Had another one today
 

Well, thought I was doing good, hadn't had an "attack" since last Wed. I had to take one of my cats to the vet this morning, made it through that ok. Came home, did some painting in my kitchen, cleaned up, went in to watch some TV. BOOM! :eek: It came from out of nowhere.....the not being able to breathe, first the flushed, hot feeling, then the shivering and shaking. This one didn't last as long, but seemd more intense than any of the others. And of course the first thing I did was pick up the phone, and start pacing.

Does anyone else feel real shakey and like nervous afterwards? For me, that part lasts the longest, could be up to an hour after the bad part passes. And also, I am going to my GI doc tomorrow (follow-up for the GERD), should I mention to him what has been going on? :confused: I hate feeling this way, but what I hate even worse is the way they can sneak up on you :mad: It's now almost midnight, and the fear is back about falling asleep. It's a never ending vicious cycle that's hard to break. :(

Kim

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Well, thought I was doing good, hadn't had an "attack" since last Wed. I had to take one of my cats to the vet this morning, made it through that ok. Came home, did some painting in my kitchen, cleaned up, went in to watch some TV. BOOM! :eek: It came from out of nowhere.....the not being able to breathe, first the flushed, hot feeling, then the shivering and shaking. This one didn't last as long, but seemd more intense than any of the others. And of course the first thing I did was pick up the phone, and start pacing.

Does anyone else feel real shakey and like nervous afterwards? For me, that part lasts the longest, could be up to an hour after the bad part passes. And also, I am going to my GI doc tomorrow (follow-up for the GERD), should I mention to him what has been going on? :confused: I hate feeling this way, but what I hate even worse is the way they can sneak up on you :mad: It's now almost midnight, and the fear is back about falling asleep. It's a never ending vicious cycle that's hard to break. :(

Kim[/QUOTE]

I really hope that you fell better today. We all know what you are going through, we more or less go through the same things.

I fell shaky and nervous too afterwards. It takes me a long time until I feel safe again.

Take care.

Madj :)

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Well, thought I was doing good, hadn't had an "attack" since last Wed. I had to take one of my cats to the vet this morning, made it through that ok. Came home, did some painting in my kitchen, cleaned up, went in to watch some TV. BOOM! :eek: It came from out of nowhere.....the not being able to breathe, first the flushed, hot feeling, then the shivering and shaking. This one didn't last as long, but seemd more intense than any of the others. And of course the first thing I did was pick up the phone, and start pacing.

Does anyone else feel real shakey and like nervous afterwards? For me, that part lasts the longest, could be up to an hour after the bad part passes. And also, I am going to my GI doc tomorrow (follow-up for the GERD), should I mention to him what has been going on? :confused: I hate feeling this way, but what I hate even worse is the way they can sneak up on you :mad: It's now almost midnight, and the fear is back about falling asleep. It's a never ending vicious cycle that's hard to break. :(

Kim[/QUOTE]
I know how you feel. I am hoping you got some sleep and read this in the morning. Was the paint scent strong. I had a time I thought I was dying because I must have inhaled the fumes and I went into a really odd state. Panic attacks can come anytime. that is one thing I learned about them. They can get set off for no reason. I always like to talk to my doc about what is happening. I really thought I was sick and she checked me out and did a physical and told me it was anxiety and panic. I didnt even know I had something to be anxious over. So it goes to show your mind works in mysterious ways. well I hope you feel better, and talk to your GI. maybe you can figure something out.

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Well, thought I was doing good, hadn't had an "attack" since last Wed. I had to take one of my cats to the vet this morning, made it through that ok. Came home, did some painting in my kitchen, cleaned up, went in to watch some TV. BOOM! :eek: It came from out of nowhere.....the not being able to breathe, first the flushed, hot feeling, then the shivering and shaking. This one didn't last as long, but seemd more intense than any of the others. And of course the first thing I did was pick up the phone, and start pacing.

