cpn doing all she can even though only seen her twice.
Feel badly let down by the doctors. I have three boys and my husband died last year and i think it just hit me.
That’s it for now speak soon.
H***** (name withheld for privacy)
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November 4th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Dear Kate,
I had a panic attack on a train on my way to an exam about 29 years ago and I have never been the same since. You seem never to forget that feeling. You seem to remember the physical and mental symptoms vividly.
But my main problem is at times I am unable to focus on anything, I am unable to think of anthing in particular. My mind is jumping up and down, side to side and your almost unaware of whats going on around you.
My thoughts are racing but I am not concious of what they are.
These are just a few examples of my suffering.
Regards
Sxxxxx
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January 5th, 2010 at 9:59 am
hi kate i have panic attacks every day breathing going funny always thinking of my breathing legs like rubber and feel like i am going to pass out its that bad i dont want to go to work had loads of time off alreadly and dont want to go out any were.had these have been going on for months now but had them years ago aswell.
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