| 5/25/2015 12:00:08 AM |
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julie24000
Dublin, GA
40, joined Sep. 2014
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I have panic attacks and I don't know what's causing them. How do panic attacks effect dating. Thanks and be nice.
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| 5/25/2015 1:12:23 AM |
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godsbutterfly1
Woodlyn, PA
62, joined Dec. 2010
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I don't date much.
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| 5/25/2015 1:30:43 AM |
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pickygirl72
Pinon Hills, CA
46, joined Sep. 2011
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Mind of matter. If you stop dating and do not overcome and fight through your feeling those panic attacks will only get worse.
You are probably over thinking the dating process. You are nervous and your body is reacting to that nervous energy. Breathe. Smile. Good luck.
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| 5/25/2015 9:54:37 AM |
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gentlebear1949
Apple Creek, OH
67, joined Jul. 2008
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I have been fighting panic attacks since 2009. The only thing I've found that helps control them without side effects is a med called Vistaril.
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| 5/25/2015 4:47:05 PM |
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heart_and_soul3
Sarasota, FL
59, joined Aug. 2014
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I had episodes of panic attacks in my mid twenties. No meds--learned how to cope with them. The hyperventilating is what causes the panic and the symptoms. First time I had one, thought I was having a heart attack. Coping mechanisms helped me. I would put a rubberband on my wrist--and pop it--that would make my breathing go back to normal and they went away. Worked for me--I think you are so scared of having them--you make yourself have them.
I haven't had any in many years now. What's a date--
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| 5/26/2015 9:23:46 AM |
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godsbutterfly1
Woodlyn, PA
62, joined Dec. 2010
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Umm, not sure. 
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| 5/26/2015 11:40:35 AM |
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gentlebear1949
Apple Creek, OH
67, joined Jul. 2008
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What's a date--
Something you buy at the grocery store to make date pudding... ... ...
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| 5/26/2015 1:15:19 PM |
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just_zoe1958
Burlington, VT
58, joined Dec. 2011
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What helped me not to panic, on a date, was to go to a place that I was familiar with. I went to the mall for dinner, during the day. Kept it short, didn't make it an all day date. I know people at the mall so I felt safe. If the date didn't go well or I felt panicky, it was easier to settle myself and leave.
I think most people have panic attacks at one point in their life or another and easily get over it. Then, there are some where it becomes debilitating. Talking with a qualified therapist will help you understand triggers and how to deal with them.
Don't let it take over your life. 
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| 5/27/2015 12:50:22 PM |
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belle2013
East Brunswick, NJ
50, joined Aug. 2012
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I had them years ago and recently started again after an illness. Dating is hard even with the person I've been with for a year. Try to go somewhere u are comfortable at or in my case make something at home or his house. Just take your time and don't pressure yourself to do something you don't feel up to.
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| 5/29/2015 8:57:02 PM |
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hugsnlaughter
McKeesport, PA
57, joined Jul. 2007
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I have been dealing with panic attacks for many years. People get them for many different reasons, some are connected with some past trauma (hence PtSD), some get them from a chemical imbalance and some get them from general anxiety that builds up into an attack. The reason does not matter as much as controlling them. I won't tell you what is best as many things work for different people. Some prefer medication, some find therapy helpful, some do the all natural supplements such as St. John's Wort and some fight through them without anything. The main thing is to try something in dealing with them. One main thing is NOT to start avoiding what you feel is causing the panic. If you do this, you will find your circle getting smaller and smaller and after an attack, you can take a deep breath and realize that though feeling long, they usually last for a short time. Good Luck.
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| 5/31/2015 11:48:06 AM |
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seanenj76
Teaneck, NJ
40, joined Aug. 2014
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I have panic attacks and rarely date. I don't think one has to do with the other. I'm just unloveable
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| 6/13/2015 6:13:45 PM |
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just_zoe1958
Burlington, VT
58, joined Dec. 2011
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To Seanenj~
If one opens their heart, they are lovable. I see nothing unlovable about you.
Some are lucky and find that special person right away, while others it takes much longer.
Don't take it personally and don't get discouraged. Live life to the fullest and keep your heart open. You never know, she might even find you. Best wishes.
[Edited 6/13/2015 6:14:38 PM ]
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| 6/13/2015 6:56:40 PM |
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ryans_hope
New York, NY
24, joined Feb. 2015
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it depends are we talking panic attacks in general or panic attacks while out on a date
if it happens while on a date and the guy doesnt run away then you know for sure hes a keeper!!
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