The diff between anxiety/panic attack???

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The diff between anxiety/panic attack???
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Mon, 09-26-2005 - 5:06pm

I have this tightening in my chest this lump in my throat and this rushed feeling going through my chest. It clamps down around my heart and it

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Mon, 09-26-2005 - 7:36pm

You are always welcome here, Julie! You may not believe this, but I know that research indicates that the mind & body can't be separated. IMHO, your mind knew the attack would be coming. Alot of ppl have posted the lump in their throat as well as chest tightness. In fact, someone recently described it like an elephant sitting on their chest.


It wouldn't be unusual for a panic attack to come out of the blue. Nor, decreasing your med & having a panic attack strike. Here are a couple of recent threads on panic versus anxiety. We hash this out every once in awhile. Everyone has their own thoughts.

 

 


 



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Mon, 09-26-2005 - 11:37pm
Julie HUGS TO YOU!!!
The tightness in the chest happens to me! When I take
a xanax it is gone in minutes! I also get pain below my
ribs it is very uncomfortable !! This would go on until I
take a pill--- it is anxiety induced for me- not a panic attack.
No heart pounding, sweating, racing thoughts!!
Come and post and email me if you want!!
I know how this feels--- I would say it is withdrawl!!
Why are they stopping the effexor? HUGS AND FEEL BETTER! Judy
OH yea come to chat tomorrow night!!
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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 8:58am

Julie I just wanted to say my thoughts are with you. I am brand new to this board. I am not sure if you've seen my post from a few weeks ago. I had my first they think "panic attack" Aug. 9th. I have been having symptoms every day in various degrees since.

I had one panic attack I think it was panic that last 2 hrs on a drive home from Myrtle Beach.
I am with you I don't know the difference btw panic/anxiety will be reading the links. My dr. thinks my problem is stress/anxiety bringing on these symptoms.I have to say I don't feel any more stressed than when my mother in law was drying, I also don't feel anxious. I have no know triggers either. One morning I can roll out of bed my heart rate will increase just a little, and immediately my stomach is upset, diarrhea, I get this nervous feeling like I drank a pot of coffee, that lasts all day long. I am on meds now that seems to be helpig but I still get lightheaded, chest heaviness, I have a lot of gas associated with my episodes/all day. I will be seeing a gastroenterologist next week to see if it's a stomach problem that is irritating my vagus nerve.

Karyn

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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 2:48pm
Thanks Jan I dod look at the links. And I think it's how you look at the experience really. I finally took a klonopin about 7 when my chat started and got some relief about 9 and then the nightime took care of the rest. None so far today. WHEW!
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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 3:01pm

Thank you! The PA was barely bareable but I made it,

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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 3:18pm

Good luck with the doctors.

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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 11:41pm

Julie,


After my initial breakdown I had a hard time recovering.... I started to feel better when I realized that I had no choice then to Give It up To God... I wear a cross that has footprints on it and on the back it has part of the footprints poem. This is a verse that i like I think that you may also find meaning in it.


Take Care Julie... Hugs and God Bless You






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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 11:09am

Heather I lovee the Footprints story and I know God carries me through a LOT! Thanks for sharing that!

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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 11:17am

weird Julie,


I had also attached a Bible vs. that I thought you would like.. I don't know where it went. I'll post it again later, I have to go to the Grocery Store.. my cousin is coming over for lunch. SHe has been my lifesaver.. when i was at my worst she left work almost everyday and came to have lunch with me..


talk later.


Hugs,

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