AboutJames Middleton Expertise I am happy answering questions about handling stress and panic attacks, overwork and similar problems.
Experience I am a practicing hypnotherapist of 18 years experience and a qualified Occupational Therapist in community mental health.
Organizations belong to Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine, Member of the National Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists, Full member of ANLP.
Publications UK Journal of Association for Neurolinguistic Processing.
Education/Credentials Dip Cot, Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, Certificate in Co-counselling, Reiki 1, Reiki 2, and Reiki Masters. Practitioner of NLP
Awards and Honors WARP Freefall Coach for the British Parachute Association.
Question QUESTION: hi my name is Daylin and im 19 years old and i suffer from panic disorder for 2 months now and and i see if you could help me, i get Shortness of breath,Heart palpitations or a racing heart,Chest pain or discomfort,Choking feeling,Trembling or shaking,Sweating,Nausea or upset stomach,Feeling dizzy, lightheaded,Numbness or tingling sensations,Hot or cold flashes,Fear of dying,losing control,or going crazy and its been really tough but sometimes i get infrequent moderate heart pain (stabbing sensations that last no more than 2 or 3 seconds each, but they happen repeatedly over several minutes) until it goes away and i was wondering if thats another symptom of panic disorder or am i havin a heart attack or i really dont know, can i even get a heart attack at 19?. well hope to hear from you.
ANSWER: Hi Daylin,
Heart attacks at 19 years old are pretty rare. However suffering from panic attacks for prolonged periods of time - months to years can make someone pretty sick.
I think the time has come to speak to your medical practitioner and ask for supportive help. They may be able to find you a counsellor or therapist or relaxation specialist to help you.
If you can find a yoga class, tai chi class or relaxation class locally this would help too.
Also a good self hypnosis program which you played daily would really help. There are some excellent ones on the net, or you may like to look at the ones I offer. Let me know if you need more guidance choosing.
I hope this is helpful, let me know if you need anything else.
Warm regards,
James
P.s. Many people have eliminated this problem completely in weeks with good help and support.
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QUESTION: hey james
thanx for the answer i feel relieve believe it or not cuz at a point i thought i was goin to die, and ever since im gettin the panic attacks i have a fear or dying i think i really need therapy would you help choose the best. thanx
Answer Hi Daylin,
A hypnotherapist or counsellor would be helpful. Some people say that Cognitive behaviour treatment from a therapist is very helpful as a rapid fix for all kinds of thought related problems.
What kind of therapy you choose, will largely depend on what is available to you locally.
I hope this is helpful, let me know if you need anything else.