Does anyone else feel real shakey and like nervous afterwards? For me, that part lasts the longest, could be up to an hour after the bad part passes. And also, I am going to my GI doc tomorrow (follow-up for the GERD), should I mention to him what has been going on? :confused: I hate feeling this way, but what I hate even worse is the way they can sneak up on you :mad: It's now almost midnight, and the fear is back about falling asleep. It's a never ending vicious cycle that's hard to break. :(

Kim[/QUOTE]


Hi Kim,

I hope you are doing better hun. Yes, I go through the nervousness too. I went back to church on sunday. I haven't gone in a while and the more and more I thought of it, the more nervous I got. I felt like I was going to jump out of my skin. I'm kind of feeling that way now as I write. I also feel this way after a panic attack too. I feel like my brain just cannot get right. Sometimes I see weird things. Like my eyes can't adjust right. The walls move funny sometimes too. It's hard to explain. This lasts for sometimes over an hour for me or until my Klonopin kicks in, which helps out alot. It stables me out.

Anyway, let us know what your doctor says.

Chantel

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Well, not too much to report on the dr. visit. He basically told me I need to see a family physician who knows more about these things :rolleyes: So, I guess I'll be calling and setting up an appt. tomorrow. And tomorrow I get to have a cat scan of my belly...YAY! more stress! :eek: I know its a simple thing, but I get sooooo worked up over this stuff.

I did finally get to sleep last night. (once the shakiness and crap ended) And, I made a big step last night, I finally told my family what has been going on. I had called my sister (who still lives at home) and had her come get me so I wouldn't be here alone. They were all like "we had no idea, why didn't you say anything??" Well, its not something you like to brag about. lol Am I right??

Well, that was the extent of my day. Just thought I'd let you all know what happened at the dr. Hope you all are having a good evening...

Kim :wave:

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GERD is common for anxiety and panic attack sufferers, a med called carfate seems to help, also avoid eating beore bed and avoid midnight refrigerator raids

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[QUOTE=hry33]GERD is common for anxiety and panic attack sufferers, a med called carfate seems to help, also avoid eating beore bed and avoid midnight refrigerator raids[/QUOTE]


Yep, been on Nexium for a year now. I try not to eat after 9 pm and if I do, I pay for it :eek: I just had an endoscopy done a month ago, don't want to go through that again anytime soon. Those midnight raids are the toughest to break, but I finally had to. :nono:

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If you can learn what the onset of a panic attack feels like and catch it early enough, its very possible to breath your way through it. I have been able to do this for a long time. Although I don't experience a full blown attack, I still always feel horribly shakey afterwards and it takes awhile for me to feel safe again.

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Well, not too much to report on the dr. visit. He basically told me I need to see a family physician who knows more about these things :rolleyes: So, I guess I'll be calling and setting up an appt. tomorrow. And tomorrow I get to have a cat scan of my belly...YAY! more stress! :eek: I know its a simple thing, but I get sooooo worked up over this stuff.

I did finally get to sleep last night. (once the shakiness and crap ended) And, I made a big step last night, I finally told my family what has been going on. I had called my sister (who still lives at home) and had her come get me so I wouldn't be here alone. They were all like "we had no idea, why didn't you say anything??" Well, its not something you like to brag about. lol Am I right??

Well, that was the extent of my day. Just thought I'd let you all know what happened at the dr. Hope you all are having a good evening...

Kim :wave:[/QUOTE]

Well Gosh, I wish he could of helped you more. Well, at least you will be seeing a doctor soon. I wanted to say that I also had the cat scan done on my stomach. It is really nothing, but of course I got myself all worked up. I was shaking so bad it was almost funny. What I was scared of, I have no clue. I guess it was because I had never done a cat scan before. It is nothing to be worried about though. I did two already. One on the head and one on the stomach, so don't be afraid hun. That test will be able to tell them a whole lot about what is going on. Good luck and remember to just relax and breath. It will be okay:)

Chantel

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[QUOTE=Chantel2003]Well Gosh, I wish he could of helped you more. Well, at least you will be seeing a doctor soon. I wanted to say that I also had the cat scan done on my stomach. It is really nothing, but of course I got myself all worked up. I was shaking so bad it was almost funny. What I was scared of, I have no clue. I guess it was because I had never done a cat scan before. It is nothing to be worried about though. I did two already. One on the head and one on the stomach, so don't be afraid hun. That test will be able to tell them a whole lot about what is going on. Good luck and remember to just relax and breath. It will be okay:)

Chantel[/QUOTE]

