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The pain in my chest from panic is almost unbearable today. I am trying to just let it come, challenge it so it will go away and journal. Nothing is helping!

Very dizzy...

you need to do slow breathing exercises to stop that pain.

here is a link to a good panic attack breathing method:

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/panic-attacks-discussions/ medicine-treatments/1618187-raouls-breathing-technique

hugs

I agree with Raoul 100%. You need to slow down and take a breath. Learn these breathing exercises and meditation it really helps. I have been doing it for many years. It take practice, but one you learn it it a great feeling. Keep us updated on how your doing.

( Hope To Cope ) Scott

Breathing exercises really work. For me it helps by making me stop and think.

I've tried it and it seems to only make it worse...

It takes time to learn it. We have to keep trying. Keep trying leigha. No one gave up on me and im not going to let you give up on yourself. If you find what works for you stick with it. Stay strong.

( Hope To Cope ) Scott

Thank you. Your words are very touching.

I have had panic all my life. Then I was raped and it was all unleashed like never before. It hasn't been a year yet. The breathing is good. I do simple meditation and sit with it, instead of running away or trying to get rid of the feelings. I try. Thinking back I have improved a lot. I read a lot of Pema Chodron. Just advice on being with your feeling instead of trying to get rid of it. I find that if I just relax and know that it's ok and normal under the circumstances for me to feel this way, it's a lot less powerful. I try to just feel it completely, but also let it go. Easier said than going through it.

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=9,7245,0,0,1,0

I can stop the hyperventilating but it's the pain in my left arm that will not go away. It is almost constantly there.