Panic
There are some inherent problems with the way the mental health system currently operates in our country. Back in the 1960′s a psychiatrist blew the whistle on the system and wrote a provocative book called, “The Myth of Mental Illness”, his name was Thomas Szasz. Here is an excerpt from an article he wrote around [...]
Here is a link to a listing of some Panic and Anxiety Attack support groups. The list is not exhaustive but it is a good starting place. Please keep in mind that some of the groups are more inclined to medical intervention while we on this website lean more towards a drug free approach. For [...]
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Hotline Numbers State Crisis Lines (24-hour)* * Except where different times are noted next to that number. Free calls in-state only. Alaska Central Peninsula Counseling Services (907) 283-7511 Alabama Crisis Services of N. Alabama, Inc. (256) 716-1000 or 1-800-691-8426 Arkansas NW Arkansas Crisis Intervention Center 888 274-7472 or (479) 756-2337 (local) Arizona EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center [...]
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What Are Some of the Symptoms of a Panic Attack? Increased Perspiration Trembling or Shaking Hyperventilation Hot flashes Chills Chest pain Nausea Pain in Stomach or Cramping Dizziness Faintness Headache Trouble swallowing A sense of impending death Tunnel Vision Feeling like One is Having a Heart Attack Do not hesitate to go to the emergency [...]
What is a panic attack and how do you know when you are experiencing one? Having a panic attack is one of the most frightening experiences in a person’s life. A panic attack is a sudden, measurable time period of acute anxiety and fearfulness. There is usually a general sense of feeling uncomfortable and stomach [...]