Gee whiz, I guess we all pretty much go through the same stuff. I mean, I know this test is nothing, yet I'm nervous, and I still have 4 hours to go! Did you have to drink that white barium stuff before you had yours? I don't know why I let myself get so worked up...heck, I even get nervous just going to a doctor! It's not like I haven't been through tests before....sheesh! Thanks for the encouragement Chantel, I need it! :eek:

Kim

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Well, thought I was doing good, hadn't had an "attack" since last Wed. I had to take one of my cats to the vet this morning, made it through that ok. Came home, did some painting in my kitchen, cleaned up, went in to watch some TV. BOOM! :eek: It came from out of nowhere.....the not being able to breathe, first the flushed, hot feeling, then the shivering and shaking. This one didn't last as long, but seemd more intense than any of the others. And of course the first thing I did was pick up the phone, and start pacing.

Does anyone else feel real shakey and like nervous afterwards? For me, that part lasts the longest, could be up to an hour after the bad part passes. And also, I am going to my GI doc tomorrow (follow-up for the GERD), should I mention to him what has been going on? :confused: I hate feeling this way, but what I hate even worse is the way they can sneak up on you :mad: It's now almost midnight, and the fear is back about falling asleep. It's a never ending vicious cycle that's hard to break. :(

Kim[/QUOTE]


Dear Kim,

You definately need to tell your doctor what is going on. I too was having all the symptoms you describe and went on Wellbutrin SR 2 years ago. It has helped me tremendously. Good luck.

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Gee whiz, I guess we all pretty much go through the same stuff. I mean, I know this test is nothing, yet I'm nervous, and I still have 4 hours to go! Did you have to drink that white barium stuff before you had yours? I don't know why I let myself get so worked up...heck, I even get nervous just going to a doctor! It's not like I haven't been through tests before....sheesh! Thanks for the encouragement Chantel, I need it! :eek:

Kim[/QUOTE]

Yep, I had to drink that nasty stuff in a certain amount of time. I was so full that I couldn't drink it all but thank God, to them, I had drank enough. I have gone through many tests before too and I shouldn't have been scared, but something about this panic I just couldn't control. I hope you made it through with the least bit of nervousness and I hope all went fine. Let me know:)

Chantel

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[QUOTE=Chantel2003]Yep, I had to drink that nasty stuff in a certain amount of time. I was so full that I couldn't drink it all but thank God, to them, I had drank enough. I have gone through many tests before too and I shouldn't have been scared, but something about this panic I just couldn't control. I hope you made it through with the least bit of nervousness and I hope all went fine. Let me know:)

Chantel[/QUOTE]


Hi Chantel :wave:

Well, I made it through! I couldn't drink all mine either (4 bottles worth), about halfway through the 3rd one my belly felt so full and yucky. I hope I NEVER have to drink that again! The test itself wasn't bad, till he told me to hold my breath. I just closed my eyes and thought good thoughts till it was over. Did you also get the shot of dye? That was freaky!

I have a question.....do you ever wake up in the mornings feeling really nervous? For no apparent reason? Thats how I am this morning, feel real shakey and jittery. Maybe its the after effects from yesterday, who knows :confused: I'm not nervous about going anywhere, I have no plans except to stay home all day. Oh well.....

Hope you are doing well
Kim

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Hi Chantel :wave:

Well, I made it through! I couldn't drink all mine either (4 bottles worth), about halfway through the 3rd one my belly felt so full and yucky. I hope I NEVER have to drink that again! The test itself wasn't bad, till he told me to hold my breath. I just closed my eyes and thought good thoughts till it was over. Did you also get the shot of dye? That was freaky!

I have a question.....do you ever wake up in the mornings feeling really nervous? For no apparent reason? Thats how I am this morning, feel real shakey and jittery. Maybe its the after effects from yesterday, who knows :confused: I'm not nervous about going anywhere, I have no plans except to stay home all day. Oh well.....

