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...
My doctor today put me on Neurontin for my panic attacks. Says we'll try Buspar next. Any feedback? My attacks come on so fast she is hoping this may work.
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I did the dumbest thing today. I charged my earbuds, unplugged the block and put the block in my little bag instead of the earbuds. I wasn't happy about that when I got to the gym. What a dummy!
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
a powerful valium type tablet disolved under the tongue is best for a sudden panic attack, with the usual deep slow breathing
However, it does not wipe the slate clean.
I am able to sense a panic attack before it goes full-blown, and I do the relaxation techniques, the breathing, drinking liquid, and I do a journal, to help me see patterns in my behavior.
I have fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, and pain relievers are not useful for these types of pain. However, the connection of panic attacks and the ensuing pain from the panic attacks was reduced by the neurontin, thus giving me relief to sleep at night.
When the neurontin was increased to two pills a day, one in the morning and one at night, I had major problems, more shaking, and with a doctor's approval, I stopped the morning pill, found the symptoms were less, and I was able to continue working through the panic attacks.
A panic attack that comes on so fast, overwhelming your entire system will get temporary relief from neurontin. However, you still have to work through the thought process of the panic attacks to help yourself heal.
Best wishes!