Panic Attacks Support Group

A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...

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I feel better at night

Zen1
Zen1
All day I am wired up and on edge. When night time comes I feel like I'm back to myself again. I should be sleeping, but I am so happy to be feeling good I enjoy it! Maybe I should sleep all day and stay up all night like a new born baby. Any one else like the night life? One more thing... The other day when I had that bad panic attack, My kids were watching sponge bob. In the middle of the attack I burst out laughing at patrick. I was still a little on edge but my heart stopped racing and my muscles were more relaxed. I prescribe Sponge Bob to everyone if you can focus on something to take your mind off the attacks. It helped me.
harry3333
harry3333
who would look after the kids?

I expect with them asleep,you have fewer worries, I think you are a worrier so get a self help book on stopping worry from amazon mailed to your door, qiite cheap
starkeeper
starkeeper
I have had panic attacks for many years, and it seems in late afternoon it seems to subside, I have heard in the a.m. we fear and dread the day and it' s fearful sensations. By pm the end of the day is nearing and almost over.we are ok no damage. When you laughed with your son. your focus turned outward, you weren't tuned in on yourself and your inner feelings. Focusing outward and away from our inner feelings, enjoying the moment with others ,is very helpful.
Zen1
Zen1
Lol! Harry I wouldn't leave them up like that. I freak out when my baby is in the bathroom. I just try to take it easy until all is well again. Give me a title of a good book.

Hi starkeeper,
I agree with you. Even though sometimes its hard, I try to focus on other stuff. I am afraid to mop. I feel its too much for my body.(in my mind) I just do. Every time I touch a mop my heart races a bit.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello... i too feel crappy during the day and much better at night... and since that happens i like to enjoy it... watch a movie... just relax... no worries...!!! the downside is that if i go to bed like at 4 am the next day i oversleep and i will fell crappier... Its a cycle... u just gotta take hold on it... enjoy your nights...!!! but dont oversleep... it doesnt do me any good... at least for me...!!! 8 hours is enough!!!
Best of luck
P.S. loved the sponge bob idea!!! :)
Zen1
Zen1
I can get by on 8 hrs too. even 5 or 6 if its a good deep sleep. I feel like a little kid trapped in the house though. I can go any where in the world, but I'm afraid to drive down the freaking street. I tell ya that sucks for a 25 old.