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Posted 1/8/2010 4:57 AM (GMT 0)
I have panic disorder and bipolar II.  Since starting a new med, the mood swings are almost gone, but panic attacks are up.

I have an appt with my pdoc tomorrow and need help explaining what I'm experiencing.

It's like a panic attack without feeling afraid, and without losing logical thought.  Sometimes I dissociate also.  It's almost like an adrenaline attack, but not exactly the same as an adrenaline rush.

It interferes with life as much as panic attacks, but it isn't quite as disturbing.

Any ideas?  Anyone experience this?

Posted 1/8/2010 8:25 AM (GMT 0)
I can't say that I've ever experienced this to a tee, although the closest I've come may be after a panic attack and I've taken my ativan....sometimes the physical symptoms (racing/hard heartbeat) will kick back up, but it won't bother me nearly as much, because the edge has been taken off severely.

For me a racing heart is the scariest thing possible, as each time I'm nearly certain I will drop and have a heart attack so feeling the racing feeling and not being petrified about it was a very new sensation for me.

I have no idea what your medication is, but it may have a similar effect on you as what I described above.

Your brain is no longer sending fight or flight signals; however, there are still remnants of the physiological signs.

Good luck explaining this all to your MD and I hope he/she can assist further!
Posted 1/8/2010 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
tortoise11


Hello there and welcome to the A & P Forum. I am wondering if your new med has contributed to the increase in panic. Please do check in with your Physician and ask about the meds.



I know this is not a great deal of help but please know you have my support and I hope things get sorted out for you quickly.



Gentle Hugs


Kitt
Posted 1/8/2010 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Echoing Kitt. I'd think those problems together would be challenging to medicate. You may have to go through some trial and error to find the right ones.
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