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Posted 4/20/2013 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
I have been suffering from really bad panic attacks. I constantly think something is wrong with me and am feeling like I am crazy. My head feels tight and I just dont know what to do. I dont wanna die young. and I feel like I am dying:(
Posted 4/20/2013 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
I know how you feel. You are not alone. The crap sucks. Have you talked to your Doctor?
Posted 4/20/2013 2:56 AM (GMT 0)
I actually do not have a doctor at the moment. I havent for a year. But this happend a couple years ago as well. I am just so afraid I am dying, but the ER told me everything looked normal. I keep wanting to go to the hospital, but I know they will just give me some pill and turn me away. I also have type one diabetes and am trying to get my out of control sugars in check, so this is all just a lot to handle at once.
Posted 4/20/2013 3:55 AM (GMT 0)
Thats exactly what happened to me. I went to the ER 4 times in one week. I thought I was a goner. Lightheadeness dizziness fatigue head pressure rapid heart rate etc. They did xrays lab work everything was normal. I thought they were crazy to tell me its al in my head. I also understand diabetes. I had gestational diabetes with one of my pregnancies its horrible. My Dr put me on paroxetine and xanax it helped extremely. Unfortunately i had to stop them cold turkey because I am pregnant and they are not safe for my unborn. My symptoms have come back worse than the first time. Sometimes I feel like I am dying as well but to calm down I take deep slow breaths and remind myself that it is JUST ANXIETY. I know it doesnt feel that way but thats the case.
Posted 4/20/2013 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
Emuhhlee, I am also diabetic, "a drop in sugar to a very low level can trigger a anxiety/panic attack,
you gotta get this condition under control, sugar is what the brain lives on when its too high or low",
You get the oh hell i'm dying feelin!

Larry ***
Posted 4/20/2013 5:09 AM (GMT 0)
I hate the feeling of all of the dizziness, fast heart rate and such. I stopped taking medication and it came back so bad. I am trying to do it the natural way with vitamins, but i always feel like i am taking to many!!. I really am afraid of all these feelings. When I try to do breathing excersises I tend to breathe to fast. Is there any certain ones that work well?
Posted 4/20/2013 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi emuhhlee and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your recent struggle with anxiety. It is not unusual to have A/p along with another chronic illness...it happens quite often.

Your first priority is to get to see a doctor/endo and get your BGL's under control. This is very important as you know...and as Larry said, will help to differentiate your anxiety symptoms with any hypo's/diabetic isssues.

At the time of that appointment, you can discuss the anxiety, and options for treatment. Medication and/or therapy are often the preferred choices.

Until that time, you can check out our self-help Resources here on our main page (1st post) It does have links to videos that teach breathing and relaxation exercises, and much more.:)

Keep posting with us as well Support is everything!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
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