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Posted 7/15/2011 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
But its just not that simple i have learned. After a few days feeling great with no worries all of my symptoms vanished but not completely. Still have a little muscle twitch or ache here and there with a little shakiness in the morning but NO panic attacks which made me feel great. This joy was short lived as last night i had what i think was a minor panic attack. Usually what sparks my anxiety and panic attacks is me worrying about my health or well being but this time it was different. I got into a little argument with my girlfriend and we both raised our voices a little bit. Out of no where i got this weird feeling in my body and then the shakiness began along with a racing heart which i thought i could feel through my whole body including my head. Legs got weak and it felt like the sides of my head was throbbing. My head didnt hurt it just felt like my heart was beating in my head. Idk how to explain it but it felt like my brain by the sides of my head were throbbing (weird explanation i know) started to breathe pretty hard and tried to control this with breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth. This helped and after about 5-10 minutes it felt like the attack was over. The attack was indeed over but after it my body just felt really weird. Almost like i was falling but i wasnt. Also i felt like my circulation was bad because i would lay on my side a certain way and it would cause whatever i was laying on to some what lose circulation. Of course after all of this happened i could not stop thinking about it and began to worry myself again that this was not from anxiety. I woke up this morning shaky nervous and nauseous with the D again and my day hasnt been great so far because my mind is running wild. Just came on to post and hear some of your perspectives as well as get my mind off of this. Anyone deal with this before?
Posted 7/15/2011 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

It feels to me like you were hyperventilating.

Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing that can occur with anxiety or panic. It is also called overbreathing, and may leave you feeling breathless.

Often, panic and hyperventilation become a vicious cycle. Panic leads to rapid breathing, and breathing rapidly can make you feel panicked.

  1. Learn breathing exercises that help you relax and breathe from your diaphragm and abdomen, rather than your chest wall.
  2. Practice relaxation techniques regularly, such as progressive muscle relaxation or meditation.
  3. Exercise regularly.

These three things will help you control your overbreathing.  If you have not done so, check out our resources above. If you feel you need to see your Doctor.

We have all been where you are and I am sure we will be there again so try not to expect the anxiety to just disappear from your life but accept that you will learn to control it.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 7/15/2011 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ash, sounds like you were going great and then had a little hiccup along the way.....I agree with kitt sounds like you hyperventilated, easy enough to do if you were having an argument with your significant other.....

When we get angry or anxious we shallow breath, we don't breathe deeply enough that's what causes all the physical symptoms like the racing heart, shakiness, nausea and diahorrea, are you doing some relaxation tapes....I do them twice a day and they help....I'm glad you have been doing so well just remember that anxiety will sneak up on you it's like that...

And I don't think there's anything wrong with your circulation, your a healthy guy with anxiety, I don't believe there is anything bad happening with your health...your anxious, like me and everyone else on here....ok

Try some relaxation and exercise and keep up the good work your doing great......hugs to you shannon
Posted 7/16/2011 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
Great advice above!  All I can add is an encouraging quote;)


Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak

Thomas Carlyle

 

 

 

Tomorrow is a new day!

S.C.

Posted 7/16/2011 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks you so much for the encouraging posts. You guys really do know how to make me feel better. Thanks Shannon and what kind of tapes would you recommend? Im not watching or listening to any types of tapes but which ones would you recommend?
Posted 7/16/2011 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
hi everyone ,
i am bipolar I but i have experienced anxiety both in manic and my depressive episodes. my symtoms are like yours the head aches on either side of my head, palms sweating ,rapid heart beat,shaky hands,breathing either slows down too much or breathing faster with shorter breathes, sometimes abit lightheaded.
my husband for my birthday got me an engraved bracelet with these words on it....calm down....wecame up with the phrase together one day when i was quite hyper and aggitated. when i need to try and slow down or just be quiet for a while i have to actually touch the bracelet look at it and read it. that seems really too simple but for me to get it to work i've had to really concentrate on doing it. its a lot harder than i thought it would be. you could make up your own little phrase.

another thing i can do for anxiety is watch my fish in my aquarium. the water running thru the filters and returning to the tank sounds just like the water running down a stream........quite calming....
jcd
Posted 7/16/2011 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ash, gosh I'm old tapes I mean cd's... I have guided meditation, progressive relaxation, and some that are called mindful relaxation where you concentrate on your breathing, if you go to a good book store you can usually get them their....or amazon on line I got my meditation one from there...

I do them once in the morning and before I go to bed at night, and if I feel really stressed thru the day I will do one at lunch time....another thing I do is if I get really anxious is count backwards from 100 to 1 really quick.....it takes your mind off whatever your thinking......and I agree within jcd fish are very relaxing too.....hope this helps best wishes Shan
Posted 7/16/2011 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
Anxskyhigh,

I agree with Skitt that it sounds like you were hyperventilating. Maybe you can have a small brown paper sack near you so if this happens again you can slowly breathe into the bag. This should help at least somewhat.

Good Luck to you.
Your Healingwell Friend,
Serenitee
Posted 7/17/2011 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi serenitee, I have a little brown paper bag which I carry around in my handbag, it's like a little lunch bag, I've never used it but it comforts me to know that it's there if I need it excellent idea....:))
Posted 7/17/2011 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Shanny
It made me laugh a little when you said you carry a small paper bag and it comforts you....funny in a way how we that suffer from this do so many things the same way and feel the same way. I carried a small paper bag with me in my paintball tournament bag for comfort....just in case! never used it, but it brought comfort...never hurts to laugh just a little everytime we can, even when it comes to anxiety. Have a great day!........wingman
Posted 7/17/2011 10:31 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks wingman, yes we have to have a laugh every now and then or we would go a little crazy I think...I'm so glad you carry a little bag too I've never used it and I'm sure it's going to fall apart but it's there...ha....have a good day my friend and we will keep our little brown bags secret....sssshhh
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