Comments on: Preschool and Panic Attacks

By: Joy Anderson

Joy Anderson — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:02:05 +0000

People have panic attacks but don’t avoid situation. The best thing that you can do is keep your own anxiety attacks under control, for your children’s sake.

By: Panic Attacks

Panic Attacks — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:11:38 +0000

Well,

Panic attacks can be prevented in numerous ways and it is always handy if you know your own symptoms. As a start you should take deep breaths. Such relaxation techniques always help especially in cases of panic attacks. Remember that there is no quick cure for a condition like this. Any sort of therapy takes time. Do not be over critical of yourselves. You must learn to calm down your anxiety and meditation is a good way of reducing stress.
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By: michelle avery

michelle avery — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:46:22 +0000

How did you stop your kids from turning out like you? I have panic attacks too and my daughter is starting to have them over silly little things – not just separation.
How do I stop her from turning out like me?

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By: Firefly

Firefly — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:32:24 +0000

I have had panic attacks since I was a very small child. I am wondering if your daughter shares in this particular part of your genetic makeup.

My panic attacks got worse when I started kindergarten and they never did resolve themselves.

If your daughter is having panic attacks, too, she might not be capable of working through them on her own at this age. She may need to have this time in her life with you to reinforce her sense of security in this world.

Don’t feel weak because you are feeling your mothering instinct kicking in. It’s there for a reason.

What I am saying might not be popular with some people, and I don’t wish to offend anyone. I just know what I have experienced in my life and how I have counter-acted the same thing from occurring in my youngest daughter’s life. At three, she was so afraid and could not be pried from my arms. At thirteen, she is one of the most outgoing kids I know. Listen to your heart.

By: Braden

Braden — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:48:48 +0000

Panic attacks are no fun at all. I too, suffer from them all too often. My Doctor had me on Zoloft and it only worsened my condition. This past Friday he took me off of it, and told me to take Adavan as needed. I get panic attacks so bad, I sometimes have to lay on the floor because I can’t breathe. I’ve gone to the hospital four times in 3 years, been through extensive tests, and they all agree: I suffer from panic attacks.

It totally sucks, and I am now to the point where I have decided that I am going to see a counselor.

By: Mommy Meryl

Mommy Meryl — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:32:56 +0000

Ouch – that has to be a tough week for you. And even though we all will tell you that it will pass, I’m sure that doesn’t overly help right now. ..sometimes it is just so hard being a parent!!

The Kissing Hand is just fabulous! My daughter is in 1st grade and she was introduced to it her first year in preschool when she was just 3 and it is still one of her faves!!

I hope she turns a corner and that you are able to feel better. I don’t have personal experience w/ the anxiet/panic attacks – but I would just say do whatever you need to do to feel the strongest and best to be able to go thru this transition. . .

By: Sonyia

Sonyia — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:24:40 +0000

Any chance your dd is 3? Your dd sounds just like mine. She had done gymnastics and swim all without me starting at 18 months. Then just after she turned 3, she FREAKED at at everything I tried to take her to like swim and gymnastics. After 2 weeks of the crying, I just let her quit it all. Now this year, just after turning 4, she asked me if she could do gymnastics again. I was hesitant about trying it out and wasting the money but I did it anyways. Now 3 weeks into it, she is LOVING it again. It just had to be on her timing and not mine. I admit it that I'm not one for the crying it out. I know that for us, it shouldn't have to be painful like that at such a young age. Sonyias latest blog post... Beth Moore - Stepping Up

By: that girl

that girl — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:09:09 +0000

I have had Lexapro and Paxil, coming off of Paxil makes you want to kill people. This too shall pass.

I started having panic attacks this week after a 1 year hiatus. No idea why. I am starting to wonder if it’s associated with Fall somehow. Bad childhood memory or something? I hate it.

Hugs

By: Carmi

Carmi — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:10:02 +0000

Transitions are so hard, especially when we haven't had the benefit of past experience. You're handling it better than anyone could have asked, and you're absolutely right: time will resolve this, too. Thinking of you and wishing you peace. Carmis latest blog post... The media party continues