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Attack this morning
| Wed, 02-21-2007 - 8:33am |
I woke up this morning at 5:00 very confused and anxious. I thought I was still dreaming and my head was really hurting. When I finally fully woke up, I went downstairs and took some advil. After laying there for about 15 minutes, the anxiety faded and I was able to go back to sleep. I wonder why most of my attacks are upon waking, even if its an afternoon nap. Thankfully I didn't have to take an ativan, but I always have one with me just in case! Since I've been on paxil, the attacks are much less severe and are usually just a rapid heart beat felt throughout my body with some mild panic thoughts. (Sorry if I'm all over the place with this post).
Any thoughts?
Candace

So please know that you aren't alone in this experience! I know it can be scary!
Wonder, too, what creates this sensation in both us? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Hang in there Candace--I totally know how you feel!
L
The anxiety is a tough one to tame!
Hugs!
L
The deep breathing does work well for me most of the time. I'm just curious as to why this rapid heart beat/fluttering feeling just shows up out of nowhere. It's not nearly as bad as a full blown attack, but I have to say it is annoying. I just want to tell my body to chill, nothing is wrong! (If only it were that easy)
Candace
This is what happened to me - I was waking up at 3:00 am every single day with anxiety.
Sheri Ann
When I was first taught the belly breathing, I was all over the place. I just couldn't *get it.* The more I concentrated on it, the worse my breathing got. Finally, a psychologist friend told me to try the imagery along with it. He said choose a place where I had felt very relaxed & in my mind's eye, to imagine all the sights, sounds, smells, feelings of this place. I chose the ocean. Never once did I think for a minute it would work, but it did. I imagined the ocean. The sounds of the waves. The warmth of the sun & the sand between my toes. The sound of seagulls & the smell of the surf. It was a Godsend. My breathing coordinates with the waves slowly rolling in. Then, rolling out. See if that works for you. Choose your favorite place. It DOES take time. I can remember *cracking up* & giggling way more than I should have @ first;) GL! (((hugs))) jan
PS I can instantly go into belly breathing/ocean mode now @ the first hint of panic or stress.
Hi, Candace! I have been awakened from a sound sleep with anxiety & even a full blown panic. It's scary & hard to cope with. I guess what has helped me the most is to do my belly breathing & relaxation exercises. Focusing on the here & now, then trying to move past the *why's & wherefore's* of what has happened. It gives the anxious feelings & all those odd sensations too much power if I allow myself to dwell on them.
As Sheri Ann said, you truly have done so well. You have every right to keep your eyes on the good days & the better coping skills you have accomplished. I hope you move past this quickly. GL&GBU! (((hugs))) jan