Having classic "panic attack" symptoms; don't know if it's a panic attack, or due to a reaction from medication I'm taking?
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posted by raintree
on Feb 23, 2013 -
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I am unconscious, I've been in a terrible accident and I am in a rural area in the United States. Who decides whether I should be flown to the nearest city or taken to the local rural hospital that may not be equipped to handle my emergency?
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posted by cda
on Aug 25, 2012 -
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Teaching job for a dispatch company in Japan starting in two weeks. Had a panic attack and decided I want to quit, with no time for 30 days notice - how to do so with as few problems as possible?
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posted by Kamelot123
on Aug 23, 2012 -
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Help me think straight. I was attacked by a loose German Shepherd while out on a walk with my husband and our two small leashed dogs. What should I do next? The owner is in denial and I am concerned for the safety of myself and others. I think that if I threaten a lawsuit I could scare her into building a fence and reinforcing her door. I'm interested in getting her to take action to keep her dog enclosed or to take it to a behaviorist, not trying to win money in a settlement.
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2012 -
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Cat Problems. We have a 7 year old cat who has always been mean to others, but loving and affectionate with us. Recently this has changed. What other options can I explore, as I don't want to give the little jerk up. Details (lots) Inside.
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posted by pickinganameismuchharderthanihadanticipated
on May 8, 2012 -
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How do you know its time to go to the ER with gallbladder issues? Can I wait 24 hours? Please calm my nerves! It's 3:30am, I just had two bouts of loose stool and one episode of throwing up.
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posted by MultiFaceted
on Mar 25, 2012 -
21 answers
Help me find two pieces of literature I read about thirty years ago, one a short story, the other a poem.
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posted by Toekneesan
on Mar 9, 2012 -
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Wife has shortness of breath- should we be worried? My wife is 29 and physically healthy (eats relatively well and exercises), but recently has shortness of breath on and off. It doesn't seem like a panic attack, as she has no other panic attack symptoms. However, she starts to get scared when its happening which makes it worse. It happens throughout the day on and off for a few weeks and then stops for months at a time. Could this just be stress, or something more serious?
posted by Equiprimordial
on Jan 3, 2012 -
22 answers
My 2 cats (who up to this point have been nothing but adorable love monkeys wrapped in fur) viciously attacked me last night. I have never seen anything like it and it's making me wonder whether I can continue to keep them. But I love them! (Or at least I have for the past 6 years...) What do I do?
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posted by ohyouknow
on Jul 1, 2011 -
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Our dog (a small poodle mix) was attacked at the dog run last weekend by a pit bull. The attack was unprovoked. He sustained two puncture wounds on his neck but the vets think that he will heal ok. Since the attack, he has been extremely agitated (growling, nonstop barking) when we see larger dogs on our walks.
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posted by subtle-t
on Jun 28, 2011 -
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Simple, calm question for folks who have had severe panic attacks. Nothing stressful within. Simply: is it possible to feel like you felt before they ever happened?
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posted by carlh
on Jun 18, 2011 -
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I struggle greatly with anxiety and am on a crazy amount of meds simply to sleep and relax. I am doing things to get through such as exercise, yoga and breath/meditating. One of the things that I read and have been implementing is answering 'cognitive distortions' with reality-based answers. Basically, I think I'm helpless (it spirals from an event to "I'm going to lose my job" all the way to "I'm not going to make it"). I've read the books like Feeling Good and do techniques on paper but am not sure how to think realistically and come up with any responses that I believe. This has been going on for some time. Any others who struggle and have tips on how you have tackled cognitive distortions (aka Bullshit Thoughts)? I am not in a hurry and am willing to put in solid effort. I am asking for help but am willing to try to believe I'm not helpless in the long haul. (BTW, I haven't been able to afford a counselor....yet.)
posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2011 -
19 answers
In the final attack of the film Zulu British soliders line up in three ranks. Whilst the first rank fires the second rank reloads their rifles, etc. Does this technique have a name? Video
here.
posted by nam3d
on Jan 7, 2011 -
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Question about posting a video of an attack on a bus driver in the hope that viewers might be able to identify the attackers.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 4, 2010 -
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I have panic attacks when I start presentations. This isn't general nervousness - I feel fine leading up to the presentation, and usually chat with the group (between 2 - 20) people beforehand. But the second I turn to start the presentation, the adrenaline kicks in and I struggle like crazy to get through the first section. This is becoming concerning - aside from the trauma of the actual attack - because recently giving presentations has become part of my job. Any help?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 14, 2010 -
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My 58 year old dad has been having a squeezing pain in his heart. It has happened a few times, and then just goes away. He went to the emergency room, got a lot of tests done including the stress test, and they determined that his heart is healthy. He has healthy blood pressure and has a manual labor job, and so gets a lot of exercise. The doctor said it might be stress. Does anyone have experience with this? My dad is ready to just try to relieve his stress, but I am worried that it could be something else that the doctor may not have picked up on. Any solutions, including alternative medicine? Thank you!
posted by tessalations999
on Jul 10, 2010 -
18 answers
My anti-anxiety (wellbutrin and zoloft) meds are finally working! I feel an intense calmness I've never felt before. But because of a near-death experience, I associate that feeling with dying and it triggered a panic attack. When it happens again, how can I talk myself down from it without sacrificing the relaxed feeling?
