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...
Today is one of many days where I just wake up having a panic attack. No rhyme or reason, just feel panicky and stressed out... I had a good day yesterday so it doesn't make sense... and now I can't seem to focus and breathe right... it really is starting to make me mad, which makes it worse! I'm at work and it feels like any moment I'm going to lose control and start crying or screaming... how can I get myself to calm down when I wake up like that? HELP!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Im Bekki And Im 16, I Also Sometimes Get This, I Usally Wake Up At Silly Times, I Usually Get This Once A Year, And They Got Descriebed As Night Terrors, Iv Not Had One For A While,
To Calm My Self Down, I Get A Glass Of Water And A Cold Wet Towel, As Im Usually Overheating, And Put on my fav Dvd Or Read A Magazine, And Just Push Through The Panic, It Really Works
Same thing happened to me this morning. I know exactly how you feel. At least when you feel an attack coming on, you have a moment or two to react and get yourself ready for it. When you wake like that...all I can say is for me its like living in a nightmare. My have been coming every two to three days for the last month. Before that, I had not had an attack for almost a year. This new cycle has almost been entirely in the mornings upon waking. Believe me, I know how you feel. Beyond the sheer terror, it messes up my whole day. Even when I can calm myself down, I sleep through the rest of the day. Beat myself up for what I didn't get done and basically feel like I've had a whole day taken away from me. I really hope sharing my experience doesn't stress you out more, but I wanted you to know that you are not alone in this type of panic attack. I've learned from these boards that everyone experiences something different even though some of the symptoms maybe unique. You and I just drew the straw that we get them upon waking. My advice to you is seek help as soon as you can. Therepy has helped me stay sane. Xanax helps calm me during the attack myself and staying on this message board helps me feel like i'm doing at least something to take positive steps forward. I really hope this helps and again, always remember that you are not alone. 1000's of us are going through the same or similar as you and me. Hope your day gets better. Please contact me if you need any more support. You'll be in my thoughts. Chris