I started having panic attacks around the age of 13, unfortunately they run in my family (my father has struggled with them most of his life, I developed it, and later my younger sister did as well). They always started right before bed - I'd feel sick to my stomach, start trembling for no apparent reason, then I'd break into a cold sweat and feel that I was going crazy and was going to die from it. I can still remember my worst attack, six or seven years ago, when I lost all feeling in my arms and legs. I wouldn't wish them on anyone.
When they first started appearing, I went on Paxil, which helped for a while. They came back when I was in college, and my doctor prescribed Lexapro, I believe 10 mg. That, coupled with relaxation techniques (stretches and deep breathing, mostly), made them disappear rather quickly, and I haven't experienced one in approximately two years. I'm so sorry you've started experiencing them, they can truly be terrifying. But you're not alone, and you're not going crazy!
These are terrible, I have been suffering from them for years. The loss of breath, the sweats, the chest pains...ugh crazy. I used to be on a steady dose of Xanax but I refuse to take them now and just suck it up but I do keep a couple on me at all times. Not so much to take them but just knowing that I have them is a help when I am talking myself down.
What I do is just find a quiet place, keep saying in my mind that I am fine and concentrate on my breathing. I can usually get them to pass within 2-5 minutes. I know it's not much of a help but there really isn't much you can do other than the drugs.
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Yeah I've never experienced a panic attack, but when I'm going through opioid withdrawal, I get the "shakes" and I start to sort of convulse to the point where I can't get any sleep at night. It's basically an intense restlessness.
I guess that's like a panic attack. Luckily I have a bottle of muscle relaxants handy. Seems to work fairly well.
I've gotten the "shakes" on two occasions. I felt like my heart was going to explode. I laid down in my bed, tried to take easy slow breaths and fell asleep.
Panic attacks are scary. I suffer from them when I'm under a lot of stress. Try to think about your breathing, slowing it down etc. Doing this can help you to concentrate and make the attack seem shorter.
Dang, looks like it's time to call the doc. Hopefully I don't turn into a Zoloft/Xanax zombie.
Responsible use of medication won't make you a zombie, Ricky. Just make sure they really ARE panic attacks and not something else.. then worry about meds.
Yup, been to the ER twice because I thought I was having a heart attack. It's so hard to tell people you're having a panic attack because they think you're just anxious about something. They've hit me at the most random times when I'm not even stressed.
I have noticed a pattern where they happen a lot at the begining of dinners with clients...I think it's kind of a thing where I know I'm going to be stuck in a situation for a while with no out, and I get a fight or flight response or something.
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Anybody get these? In the last week or so, I've been starting to get them I think. It's a weird feeling. :(
one of the worst things in the universe. Get a complete physical. Thyroid, cardiology, etc. Rule out physical things. Then, godspeed. Read up on it, but don't become a cyberchondriac. Focus on the positive info and news regarding these incidences, because its way too easy to get caught up in the negative reports.
Yup, been to the ER twice because I thought I was having a heart attack. It's so hard to tell people you're having a panic attack because they think you're just anxious about something. They've hit me at the most random times when I'm not even stressed.
I have noticed a pattern where they happen a lot at the begining of dinners with clients...I think it's kind of a thing where I know I'm going to be stuck in a situation for a while with no out, and I get a fight or flight response or something.
i think the fight or flight thing has something to do with it too. or can, imo. the adrenaline runs amok and suddenly its like you're a caveman facing a sabertooth tiger, only to realize you're just standing in your kitchen. but the immense fear is the same.
horrible.
i am on day 25 of a "no drinking for 60 days" thing. and i think i got my first panic attack a week ago or so. i was lying in bed trying to sleep and i couldnt breathe. i knew it was mental and just made myself breathe deep and slow and it went away and i fell asleep, but i was right on the edge of giving in and freaking out. maybe it was my body saying "give me alcohol" this is the longest ive gone in years.
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i am on day 25 of a "no drinking for 60 days" thing. and i think i got my first panic attack a week ago or so. i was lying in bed trying to sleep and i couldnt breathe. i knew it was mental and just made myself breathe deep and slow and it went away and i fell asleep, but i was right on the edge of giving in and freaking out. maybe it was my body saying "give me alcohol" this is the longest ive gone in years.
Can I ask, what is the "no drinking for 60 days" thing? Is this a type of program? Or something else? Just curious.
Can I ask, what is the "no drinking for 60 days" thing? Is this a type of program? Or something else? Just curious.
its just a little break im taking. to make sure i could do it and to get my head straight. i work in the restaurant industry and its always around and all my coworkers are alcoholics so, i just wanted and needed to be sure i could stop. ive inspired a few of the to stop, but not one has made it passed day 4. im on day 28 now, so yeah its no big deal after all. but i did choose these 60 days because there were no concerts to go to,but then NIN in seattle came up and i still made it through with no drinking. we had lattes during the show! haha, so lame.
in short, i just wanted to take a break from it and see who i was and how life was without it. its fucking great and way better. save money, never feel like shit, not controlled by a substance and clearer thinking.
Its on in portland though, Rickys right!