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posted by Autumn
on May 17, 2010 -
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Can anyone help a layman deal with a Virtool:Win32/Ursnif.A - TrojanSpy:Win32/Ursnif.gen!H infection?
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posted by Huplescat
on May 1, 2010 -
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For seven minutes everyday, a part of my job nearly kills me. I need the assistance of people with computer programming abilities.
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posted by tylerfulltilt
on Apr 7, 2010 -
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Someone is in your face and out of control, obviously about to attack you. You have a few seconds left to take the initiative - one surprise move to neutralize the threat. What is it?
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posted by El Curioso
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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I think I been breathing wrong all this time due to anxiety, so I'm 'relearning' to breath correct but something bad is happening.. What could it be?
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posted by Like its 1997
on Feb 8, 2010 -
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I really need to chill out. For the past couple of months my life has been in a state of flux (birth of first child, promotion at work, studying for an exam, etc.) The stress and anxiety has manifested itself in the form of numerous frightening physical ailments. How can I learn to take things easy and calm down?
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posted by Tenacious.Me.Tokyo
on Jan 15, 2010 -
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Almost two weeks ago I suddenly started having strange feelings of lightheadedness, abnormal difficultly concentrating, a lack of coordination (feeling as though I might fall over or run in to things), and visual issues (difficulty focusing on distant objects, seemingly less aware of my periphery - though there are no noticable gaps in my visual field). I've had these, albeit with decreasing frequency and severity, since that time. I'm often very fearful during these episodes (which can last 4-5 hours at a time, the dizziness/lightheadedness sometimes all day), fearing permanent brain damage and having extreme feelings of
derealization. I've come to the conclusion that at least some of these symptoms are due to
panic attacks. Does that explain it all though?
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posted by elektrotechnicus
on Feb 23, 2009 -
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My dog and I were viciously attacked Wednesday at a place of business. The dog is owned by an intern of the business. She has a new puppy and was unrestrained and had no collar (which made it difficult to control her).
I was going to let it slide, but they have been less than friendly and take no responsibility for the attack.
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posted by toastchee
on Jan 20, 2009 -
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My father just had a heart attack. I am dropping everything to go and visit him this weekend, but he keeps insisting I do not come and visit. Am I being a jerk for going anyway?
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posted by pazazygeek
on Aug 15, 2008 -
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A pair of pit bulls broke into my friend's house and murdered his little dog. What should be done -- legally, ethically, etc.?
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posted by changeling
on Mar 10, 2008 -
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Last night, my dog attacked me and took out a pretty big chunk of my finger. What should I do?
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posted by myodometer
on Nov 1, 2007 -
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I am interested in self-defense classes. There are lots of methods and places to do this. The options are a little overwhelming and I know very little about the topic. Can somebody break it down and make some suggestions and/or recommendations that might be best suited for me?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Aug 29, 2007 -
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Dentist yanked grandma's ten remaining teeth; a few days later, massive heart attack. Connected? Inappropriate?
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posted by Scram
on Apr 16, 2007 -
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NYC and New Jersey locals - that smell. Did this have a life before in local lore? (more inside, Jack Bauer stuff)
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posted by Freedomboy
on Jan 9, 2007 -
8 answers
Am I Crazy-filter: Did the Detroit Tigers used to have an actual Tiger as a mascot AND do they not have one now because it mauled a player?
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posted by indiebass
on Jul 12, 2006 -
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Help me win a bet against my girlfriend. Relates to deaths while opening those pesky plastic packages.
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posted by Sonic_Molson
on Jun 15, 2006 -
17 answers
Five or more 11-12 year-old boys approach and surround you in a threatening way. How do you handle it? If they choose to attack, then what?
posted by hellbient
on Sep 20, 2005 -
74 answers
Our linux server got invaded and the intruder scrambled the superblocks, probably to cover his tracks. Not realizing what had happened, we (gulp) cycled the machine without first attempting any backups. Do we have any options?
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posted by rkent
on Jun 7, 2005 -
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Ugh, this is driving me CRAZY. Any idea where I can find that awesome video of the declawed cat attacking the baby (with the drumbeat soundtrack)?
I wish ask.metafilter included giving readers cupcakes for their answers.
posted by hautenegro
on May 12, 2005 -
8 answers
