04-03-2018, 08:40 PM
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I had a panic attack last night about midnight. It was horrible. Today I am on edge and that might be the reason why. I can't get it out of my head. Haven't had one that bad in a long time....I actually thought I was going to die.My worst panic attacks are usually late at night or early in the morning...
04-03-2018, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wild blueberry
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I had a panic attack last night about midnight. It was horrible. Today I am on edge and that might be the reason why. I can't get it out of my head. Haven't had one that bad in a long time....I actually thought I was going to die. My worst panic attacks are usually late at night or early in the morning...
07-03-2018, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AnnieS
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I've had a lot of panic attacks, mainly when I wake in the middle of the night with palpitations. But I am able to slow down my heartbeat by focusing on the facts. The facts being that it's just a panic attack. It was some advice on a panic attack forum that helped. You need to recognise that it's not real and slow down breathing. I am starting to see a pattern where some days I just feel more upset about everything. I think for me it's down to eating the wrong food maybe. (I have allergies & intolerances). But it's not like an emotional trigger, definitely chemical.
When I feel like this everything feels off. I will feel really antsy if I have too many people around or in an enclosed space like a train or lift or even in the kitchen at work. Noise becomes a real nuisance (I seem to hear every little sound). I've realised I don't block out the "white noise" when I feel this way. I felt like this yesterday. I was in a meeting and I started to feel I was having tunnel vision (ugh!). It may be down to sleep patterns too because I was really tired having woken at 4am and not fallen asleep again.
Yet today I felt really calm and great. It's amazing.
When I feel panicky I tell myself to calm down because it will be ok again. But when you feel that way why is it so hard to believe?!
Muddy’s recommendation is a good idea one. Take magnesium but Epson salts baths are great. Bach’s homeopathic Rescue Remedy also helps a lot.
It’s a difficult thing to explain to others which is why I usually avoid people.
07-03-2018, 07:40 PM
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It's something , like PTSD, that those who haven't been through it won't understand at all. Although its quite common for someone to have just one experience of a panic attack in their lifetime and their not quite having the words to describe it as a panic attack.07-03-2018, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Lion Queen
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I'm sorry, I hope you feel better soon, they are horrible (hugs) x
08-03-2018, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruce
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Never had a panic attack, don't really understand them. I don't like heights so that is the nearest I ever get, even Youtube videos of people balancing on the edge of a drop made me feel odd though I can't say I panic.It is strange because it is only sheer cliffs or buildings that I don't like, I have climbed 200mtr TV masts and 60ft Telegraph poles without a worry but standing on the edge of a single storey roof I don't like at all - as I say I don't panic I just don't look.
But as I have never ever had a panic attack in my life I have no understanding of them.
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