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Posted 9/11/2016 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
Occasionally when i get super stressed or even just randomly i will go to bed and fall asleep within 20 minutes, only to be JOLTED away by panic half an hour later. My heart pounds, i feel like i cant catch my breath and i feel so out of control. After it is over, it takes me agggeeessss to calm down enough to fall asleep again. Just wondering has anyone else experienced this? Last night it happened in the form of me hyperventilating, i was almost asleep and then felt like i 'couldn't breathe' so i had to get out of bed to calm myself and it took over an hour to go back to sleep. I've had ECGs before and they've always come back normal, so i'm assuming it's part of the panic disorder? Any tips on how to minimize them?

TIA xx
Posted 9/11/2016 5:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi GR,

I am so sorry you are experiencing this.:( I know all too well how this feels, and it is awful!

The more you practice your coping skills, and progress in your recovery program the less these episodes will happen.

What is your current regimen? Do you need self help suggestions?

Let me know how we can help and support you.:)

S.C.
Posted 9/11/2016 5:45 AM (GMT 0)
When i first started having panic attacks this was one that really bothered me, over time with therapy,
medications, and self help i got better, i have not done this in years, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 9/11/2016 5:45 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your reply SC :) i currently dont have any sort of regiment like i will do some guided meditation on youtube and i have a few 'calm' sprays by Brauer and Carusos that i use but that's it really. I'm not on any meds but ill take a st john's wort tablet now and then. I just want the panic attacks to go from my life because i feel like i dont even enjoy anything that much anymore which is so frustrating :(
Posted 9/11/2016 8:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes I often wake during the night in a panic often triggered by a nightmare.

I find Mindfulness Mediation by far the best way to deal with this issue.

Hibee
Posted 9/12/2016 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
I think i do get what you mean. But mine happens when i'm starting to drift off to sleep. Here's my key trick after practice. When you do notice panic symptoms coming in while you drift off to sleep, start to use your remaining power to stay awake. The problem is with the improper sleep cycle we are falling into and that causes the body to 'panic'. So explained by my fellow colleague in neuro-research.

Now by resetting the sleep cycle -> becoming awake again then falling back asleep, you give the body time to remedy the situation and fall asleep naturally.

The hardest part is trying to stay awake again while falling asleep but trust me, that is better than waking up to panic and those irritating symptoms.

Try and let me know! :)
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