Re: Panic attacks
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?!
You explained your experiences very well. I have PTSD and get pains attacks sometimes also. Even if I’m relaxed and de-stressed, loud sudden noises startle me so much that I let out the loudest squeals , often scaring anybody who might be around me.
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.