Hope you are doing well
Kim[/QUOTE]


Hi Kim:)

I am so glad you made it through!! Sorry to write so late, but I have been working again. And yes, I had to do the dye too. I did it twice. It was kind of scary, but it didn't hurt one bit. The dye helps them see things better. I also had to hold my breath. I had forgot about that. On the machine they were using..............there was this smiley face that would kind of talk when I had to hold my breath, so I would just look at it and concentrate on holding my breath. I know one time I thought I wouldn't make it, lol. I felt like I was on one of those movies where people are under water and they suddenly come up for this BIG breath, LOL. That was me, hehe. And yes, I do wake up feeling nervous and jittery sometimes. Your mind and the dreams you have can be the cause of that. As soon as your medication starts to work fully, you will notice that you will wake up more relaxed. I hope you are doing well today:)

Chantel

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[QUOTE=Chantel2003]Hi Kim:)

I am so glad you made it through!! Sorry to write so late, but I have been working again. And yes, I had to do the dye too. I did it twice. It was kind of scary, but it didn't hurt one bit. The dye helps them see things better. I also had to hold my breath. I had forgot about that. On the machine they were using..............there was this smiley face that would kind of talk when I had to hold my breath, so I would just look at it and concentrate on holding my breath. I know one time I thought I wouldn't make it, lol. I felt like I was on one of those movies where people are under water and they suddenly come up for this BIG breath, LOL. That was me, hehe. And yes, I do wake up feeling nervous and jittery sometimes. Your mind and the dreams you have can be the cause of that. As soon as your medication starts to work fully, you will notice that you will wake up more relaxed. I hope you are doing well today:)

Chantel[/QUOTE]


Hi again Chantel :wave:

Your right, the dye didn't hurt at all, it was just a freaky feeling. I had a really nice older gentleman who did mine and he explained everything as he was doing it. That always helps to keep you from going crazy ;) They didn't have stickers to look at so I would focus on a spot on the ceiling.

As for meds, I am not on any yet. I haven't been able to get up the nerve to call and make an appt. Pretty sad, huh? I know that I need to, have been trying to do it for a week now. I get so disgusted with myself sometimes

Hope you are doing well. I have housework that needs done today....yipee :bouncing:

Kim

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Hi again Chantel :wave:

Your right, the dye didn't hurt at all, it was just a freaky feeling. I had a really nice older gentleman who did mine and he explained everything as he was doing it. That always helps to keep you from going crazy ;) They didn't have stickers to look at so I would focus on a spot on the ceiling.

As for meds, I am not on any yet. I haven't been able to get up the nerve to call and make an appt. Pretty sad, huh? I know that I need to, have been trying to do it for a week now. I get so disgusted with myself sometimes

Hope you are doing well. I have housework that needs done today....yipee :bouncing:

Kim[/QUOTE]

Well, at least you are keeping busy, even if it is housework;) I don't think you are sad at all for not taking medication. I didn't want to take any either. I hate even thinking about taking medication every single day, but I had no choice. My attacks were so severe, I could not function. I would have them all day long. It seems like it never let up and if it did, it was only for about 30 minutes to an hour or so. I felt like I was going totally crazy. Not to mention the withdrawals I was going through from my old doctor taking me off and putting me on medication. Either way you choose, I wish you the best of luck hun. I hope you start feeling better soon.

Chantel

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[QUOTE=Chantel2003]Well, at least you are keeping busy, even if it is housework;) I don't think you are sad at all for not taking medication. I didn't want to take any either. I hate even thinking about taking medication every single day, but I had no choice. My attacks were so severe, I could not function. I would have them all day long. It seems like it never let up and if it did, it was only for about 30 minutes to an hour or so. I felt like I was going totally crazy. Not to mention the withdrawals I was going through from my old doctor taking me off and putting me on medication. Either way you choose, I wish you the best of luck hun. I hope you start feeling better soon.

Chantel[/QUOTE]

Just wanted to let you know I dug up enough nerve today and called the doctor. Not even sure that he'll be able to help me, but at least I am taking that first step. I haven't had a full blown attack in a week, but things just aren't right, you know? I'm always on edge, scared of being home alone, scared to eat when I'm home alone for fear that I'll choke or something, afraid to fall asleep at night.....always feel like I have a GIANT lump in my throat. Its a never ending cycle.....ugh! I have a week till my appt., so I'll be worrying about that too. :eek:

I want to thank you for all the responses, it really does help to have someone to talk to who understands. Hope you have a good evening.

