Has this happened to anyone else???
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| Thu, 07-28-2005 - 9:08am |
I just started having panic attacks about 1 month ago. It happens at night right when I am about to fall asleep or I am awoken by it. I will start to feel the attack coming on, I get tingely and my heart starts racing. So I will breath myself through it. I will start to feel better, still a little shakey and jittery. Then, if I move at all, roll over or even stretch it starts all over again. This will go on for the majority of the night.
When I get up in the morning I feel all achy, my muscles are tight and my chest hurts.
Is this normal? I am so new to this whole anxiety thing that any input is helpful. It's really scary. I haven't been to the doctor but I have done tons of research and I am almost 100 percent sure that it's panc attacks.
Any input is greatly appreciated!!!!

Hi, I also get "night panic attacks". Very rarely do I ever get one during the day, I guess only when I'm really stressed out about something. I still don't understand why I get them at night! I have been taking for the last 2 years 0.5mg of Lorazapam each night and that has really helped me. I would say I only get an attack now at night maybe once every 3 months or so and when I do, I can breathe my way out of one. Taking the Lorazapam nightly has helped me tremendously.
As for the muscle aches you get also, I believe that is all due to stress/anxiety. I know when I am feeling stressed, there is one spot in my back that always hurts.
I would definatley go an talk to your doctor. :)
Take Care, Cassia
Hi,
I am sorry to hear that you are going through. My 1st panic attack (3 months ago)
Thanks everyone for the responses. It just makes me feel better knowing there are other out there that understand and care.
I do not feel anxious during the day. I only feel the after effects from the night, such as- chest pains, muscle tightness and shakiness. Maybe I just need something to relax me at night so this doesn't keep happening.
Thanks everyone!
I have had anxiety for some years now. I recently started having a really hard time sleeping. It seemed that I was waking up every one to two hours. Sometimes I would feel panicky when waking. My doc prescribed Elavil (50mg). I have been sleeping like a baby.
Definitely see your dr so they can rule out any other possibilities.
Alison
I agree with your other responses. Go to a dr. for a check up(that you probably need anyway) to rule out other conditions that may cause these symptoms. Then, follow what your dr. suggests. We care about you & want your to feel better. Let us know what happens.
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