I think I'm having my first anxiety attack

It could be the doxy. Or stress. You know you have Lyme, you are likely reading about it and thinking about it everyday and that can certainly be overwhelming.

Just try and relax a bit and out your mind in a calm place. If it happens again record your symptoms and if it does involved any chest pain maybe consider the doctor or hospital?

I'm as guilty as anyone with this and the hardest part for you is going to be trying not to work yourself up the next time you even slightly feel one of these symptoms.

Goodluck hope you feel better.

In case it isn't related to the Doxy, it's definitely related to the Lyme. I never in my first 34 years had a panic attack until after getting infected, and then it tried to turn into a regular thing. Matter of fact, I denied it could possibly be a panic or anxiety attack for years, as it would hit me for no discernible reason. I might be watching tv and not thinking about anything and wham, my chair was vibrating, I grew hot, sharp pain in shoulder and chest, light headed, hard to breathe. I didn't think anything was going on in my head at all.

Horowitz says panic attacks (or anxiety attacks) go hand in hand with Lyme.

And then there is this article that explains that further:

www.rodalewellness.com/health/lyme-disease-panic-attacks

I'm so sorry your dealing with anxiety. It stinks. Detoxing is a must I'm sure you already know this. Anxiety was a symptom of a herx for myself and my daughter.

What helped me was to use Alka Seltzer Gold with fresh 1/4 of lemon juice squeezed in and an ice cube so I could drink it down fast. This also worked for my daughter who has had some very severe anxiety attacks.

I also used deep breathing and focus to help me. I would inhale for a count of 5 and exhale for the count of 5. At first it is hard to inhale/exhale for the count of 5 but you'll get there as the anxiety starts to wane.

May I suggest when using fresh lemons, wash them with soap and water before cutting. Every person who has touched that lemon in the store before you purchased it has left their mark of germs, and we don't know when they washed their hands last.

When we are trying to heal we don't need to deal with extra germs in our bodies. I wash all hard skinned fruits and vegetables before use with soap and water. just a couple drops of dish liquid and a vegetable brush.

if you need to ask for anti anxiety meds then do it. There is no shame in using medication to help you through this. My doctor prescribed 5mg dose of flexeril which is a muscle relaxer. it worked for me.
Good luck to you.

ChickNorris,

Yes that does sound like anxiety. You can chew some tums a little while after drinking lemon water to help calm down your tummy. Sorry your dealing with this.

Sometimes, especially before I knew it was lyme, it would take my body days to fully recover from my anxiety/panic attacks.

julymorning said...

ChickNorris said...
It is finally starting to calm down. My whole body felt like I was ready to bolt. It's such a strange sensation. I remember getting it when I started the herbs two months ago but it wasn't as intense so I forgot about it. I'm still feeling like my nerves are poised and ready for action but it's starting to calm down. Does that sound like anxiety? My limbs just feel week but antsy. The breathing troubles and tingling and lightheadedness passed after a half hour but the jittery jumpy feelings are still hanging on. I drank lemon water (which always hurts my stomach) and took activated charcoal.

Did you read the link I posted, in case it comes back?

Yes, it was an interesting read! Especially regarding the role of co infections in mental health. I definitely think it's a herx because now my skin is burning and buzzing. I was feeling like my antibiotics were doing nothing so in a way I will be thankful.. lol! It took nearly a month of antibiotics to bring this out. I can't imagine how I'd cope if that was where my doc would end things!

Thank you all for educating and reassuring me. I love that I can bounce things off you guys and spare my hubby from being freaked out by all my stupid symptoms. I think I will take some benedryl and try to sleep early.