Kim :wave:

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Just wanted to let you know I dug up enough nerve today and called the doctor. Not even sure that he'll be able to help me, but at least I am taking that first step. I haven't had a full blown attack in a week, but things just aren't right, you know? I'm always on edge, scared of being home alone, scared to eat when I'm home alone for fear that I'll choke or something, afraid to fall asleep at night.....always feel like I have a GIANT lump in my throat. Its a never ending cycle.....ugh! I have a week till my appt., so I'll be worrying about that too. :eek:

I want to thank you for all the responses, it really does help to have someone to talk to who understands. Hope you have a good evening.

Kim :wave:[/QUOTE]

Hi Kim,

You don't have to thank me hun. I am just trying to help. I had a lot of help when I first came in here and I want to do the same. I am also glad you are trying to get some help. Maybe the doctor can give you something to take the edge off, even if it's just a nerve pill. I know what you mean about being scared to sleep and being home alone. My husband had to take off of work because I couldn't bare to even think about being alone. That was weird for me because before my attacks...I loved being alone, lol. I was so independant and not scared of anything. These attacks just take over your life and that is very frustrating. The meds helped me get a lot of my life back. I'm not my "old" self completely, but I am very darn close and that is wonderful for me. If you had seen me before, you wouldn't believe I was the same person. I wouldn't have even been able to come online and type, that's how bad off I was. I could not even concentrate. Anyway.......I wish you the best and let me know how the doctor's visit goes.

Chantel

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[QUOTE=Chantel2003]Hi Kim,

You don't have to thank me hun. I am just trying to help. I had a lot of help when I first came in here and I want to do the same. I am also glad you are trying to get some help. Maybe the doctor can give you something to take the edge off, even if it's just a nerve pill. I know what you mean about being scared to sleep and being home alone. My husband had to take off of work because I couldn't bare to even think about being alone. That was weird for me because before my attacks...I loved being alone, lol. I was so independant and not scared of anything. These attacks just take over your life and that is very frustrating. The meds helped me get a lot of my life back. I'm not my "old" self completely, but I am very darn close and that is wonderful for me. If you had seen me before, you wouldn't believe I was the same person. I wouldn't have even been able to come online and type, that's how bad off I was. I could not even concentrate. Anyway.......I wish you the best and let me know how the doctor's visit goes.

Chantel[/QUOTE]


Sounds like you have/had been suffering from this for quite some time, how long has it been for you? You mentioned being married, how does your husband cope with this? Mine tries his best but its hard for him to understand how I can feel so afraid of being alone. I love him to death, I really do, but it has always been hard for me to express myself....I was metally abused all during my first marriage (14 years), that crushes what self esteem you THOUGHT you had. I was doing so well, I got out of that situation, I learned to be independant, and now this has happened. I hate feeling like such a failure and a huge let down to my family.

Sorry, the past few days have been an emotional roller coaster :dizzy: and I tend to ramble more during those times. I hope you are doing well....

Kim

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[QUOTE=dizzykim00]Sounds like you have/had been suffering from this for quite some time, how long has it been for you? You mentioned being married, how does your husband cope with this? Mine tries his best but its hard for him to understand how I can feel so afraid of being alone. I love him to death, I really do, but it has always been hard for me to express myself....I was metally abused all during my first marriage (14 years), that crushes what self esteem you THOUGHT you had. I was doing so well, I got out of that situation, I learned to be independant, and now this has happened. I hate feeling like such a failure and a huge let down to my family.

Sorry, the past few days have been an emotional roller coaster :dizzy: and I tend to ramble more during those times. I hope you are doing well....

Kim[/QUOTE]

Hi Kim...I agree that being mentally abused by your spouse will diffinately do damage to not only your self-esteem, but your confidence. I also understand when you say how its so hard for your husband to understand. Do you see a doctor for your anxiety and if so, does your husband go with you? My husband goes to all my sessions and this has helped him so much in understanding what I've been going through. The doctor also lent my husband a book to read "Understanding Panic and Anxiety" so he could understand a little more. My husband supports me 100 percent and not til recently did I tell my family of my mental illness. After I sat down and explained everything, they all seemed sympathetic..especially my mom cuz we are so close. I realize that not everyone or every family will understand, I'm just very lucky. One thing you need to understand thoroughly is that your are not a failure Kim! :nono: And, I'm sure your family doesn't feel that way either. Do you take any meds or are you in any kind of therapy?
Gosh, after rereading your post, I hope your talking about panic attacks. If not, please disregard this and I'm sorry..LOL :D