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Posted 9/27/2012 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
hello new here I was looking on line for help and found this site.I have been having a anxiety attack for 2 days now I am not working just trying to wait tell it gos away.It seems to let up at night but starts over in the mornings.I am not worried about anything so I can't figure out why I have it now.I have been on zolft and zanax for over 10 years it works unless I stress my self over a doctors appointment.I try not to let my mind give me scary thoughts and relax but it sometimes does not work.
Posted 9/27/2012 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
hi john, do you have PTSD, by any chance? 10 years is a long time to be on same drugs. Maybe they are not working anymore. Do you go every 3 months for med check? Get daily exercise, like walking for 20 minutes is good for you. Also, I would try yoga or pilates, deep breathing. Keep saying positive things to yourself, and remember that 90% of the things we worry about Never happen. Psych yourself out with logic. Take care;)
Posted 9/28/2012 3:54 AM (GMT 0)
I think it still works I just get worked up sometimes.I will cut back my zanax and then something comes up and I have a full blown anxiety attack.Not sure about the ptsd.
Thanks for the reply
Posted 9/28/2012 2:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi John and welcome.

I am sorry to hear of your recent attacks, and I hope that you are starting to feel better today.

Having trouble with anxiety in the mornings is not unusual, and the reason is that cortisol, a stress hormone, is at its highest concentration in the body at this time. Cortisol is responsible for getting us up and motivated....which is good of course, but those with anxiety either make too much, or develop a sensitivity to it...creating anxiety.

Have you tried any coping mechanisms such as breathing and relaxation exercises to help when you are having breakthrough panic? These can be extrememly effective in managing anxiety. We have links that teach some in our Resource Guide (main page 1st post) along with other self-help ideas.

Also have you been to or considered therapy? Many of us here have been helped tremendously by it. It may be something that you want to discuss with your doctor about for a referral.

Keep positing here with us as well. We are gald that you have jonied us, and are here for your support.:)

Let us know how you are doing soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 9/28/2012 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
I had a night sweats last night and a panic attack in my sleep .I could not calm down so I came on here and found your stress release video on you tube it helped a lot.I have thought about seeing a therapist I am going to do it now i can't live like this anymore.
thanks
Posted 9/28/2012 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
The nocturnal attacks are the worst! I am so sorry that you had this experience.

Know that you are not alone...we understand and sympathize. There is hope. I was plagued by anxiety attacks daily for quite some time, but was taught the skills to stop them through therapy.:)

Keep talking with us as well. This site has also helped me through the support and sense of connection to others with similar issues!

I really hope that you feel better soon...keep us posted.

S.C.
Posted 9/28/2012 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
what type of therapy did you use.what type of therapist do i need to look for what qualifications do they need.
Posted 9/30/2012 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
I had a crazy night of dreams and it was hard to clear my head so I could sleep.I had to get up and go watch tv then slowly fall asleep.I also did some deep breathing .I know this will pass since i am on my 5 th day .
Posted 9/30/2012 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
I think that any therapy is beneficial (as long as you have a good match with your therapist) but I personally had courses in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy.)

There are also other methods of course, but in CBT one learns to replace anxious thinking with rational/positive thought processes, in order to change how we perceice and react to anxiety and stress. This gives one control over the negative thinking patterns that cause and feed A/P.

I simply got a referral from my GP. You can certainly do this, or look for a theapist on your own....like I said, as long as you get on well with whoever you are working with, then that is a good start.:)

It does take time and effort, but it is beyond worth it!

Best wishes on finding someone if you decide to give it a try...keep us posted!

S.C.

p.s. good job on using the deep breathing last night!
Posted 9/30/2012 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the help
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