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Posted 8/4/2016 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
I have my "panic attacks" at night...usually an hour or two after I fall asleep...anyone else have this happen? My cheat is sore afterwards and I'm tired the next day...I've had a stress echo which was perfect so as far as I know it's not a heart condition...
Posted 8/4/2016 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi KP and welcome!

While nocturnal panic attacks are not so unusual. ..if this is a new pattern for you, I recommend ruling out sleep apnea with your doctor who may want to order a sleep study.

If it is just nocturnal panic, learning coping skills and self help techniques is essential...either through therapy, or checking out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here.

Best wishes on getting your answers and management plan going...post with us anytime for anxiety sharing and support!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 8/4/2016 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I get them at night from a dead of sleep. My dr says its bc I'm so deep in my anxiety that I get them even when I'm a sleep. I notice I get it more if I have a stressful week or day or something. I hate when I get it I wore a holter awhile back and it clocked my heart rate at 165 at 3:20am sinus tachycardia it sometimes last 10-15 min now less I guess I've been coping better. You will get through it. There are always ppl here to help.
Posted 8/4/2016 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
It's easier knowing what it is now and I am more calm when it's happening knowing that everything I've had checked out is normal...but it sucks to have no control over it happening. I've been fine all my life and all of a sudden at 39 it started. I'm on lorazapam .5 mg at night before bed but it does nothing for me...thats down from 2 mg a day because I don't want to be dependent on it so I'm slowly weaning off...wondering if there's something different that would work better?
Posted 8/4/2016 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
KP,

You could ask your doctor about an antihistamine (taken off-label) as a benzo alternative. Hydroxyzine/Vistaril is helpful for some suffering panic attacks.

S.C.
Posted 8/4/2016 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone for your help! :)
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