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its just a little break im taking. to make sure i could do it and to get my head straight. i work in the restaurant industry and its always around and all my coworkers are alcoholics so, i just wanted and needed to be sure i could stop. ive inspired a few of the to stop, but not one has made it passed day 4. im on day 28 now, so yeah its no big deal after all. but i did choose these 60 days because there were no concerts to go to,but then NIN in seattle came up and i still made it through with no drinking. we had lattes during the show! haha, so lame.
in short, i just wanted to take a break from it and see who i was and how life was without it. its fucking great and way better. save money, never feel like shit, not controlled by a substance and clearer thinking.
I started getting them at 13, and my Dr said I had Reflux, turned out he was wrong :rolleyes:
Been on meds for about 12 years now, all good.
Sometimes get a flutter in my chest here and there, but alot better than before.
Get it checked, cause if you leave it, it kinda just snowballs and is harder to treat.
Good luck
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I get them a lot and they are very scary at times..your right you feel like your having a heart attack your chest is pounding and you can't breath...
Good luck....
Mine didn't pound, but I could tell it sped up a little bit. I thought I was just having one again, but that may be because I've been up for the last 16 hours and have been staring at a screen for 12 of them.
There was an article in my newspaper yesterday about panic attacks.
I used to get them very frequently, but they have been taken care of for the most part.
The article said that there is no physical harm being done to your body during or after a panic attack, even though you would think so, right?
That lingering feeling is just the nausea that is common during the aftermath.
And you don't have to start taking meds because panic attacks are usually only about 10 min long.
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Anybody get these? In the last week or so, I've been starting to get them I think. It's a weird feeling. :(
I get them once and a while...
after stress at work or an argument..
It usually comes up a few days later...
BUT only then really...
I would not recommend the doctor...unless you can't handle it yourself. They will just recommend meds...
and then that will be another problem later on...
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When they first started appearing, I went on Paxil, which helped for a while. They came back when I was in college, and my doctor prescribed Lexapro, I believe 10 mg. That, coupled with relaxation techniques (stretches and deep breathing, mostly), made them disappear rather quickly, and I haven't experienced one in approximately two years. I'm so sorry you've started experiencing them, they can truly be terrifying. But you're not alone, and you're not going crazy!
What I do is just find a quiet place, keep saying in my mind that I am fine and concentrate on my breathing. I can usually get them to pass within 2-5 minutes. I know it's not much of a help but there really isn't much you can do other than the drugs.
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I guess that's like a panic attack. Luckily I have a bottle of muscle relaxants handy. Seems to work fairly well.
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Responsible use of medication won't make you a zombie, Ricky. Just make sure they really ARE panic attacks and not something else.. then worry about meds.
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272825
I have noticed a pattern where they happen a lot at the begining of dinners with clients...I think it's kind of a thing where I know I'm going to be stuck in a situation for a while with no out, and I get a fight or flight response or something.
one of the worst things in the universe. Get a complete physical. Thyroid, cardiology, etc. Rule out physical things. Then, godspeed. Read up on it, but don't become a cyberchondriac. Focus on the positive info and news regarding these incidences, because its way too easy to get caught up in the negative reports.
i think the fight or flight thing has something to do with it too. or can, imo. the adrenaline runs amok and suddenly its like you're a caveman facing a sabertooth tiger, only to realize you're just standing in your kitchen. but the immense fear is the same.
horrible.
Can I ask, what is the "no drinking for 60 days" thing? Is this a type of program? Or something else? Just curious.
I think he's preparing for the My Morning Jacket shows in Portland. He'll have to drink then.
Well, I haven't had one in about 4 days. Hopefully it stays that way. Thanks to everyone for the advice and the messages.
its just a little break im taking. to make sure i could do it and to get my head straight. i work in the restaurant industry and its always around and all my coworkers are alcoholics so, i just wanted and needed to be sure i could stop. ive inspired a few of the to stop, but not one has made it passed day 4. im on day 28 now, so yeah its no big deal after all. but i did choose these 60 days because there were no concerts to go to,but then NIN in seattle came up and i still made it through with no drinking. we had lattes during the show! haha, so lame.
in short, i just wanted to take a break from it and see who i was and how life was without it. its fucking great and way better. save money, never feel like shit, not controlled by a substance and clearer thinking.
Its on in portland though, Rickys right!
It will be on then.
Been on meds for about 12 years now, all good.
Sometimes get a flutter in my chest here and there, but alot better than before.
Get it checked, cause if you leave it, it kinda just snowballs and is harder to treat.
Good luck
Mine didn't pound, but I could tell it sped up a little bit. I thought I was just having one again, but that may be because I've been up for the last 16 hours and have been staring at a screen for 12 of them.
I used to get them very frequently, but they have been taken care of for the most part.
The article said that there is no physical harm being done to your body during or after a panic attack, even though you would think so, right?
That lingering feeling is just the nausea that is common during the aftermath.
And you don't have to start taking meds because panic attacks are usually only about 10 min long.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
I get them once and a while...
after stress at work or an argument..
It usually comes up a few days later...
BUT only then really...
I would not recommend the doctor...unless you can't handle it yourself. They will just recommend meds...
and then that will be another problem later on...
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