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Posted 3/5/2015 10:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all I have noticed that from time to time I will be half asleep and then randomly freak out and get a full blown panic attack. Usually it settles and I can go back to sleep but last nite it was so full on that I ended up taking half my anxiety tablet and tried to relax. I just want to know has this happened to anyone else? I prefer my panic attacks while I'm completely awake coz it's less scary that way hahah :P
Posted 3/5/2015 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
I used to not long ago, wake up in full panic, so you're not alone. It sucks big time, but panic attacks at any time suck.
Posted 3/6/2015 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
They do and the whole being shaken up after them so annoying :( at least we're not alone I just wasn't sure if it was something worth going to my go for, did you ever go for it? X
Posted 3/6/2015 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
I have had many panic attacks while sleeping. You are not alone at all. Actually, I prefer them that way because my body and mind are already in a relaxed mode and I don't let them get to me that much, if that makes sense. It is the ones during the day that really get me.

B.
Posted 3/6/2015 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
I don't understand the constant panic attacks....I had one and only back in 2005 and it was during a big family stressor and I ended up in the ER as fearing it was heart issue....in the ER they got my BP down and got me on lorazepam and sent me home in time....with 12 lorazepam. I was taking them 1/2 daily usually and got too accoustomed to them and then heard from a friend there is a benzo/alzheimer connection...so I'm off them totally.

I use Inositol B family and Gaba and some use L-Theanine but my body keeps calm with these....
Posted 3/6/2015 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
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Posted 3/6/2015 10:56 AM (GMT 0)
I get them when waking.....thoughts racing, heart pounding, feeling scared, blah blah blah....so I rarely can go back to sleep, just have to get up. And the problem is that when I have those, it sets the tone for the entire day and I'm even more anxious than usual.....UGH.
Posted 3/6/2015 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes I have had panic attacks during sleeping hours usually due to the nightmares that I get I try and do some Mindfulness Meditation before I goto bed to help relax me before I go to bed so maybe this is something you could do?

Hibee
Posted 3/6/2015 5:31 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Sweetitlol,

I am sorry to hear of your attack last night! :(  No fair...anxiety sneaking up you when you are most vulnerable, right?

I echo Hibee's idea of practicing coping skills/relaxation before bed.  This could help to prevent or lesson panic episodes while you are trying to sleep.

Also, knowing your skills to get you out of an attack forward and back is helpful, so you can immediately go into  your breathing/muscle relaxation/positive mantras...ect...when this happens.

Let us know if you would like any specific suggestions for self-help material...

...and here's to a better, peaceful night's sleep tonight!

S.C.

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