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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Aniexty - is it a panic attack? therapy?

AmandaJune1990
AmandaJune1990

Ok guys -


So I’m not really sure if what I have is just normal Aniexty or if I’m even having panic attacks.


So I tend to get worried in the evenings.  Not even about anything in particular I just anxious about night time.


Anyway I was laying down trying to fall asleep when I all of sudden felt like I couldn’t breath. My heart started racing and weird (I had to go to the bathroom a lot) my legs were shaking.  I calmed down and am laying in bed watching a movie now.  Was this a panic attack?  I was about to fall asleep I wasn’t worried or thinking about anything I can’t even describe it.


my night time fear has been steady for the last few months and it was never really an issue before.  I’ve been thinking about going to a therapist but not really sure if it would help.  



Thanks for for your input -


Amanda 

doncornelius
doncornelius
Sounds just like me. I always have that happen at night. Usually right around 10pm. It’s like clockwork I get anxiety. I think a therapist would help. I tell you what though it definitely won’t hurt. You should see your regular doctor as well. I had a vitamin deficiency and a thyroid problem. I mean that wasn’t the problem with the anxiety and depression, but it didn’t help the situation. It’s good that you can calm down by yourself. I had to go to urgent care when I first started having anxiety. I think I get it at night when I’m about to sleep because I’m not thinking about anything at the time and subconsciously my fears creep up on me. I am definitely going to find a therapist/psychiatrist for myself. I’ve tried meds as well but I don’t like the side effects. I try focusing on my breathing and if I get antsy I get up and just move around a little and lay back down. I look online all the time for things to do when you feel anxiety coming on. There’s tons of helpful things out there . Just don’t be afraid to look like I was. I wasted several months ignoring my symptoms and I haven’t really made the progress I should have. Hang in there and take it one day at a time.
LisaLisa
LisaLisa
You must be worried about something, even if it's only subconsciously. I get nights like that too. But I know just how it feels to be anxious when you're trying to sleep. And actually anxiety makes me need the bathroom more too, so don't worry about that unless it's giving you problems later in the night. Therapy could be good as a therapist can suggest ways to calm yourself down.
arfie
arfie
I don't know about global norms for anxiety, but in my strictly personal case, the diff between my usual anxiety and a panic attack is the suddenness, duration and intensity of the onset. The attacks are sudden and crippling. Sometimes they settle into my anxiety-as-usual, but the onset is mind-rippingly sudden The usual anxiety is continual with more subtle shifts in intensity.

We don't get to know if therapy will help until we try it. Every case and every therapist is unique, so trial and error is the only option available to us.

Gentle support while you figure out which way to take your own case.
Osheana
Osheana
A therapist can help determine if it is situation specific or chronic I imagine,
Certainly can gain much support in DS,
Best of Luck as you are guided to peaceful nights.
Helpful Hugs and Calming Energy to you,

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