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Posted 9/12/2012 4:12 AM (GMT 0)
so night time attacks used to be my biggiest enemy! every night i was waking up in the middle of the night w/ rapid heart rate(no memory of dream),shaky,choppy breathing the list goes on. due to these spells were the reason why i seen a cardiologist!
well it appears again tonight! i was asleep then bam! woke up with heart racong. i have def been stressed anxiety attacks are about once a day at least. does anyone get these night time attacks?
Posted 9/12/2012 6:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cole,

You have my sympathy. I've occaisionally been awakened by nocturnal panic attacks, usually during periods of higher than "normal" stress, and it is never fun. It actually makes me angry, as I think sleep is supposed to be a refuge from my daily struggles.

They have nothing to do with waking from a nightmare, nor are they related to any sort of heart problem, though I can easily understand why a person having one might think otherwise. It's just another panic attack, and all you can do is put your coping skills to work until you get through it.

I hope the rest of your night was better than when you posted.
Posted 9/12/2012 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi cole,

I hope that you are feeling better today.:) I know how scary and miserable nocturnal panic attacks can be. We have had a few threads on this subject...you are not alone (I will try to pull up some old threads and post it at the end so you can read other's experiences.)

Try to squeeze a short nap in today so that you don't get overly tired...this can perpetuate the stress cycle, making things tougher all around.

I hope that you have a 'sleep through the whole night' rest tonight!

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=1412280

 https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=2278761

S.C.

Posted 9/12/2012 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Happens to me. I usually have to wipe down with a cold towel and open a window for some night air no matter the weather outside.
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