My husband's strange anxiety attacks

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Registered: 03-05-2006
My husband's strange anxiety attacks
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Thu, 12-28-2006 - 4:27pm

Hi there. I am so happy that I found this site.

My husband owns his own business and he has 2 HUGE bills that need to be paid and business has slowed down. He has developed this habit of having anxiety attacks when it's bedtime. Here's the reason I said strange, because he will start sniffling and then convinces himself he can't breathe and then he starts pacing back and forth all through the night.

I made aqn appointment for him to see a professional, but I'm curious, has anyone ever had this type of anxiety attack? What can he do to stop himself from thinking about sniffiling and not being able to breathe? I hope someone can help.

Thank you and hugs,

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Registered: 07-28-2004
Thu, 12-28-2006 - 4:53pm

Hi,

Breathing problems at night are common and can be related to allergies or asthma from dust or dust mites, down in pillow or comforters. Some people have sleep apnea type problems in which the shape of their palette/throat changes when they lie down and blocks breathing (may be weight related). Or it could be anxiety related too.

He can have a sleep study done through a local hospital or referral from his doctor to find out more about what is causing this.

Hugs and I hope he finds relief. (for your sake too.)
Dee

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 12-28-2006 - 5:39pm
I'm glad to hear you made an appt for dh to see a doctor.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 12-28-2006 - 8:02pm

Hello! It's nice to see you;) It must be hard coping with your dh's anxiety. Having experienced anxiety/panic attacks for 36 years, I guess for someone not *in the know* they probably do appear strange. Unfortunately they are very real. They are so scary for me, that I have called the ambulance for help because I thought I was dying.

 

 


 



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Registered: 12-27-2006
Fri, 12-29-2006 - 9:41am
Something I read in Dale Carnegie's "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" is when you're faced with a worry, write down the worst possible outcome and then make a plan ON PAPER. That is an excellent book by the way and you can probably find it in your library or possibly online.
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Registered: 03-05-2006
Fri, 12-29-2006 - 12:16pm

Thank You so much for your response.

I know how real these things are first hand...I have been hospitalized once for anxiety. I guess I just wasn't aware of how many different types of panic attacks people experience. Mine was the kind the just stopped me from functioning completely and once there was an episode that convinced me I was having a heartattack b/c I had shoulder/chest pain that wasn't even real.

I guess I was looking for different views on ow to help him deal with these until he gets in to see his Dr. and everyone has given me excellent information, which I'm very thankful for.

Thank you again and I'm happy that you received the right treatment for you so that you may continue to pass along your experiences to help others here! Good job!

Hugs,

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Registered: 03-05-2006
Fri, 12-29-2006 - 2:18pm

Thank You for your response and your concern. Everyone is so nice here!

i will be checking back and he sees his Dr. Tuesday, thanks again for sharing!
hugs,

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Registered: 12-05-2006
Sat, 12-30-2006 - 4:05pm

Dear Pretendhesme,


Though the war be not over, I am indeed winning skirmish after skirmish; battle after battle - for "if God b e with me, who can stand against me ?" certainly not these hells they call anxiety, depression, panic, and phobia. I mock them - paradoxical in
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sat, 12-30-2006 - 5:53pm

Thanks, Manny for adding your thoughts. I could *feel* the fear as I read your post. That is what's so real to us with anxiety/panic attacks. Noone but a fellow sufferer can ever really know what that feels like. Good to see you, BTW.


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Registered: 01-31-2004
Sat, 12-30-2006 - 6:50pm
My dad and his potty mouth...LOL!!!!!
        
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Registered: 12-05-2006
Sat, 12-30-2006 - 7:53pm

Hi Jan,


Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa - (Latin for "My fault, My fault, My Most Grieveous fault.") I apologize to all.

Though the war be not over, I am indeed winning skirmish after skirmish; battle after battle - for "if God b e with me, who can stand against me ?" certainly not these hells they call anxiety, depression, panic, and phobia. I mock them - paradoxical in

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