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Posted 4/2/2014 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
I am borderline GAD but have been taking klonopin for about a year due to a death in the family and other family issues. (Sick parents, stressful marriage). Tonight, I took my 2nd dose of klonopin as prescribed and I immediately got dizzy. I started to freak out and it just went down hill from there.

Having said that I have occipital nueralgia and turned my head as I was washing the pill down and thay could have caused it too. Also, I had the benzo withdrawals 3yrs ago from xanax and it felt like the time I got paradoxical effects from them and then immediately quit. Bad, bad, bad. Went through withdrawals for months.

In any case, tonight felt like 3 years ago and I think that started the spiral. I know klonopin isnt as "dangerous" xanax, but the benzo withdrawals are still so fresh, I can't deal with it again.

In any case, the panic attack is 2hrs old and is still effecting me. Any advice on coping?
Posted 4/2/2014 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
Deep Breathing is what helped me after my first panic attack. I remember it vividly and is not something I want to experience. I have always had anxiety, but that panic attack, whew, it was bad....Thankfully I've only had the one.

Try doing something to take your mind off the attack. I actually got on my elliptical machine and exercised mine away, along with the deep breathing. Walking is also good to take your mind off of the attack.

There are so many coping techniques that you can do, but those are a few that worked for me.

I know you posted this awhile ago, and I hope you're feeling better.....
Posted 4/2/2014 8:20 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I eventually fell asleep, but its like being in a car wreck... It lingers. 8hrs later I am just tired and have to go to work soon. A little scared but I have my wife and little ones to think about.

My little girl was in our room watching a movie and I just spent time with her when it happened. Thank God I wasnt alone. Deep breathing also helped but then I would forget about it and I would start to lose control all over again.

Stinks!
Posted 4/2/2014 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi R.,

I am sorry to hear of this.:( I know how horrible attacks can be...especially as they can come out of nowhere.

I too get dizzy/off center when I move my head to quickly...and it used to really unnerve me!

I hope that you are feeling better today, and that there are no more issues this morning.

I pulled up some great self-help exercises for you. They are really effective at stopping an attack...but even better if practiced daily for regular anxiety management.

Peace and progress!

S.C.

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions


Panic attack relief exercises:

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/



http://www.healthyplace.com/



http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/



http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html



http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I
Posted 4/3/2014 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Many thanks for the web sites.

Today, I was so-so. Those things stick around with for a few days. Ive only had a handful, but they're doozies.
Posted 4/5/2014 5:28 AM (GMT 0)
Second that re those resources !!

Have been getting on top of situational anxiety and anxiety cued by having to go somewhere ....... but those spontaneous ones that "come out from nowhere" ..... they're the ones that can really knock you backwards
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