Posted by AuntieMel on October 6, 2004, at 11:30:23
In reply to Suggestions for panic attacks?, posted by partlycloudy on October 6, 2004, at 8:59:50
Drugs aren't an option for my attacks (they usually come when I'm driving!). I do have a couple of things that help a lot.
1) Cold. I can put ice or cold damp cloths on the back of my neck or throat.
2) Smell. I have a 'medicinal' oil called 'White Flower) that I get at Chinese groceries. It's strong smelling of wintergreen, menthol, camphor, eucalyptus, pepperming... I put some under my nose and breath deep.
No. 2 got me through a flight (I'm scared of flying anyway) on a non-drinking (Muslim) airline over the South China Sea in typhoon season. The stuff is also good for sinus headaches, muscle aches and toothaches. I'm not sure about PMS
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