Question 1

why do i have panic attacks after smoking weed sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Balance & the brain: Any psychoactive substance has the potential to disrupt the sometimes delicate balance of neural circuits that need to function well together to maintain stable mood.  That can amplify our experience of emotions that otherwise are kept in check. With mj it also is difficult to know exactly what dosage and "additives" may be present. If worried, see an md with expertise in chemical dependency.

Question 2

why do i have panic attacks while driving on highway. happened 3 times in the past two months?

Accepted Answer

Deeper issues: The immediate fix is to see your pcp to evaluate whether an anxiety medication would benefit you. The more long term issue is to potentially see if there are other deep rooted triggers and work through those.

Question 3

why do i have panic attacks when my period is ending? they come on rapidly right when it's ending and i feel fatigued and dizzy.

Accepted Answer

Related to anxiety: "Menstruation leads to a number of hormonal changes that can cause physical and emotional effects that may contribute to anxiety. There is no single reason for this anxiety, but multiple factors probably are at work", according to some specialists. Some call the condition as Premenstrual Dystrophic Disorder or PMDD, for which no specific treatment is recommended besides OTC symptomatic treatment.

Question 4

what to do if i have panic attacks that come daily?

Accepted Answer

Fear of having: a panic attack often becomes the issue.  A well trained therapist may prescribe daily panic attacks.  Please see one and you will get the support you need. Peace and good health.

Question 5

why do i always have panic attacks at the doctor's office? what can i do to avoid this?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: You could be having 'white coat hypertension' you must practice deep breathing and relaxation techniques and discuss with your md how you feel, may be second opinion and see if another md makes you feel comfortable.

Question 6

what to do if i have bad panic attacks, i think i am suffering from depersonalization disorder. how long will this last?

Accepted Answer

Til you get therapy: Find a therapist who specializes in treating panic disorder, especially helpful is exposure based therapy for panic, where gradually, with the therapist's guidance, you intentionally ; repeatedly bring on various symptoms of panic, interspersed w/ relaxation techniques.  By doing this over ; over again, the physical sensations that accompany the panic feeling will no longer trigger a panic attack.

Question 7

why do i dream about having panic attacks?

Accepted Answer

Panic: Anxiety dreams are not uncommon in panic disorder when there is anticipatory anxiety and worries as you go to sleep.

Question 8

i woke up this morning with one of my fingertips feeling like prickly but it's staying like this,i do have anxiety (panic attacks) is that the reason?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety/Physical: it certainly can be a symptoms of anxiety, please refer to my previous answers on physical symptoms of anxiety. 
in addition, it does not hurt to Rule out things like Carpal Tunnel syndrome which gives pain and tingling in the fingers , during the night the hand may in a flexion position which aggravates that, see your Doctor to evaluate for that.
thanks and get  better

Question 9

i suffer from gad and health anxiety. i do not have panic attacks. does that mean my stress is controlled?

Accepted Answer

: Not if you have anxiety. Seek means of relief eg yoga, meditation, music social work. And stay under care of doc who diagnosed you

Question 10

so for about a week have been feeling like im having  heart attack with all same symptoms as one more sudden then gradual though. i do smoke cigarettes and it makes it worse. i do have panic attacks but nothing like this. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: without knowing your medical history, medications, a more detailed description of the pain and what else it is associated with, it is best to have a through exam and testing done by a doctor. If sudden, then go to an ER. Good luck

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What to do if i have panic attacks that come daily?

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Why do i always have panic attacks at the doctor's office? what can i do to avoid this?

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What to do if i have bad panic attacks, i think i am suffering from depersonalization disorder. how long will this last?

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Why do i dream about having panic attacks?

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I woke up this morning with one of my fingertips feeling like prickly but it's staying like this,i do have anxiety (panic attacks) is that the reason?

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I suffer from gad and health anxiety. i do not have panic attacks. does that mean my stress is controlled?

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So for about a week have been feeling like im having heart attack with all same symptoms as one more sudden then gradual though. i do smoke cigarettes and it makes it worse. i do have panic attacks but nothing like this. what should i do?

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