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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Scared To Try And Sleep Tonight....

silverlight
silverlight

Hello all,


Last night I had a terrible panic attack at bedtime.It did not abate all night long.


Every time I thought I was calming down enough to sleep I just ended up laying there ruminating and experiencing all the dreadful usual physical symptoms i get with my attacks.


I eventually fell asleep around 6 AM and woke up around 8:30 AM.I never did manage to get any more sleep.


I feel like today has been one long drawn out panic attack that will never end.I dread bedtime because I have convinced myself this will happen again.Big mistake I know.


I have an appointmnt with my pyschiatrist tomorrow and will talk to him about it but I am already dreading tonight.


I feel just flooded with adrenaline and cortisol.


I don't know what if anything I am asking here,just reaching out for support i guess...


GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Hi. So sorry about your night last night. Why don't you try to find some meditation videos on YouTube? I am working with a new therapist who wants to talk to me about mindfulness and meditation. Others here have said how useful mindfulness has been for them. I hope your psychiatrist helps you tomorrow. You might just be exhausted by the time bedtime rolls around so you may just get some sleep. Good luck!
silverlight
silverlight
Thank you GreenEyes
HayGray02
HayGray02
Hi silverlight. I have struggled with anxiety and panic attacks pretty much my entire life. I was doing good for awhile and then out of nowhere it seems, my anxiety and panic got really bad, I even started to experience PVC`s (heart palpitations) that I had never experienced before with all of my years of anxiety and panic. They became so bad that I went to the ER twice in the past month fir them :( They ran a bunch of tests on my heart and I even went to see a cardiologist about it..... everything turned out normal. So they are from anxiety. They are so scary and they were keeping me up at night as well. Some nights are better than others, but I always worry and start counting down the hours until bedtime (when I wake up) because that is when I seem to get bad PVC`s (bedtime). You are not alone. Just wanted to let you know :) :)
HayGray02
HayGray02
GreenEyes,

Do you recommend a certain meditation video or app?? Also, what is mindfulness? I am really trying to learn how to calm myself down and I just do not even know where to start. I have tried to look for apps for my apple phone but have really had no success. Everything seems to cost money these days and I do not have a lot of it!! lol. Thanks :)
silverlight
silverlight
Thank you for your reply,HayGray.....
I am so sorry you are suffering and I hope things get better for you soon.
tikobird10
tikobird10
I understand and feel for you. I have chronic insomnia which also includes anxiety and panic attacks about sleeping. A therapist told me to meditate daily but not during anxiety. During a panic attack, my body and mind are too consumed to meditate. Please get a therapist who works with anxiety and panic attacks. I hope you find some help and comfort soon. I've been there.
silverlight
silverlight
Thank you for your support,tikobird.

Unfortunately I have OCD and meditation is just too dangerous for me.It leaves too much space for intrusive thoughts.

I do have an amazing therapist though.

Thank you again.
Gboehle
Gboehle
I am sorry to hear that, I went through the exact thing a few days ago. I understand how awful it feels. I agree that listening to maybe a guided meditation on YouTube or binaural beats can help calm you down. I hope things get better for you soon. I will pray for you and all of us.
silverlight
silverlight
Thank you,Gboehle...
Sha123
Sha123
Hello am new here. Am scared
silverlight
silverlight
Hi sha123...

So sorry you are feeling scared.
Hear to listen if you would like to talk about it..

Hope you feel better soon.
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