Ugh!

So last night before bed I had anxiety and figured since I was about to go to bed I’d sleep it off rather than take a xanax. Big mistake, had anxiety all night, barely slept then woke up at 4 am with a panic attack. I’m at work now but my chest is tight and I just feel insanely tired. I’m so over all this and just wish I could get better even if its a little bit. Does anyone suffer from night, panic attacks? I’m afraid of having one tonight but hoping its because I stopped taking the Effexor due to chest pains.

Thanks Mel! Glad to know I’m not alone. It’s been a rough start to the day but I knew this was coming. When I stopped taking the Effexor I knew either today or tomorrow would be bad because its getting out of my system. I go back to my doctor on Friday and she’s going to do the genetic testing. Until then I’m managing with Xanax and possibly some crying later. Ha ha! Night panic attacks are the worst and I’m gonna try this technique my counselor spoke to me about. He said to run in place or doing something cardio driven for at least 10 minutes before bed, get a cool pack or something similar and place it on our head for 10 minute and listen to calming music to go to bed.

I’m hoping this works, you may want to try it.

Thanks Scaredy. Today has been rough...definitely coming off the meds for sure. Idk whats worse how I feel now or how I felt on the meds. Thank you for the encouragement, it’s much needed.

Jennings- I was afraid to go to sleep last night with fear of having another one. I took a 1/2 xanax before bed and 1/2 melatonin and knocked out. I did however wake up with my anxiety...its seriously awful. My fiancé woke me up talking to me though so I’m wondering had I woke up on my own if I would have. It’s day 4 for me with no AD so I’m hoping it goes away soon. I’m tired of being a panic stricken person. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone.

I hope your day was better than mine. Once I have a panic attack my body is in this heightened mode. I just had another panic attack and can feel my body all tense and just want to cry. Idk what it’s like to be normal anymore. Tomorrow I have an appt where my doctor is going to my genetic testing. I need to be on something stronger than Xanax. I’m hoping these panic attacks are from being off my AD for a few days now.

Mel-

I’ve been thinking of you. I’m sorry you’re having a rough time. In those moments tell yourself “this is your panic disorder & anxiety”. Two weeks ago I swear I was bipolar and my psychiatrist looked at me and sort of laughed and said “when are you going to realize this is all a part of your panic disorder. The irrational thoughts, the worst case scenario, the intense rush of feelings.”

It’s not easy, as I sit here just got done crying for the second time since I got home. I feel the intense anxiety in my chest and just panicky all over my body. I’m anticipating my next attack and I’m so sad I have found nothing to help. Idk if it’s from stopping the Effexor that it’s so intense but you guys are not alone. Today has been a rough day.

Praying for you all and that we get a much needed nights sleep!

Thanks Scaredy Cat!

So I want to challenge those that would like to participate. I feel that I have an abundance of energy which turns into anxiety. I’ve had my primary doctor, counselor and psychiatrist tell me all to run!! I use to be a runner and stopped a few years back due to just laziness. So last night, I did jumping jacks for 5 mins, I ran in place for idk how long, and did some crunches. I repeated it twice and it didn’t take very long but what I found is that it helped my anxiety. This may not be the case for everyone but I want to challenge you to get moving.

Get outside and walk around your yard and pick up trash or go to the park. It felt amazing not having so intense anxiety. I didn’t wake up with a panic attack by the Grace of God. I did have anxiety but I can deal with that. So this morning I also did the routine and felt better. I’m at work now and literally stood up and jogged in place.

I plan on running this weekend in hopes that this takes at least the edge off. My appt is an hour and I’m hoping the lab gets my results back so we know what route to take. Have a blessed day!

H,

So so proud of you, I literally teared up!!! Thank you for the motivation! I’m going to start this today!! Hugs to you!!

So glad today was better!!!

...and now knowing that your test is being processed...and that help is on the way, it should help you to stay encouraged all the more. Keep up the great work!

Hugs and high fives!

S.C.