Panic! Panic! Panic!

Ugh is vile. It's the worst feeling ever.

I've been dizzy for days following a tummy bug.

I suffer from ongoing chest pains which the doctor says is down to anxiety or maybe costochondritis or maybe fibromyalgia or maybe vitamin d deficiency basically he doesn't have a clue.

I also suffer from regular palpitations.

I woke up this morning and my chest was aching. I checked my pulse and it was 125bpm on waking. I took a beta blocker and pain killers and slept for a few hours.

I had a calm afternoon but then started moving around and I could feel my heart racing again. My chest aches through to my back. I took.another beta blocker and sat down. I'm OK when I sit still but as soon as I get up heart races again.

I'm scared

Hi JL,

I am sorry you are having a bad time today with the panic. I know it is miserable.

As hard as it seems, try to start, or keep doing your coping skills. They will help with time and continued effort.

If you need some new ideas, check our Resources...or rely on your favorite/practiced ones.

We understand how you are feeling and are here for you...so please post back soon and let us know how you are getting on, okay?

S.C.

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"Courage is not the abscence of fear, it is feeling afraid and doing it anyway!"

"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles...it empties today of its strength."
Corrie Ten Boom

Panic Syndrome recovery due to CBT

Hi JL,


I totally hear you and understand where you're coming from. Dizziness after a stomach illness is really common. Your body gets so thrown off, and I'm assuming you were laying down for the majority of your illness, which messes with equilibrium. I know it's uncomfortable, but it does go away.

Sometimes my heart pounds coming out from a sleeping state, too. There are various reasons for this that are completely benign, including an anxiety inducing dream that you don't remember having.

Anxiety is a cyclical thing...you feel a sensation, that sensation gives you anxiety, and then anxiety gives you anxiety. Try to remember, sensations more times than not, don't always mean symptoms.

Hang in there, and we're here for you!

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Los Angeles, CA

JL,

You are going through A LOT!! You have anxiety, pain, the Vitamin D issues...and the stomach virus...kids to take care of...

...I am exhausted just thinking about it all and typing this out!

You need a break. The anxiety is just cycling as Blu's mentioned...gaining size and speed like a snowball rolling down a hill.

I have experienced this myself, and it can be hard to break out of!

Do you have a rescue med you can use?

S.C.

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Moderator:Anxiety/Panic

"Courage is not the abscence of fear, it is feeling afraid and doing it anyway!"

"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles...it empties today of its strength."
Corrie Ten Boom

Panic Syndrome recovery due to CBT

No, I meant a benzodiazepine or Hydroxyzine.

If you can't get out of this panic cycle with your coping skills....you may want to call your doctor about getting a small Rx for help.

S.C.

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Moderator:Anxiety/Panic

"Courage is not the abscence of fear, it is feeling afraid and doing it anyway!"

"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles...it empties today of its strength."
Corrie Ten Boom

Panic Syndrome recovery due to CBT

Oh goodness,

Sending healing thoughts to both of you!

Are you having a broken sleep schedule like this every night? This is surely making your anxiety more of a challenge than usual.

Yes, ask about the possibility of a benzo or antihistamine. This can help with the panic/acute anxiety...but should still allow you to function and do what you need to do for your family, if taken at a low dose.

((((hugs))))

S.C.

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Moderator:Anxiety/Panic

"Courage is not the abscence of fear, it is feeling afraid and doing it anyway!"

"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles...it empties today of its strength."
Corrie Ten Boom

Panic Syndrome recovery due to CBT

S.C

Her adrenals don't work so she doesn't make cortisol so I have to try to mimic the body's natural pattern. The 4am isn't all the time thankfully. Only when she's unwell so only a couple of nights with 4am and then back to midnight and 6am.

I will ask doctor again today about something to calm me down when it hits acutely

Aw, bless you both! ♡♡

S.C.

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Moderator:Anxiety/Panic

"Courage is not the abscence of fear, it is feeling afraid and doing it anyway!"

"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles...it empties today of its strength."
Corrie Ten Boom

Panic Syndrome recovery due to CBT

Okay, well go along with her plan for now, and see how you do.

The incident after lifting your daughter sounds like it could be damaged cartilage in the ribcage/costochondritis related...so I wouldn't rule this out yet. It can take a long time to heal, especially if you are re-injuring the area by repeated lifting.

I hope you get the relief and answers you need soon. Be sure to continue with your anxiety management as well!

Talk soon,

S.C.

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Moderator:Anxiety/Panic

"Courage is not the abscence of fear, it is feeling afraid and doing it anyway!"

"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles...it empties today of its strength."
Corrie Ten Boom

Panic Syndrome recovery due to CBT