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Posted 12/12/2010 1:03 PM (GMT 0)
went to bed last night and woke up with an anxiety/panic attack... heart beating fast, headache and lasted all thru the night with not much sleep at all.. woke up feeling about the same way... i do notice that when im in the gym more that it does not happen... running on the treadmill, lifting weights etc... i did take a .5 zanax this morning to hopefully help
Posted 12/12/2010 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome! Nocturnal panic attacks are horrible! I am sorry that you are suffering with them. This happened to me as well. Just as I was starting to get a handle on my regular daytime anxiety, they started. My over-all stress management still wasn't good however, and it wasn't until I got it under control, that these stopped.

I would suggest keep working on your anxiety management, and this should improve for you. Exercising is a great stress-buster, so it's good to hear that you're already doing that. Relaxation/breathing exercises are also critical.

I hope that this gets better for you soon. I'm glad that you found us, this is a great place for information, and support. Post anytime with questions or something to share!

Take care,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 12/12/2010 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
jaxmsguy30
Welcome to HealingWell and I look forward to getting to know you better.

It is reasonably common for people to experience anxiety attacks at night. Please know you are not alone in this type of anxiety/panic attacks. Waking up mid-panic can be enormously distressing, often breaking down plenty of the normal strategies that you would use to manipulate your anxiety/ panic.

Try to cut back your stress at night and plan relaxing activities in the evening. I will watch TV or movies that are relaxing and then when I go to bed I will read a book for awhile. I love to read novels. I let go of the worries of the day as there is nothing I can do while sleeping to deal with my problems.

Also remember that diet and exercise can have a massive impact on the severity of panic attacks. If you are the sort of person who eats late, or enjoys nightly snacks, then it could be time to reevaluate your habits.

I hope this helps you in some small way.
Posted 12/12/2010 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
thanks for the reply.....maybe got a few hours total of sleep last night.. the .5 xanax seem to help during the day.... head still feels a little achy and tried to take a nap this afternoon and of course i couldnt. i woke right back up......havning a little bit of sinus issue but not bad....
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