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Posted 2/4/2012 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
The nurse just gave me an ativan, first one since thursday. i feel like i have had one very very long panic attack. logically i know that i haven't been having a panic attack for 3 days, but they have been lasting for hours at a time. does anyone else have attacks that last this long???? by the time i realise that my panic attack has ended another one hits, feel like i am going totally insane.                          Rose 

 

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Posted 2/4/2012 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
Rose,

Good Morning.  First off, how are you doing and are you still in intensive care ?

Due to your special circumstances right now it is hard to answer your question as you have so much going on that can be causing your high anxiety and panic attacks.  What is your Dr. saying in re to your panic attacks?

I would ask for a consult from a psychologist or pyschiatrist while you are in the hospital to see if they have anything to offer you as they are the experts in dealing with mental health issues related to a serious illness.  

I am keeping you in my prayers.

Kindly,

Kitt 

 

Posted 2/4/2012 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
Yes! I was having them every day, all day, until I went back on my meds. One right after another. I actually lost over 40 pounds from being in a constant state of panic! My blood pressure was up, my heart rate was constantly at about 120, and I felt exhausted, but couldn't sleep at all. They are no fun! Right now, it sounds to me like you are sending yourself into a spiral just worrying about it happening again.

Take your Ativan and do some deep breathing. Try and clear your mind, I know it's next to impossible, but try. Think of something that makes you happy, like the birth of a child or grandchild, etc. and just BREATH! Deep inhale in, imagine you're breathing only the good things, and slow exhale out, imaging you're releasing all of the bad things.

Hope you are feeling better soon, and just know that we are all here for you! ((hugs))

Fox
Posted 2/4/2012 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
they moved me from cicu to icu and the doc says hopefully monday i will be back in a regular room.  i talked to a pnurse and she says some of it has to do with being off the benzos for a few days and of course with evrthing that has happened. besides the panic i feel better then before. i am just exhuasted from fighting off the panic attacks, like i said they last for hours.    Rose
Posted 2/4/2012 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
I know how you feel.. Ive been having panic attacks non stop since last friday.. Just now getting new meds your not alone feel better!
Posted 2/5/2012 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
S.L.,

Your are a heck of a fighter! I know that I would be having panic as well, as all things medical and especially the hospital scare me! I am so impressed with your continued bravery...and yes you are brave, because like my signature line says, courage is not about being without fear...it is feeling that fear, facing it and carrying on in spite of it. You are doing this, and we are all behind you.

I hope so much that you will be able to get to your regular room, get some anti-anxiety meds, and move closer to getting to go home in the next few days!

We are here for you, so post anytime!:)

S.C.
Posted 2/5/2012 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
 Thanks SC, truth be told with out you and evryone else here i don't know how i would of made it this past week. you all have carried me trough the hardest thing i have ever done. when i first came here i was without  hope and you have given that back to me. there are no words to express how much you all have done for me. even my kids who thought i was crazy when i told them about the forum now say they are so very grateful for all of you and all that you have done for me. thanks seems so inadequate, but they are the only words i have. you have given me hope and the strength to deal with the worst week of my life. :-)    Hugs Rose
Posted 2/5/2012 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
turn   smilewinkgrin wink We're here as long as you need us! wink smilewinkgrin turn

You just concentrate on getting better!

S.C.

Posted 2/5/2012 4:09 AM (GMT 0)
   hey SC, not to sound stupid but for the life of me i couldn't figure out how atread worked is it just posting a reply instead of posting a new post???                                                                           Rose yeah                                                                             
Posted 2/5/2012 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, a thread refers to a post that has replies and has become an ongoing topic...as in 'I started a post today, and now the thread has over 20 posts in it!'

A thread can go on several pages until it comes to a natural stop, or a moderator closes it for whatever reason (it gets too long, off topic, or problematic to the rules)

When you post a new topic, it is simply starting a new discussion that may become a new thread.

Some people will start a new post with the intention of many people answeing and call it a thread...Example: Someone may start a 'Music thread'. This encourages other members to post regarding their favorite music.

I hope that this clears things up, rather than further confuse you! I remember being so unsure of things when I first joined, but like you, I asked questions...it's the only way to learn.:)

S.C.
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