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Posted 11/15/2013 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
Well it's been a couple of weeks since I last posted, and on the whole things were getting better.

I'd stopped noticing the pains in my arms and chest and was worrying less about heart problems/palpitations. There were a couple of instances but I was able to get over them relatively easily.

Then all of a sudden today I wake up in the middle of night, heart racing and panic rearing its ugly head again. I've been on edge all morning, pains scaring me and basically feel like a nervous wreck.

It's all so frustrating, I thought I was getting better and now this out of nowhere.
Posted 11/16/2013 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
It is better, think about it, this is just a one day deal, you have had several good days, wasnt there a time
when none of them were good? This is just the way it works with some of us, I got to where I would go 6
weeks without one and sure as hell if I though about how long it had been BAM one would hit me from out of
the blue, and yes it would make me feel like a failure, but over time I just woud not allow myself to go there
mentaly and now I think I just may be stronger than the fear. What ever causes the most fear flirt with it
and make fun of it, cuss it, in short fight back! You will win, no one has ever died of PAD! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 11/16/2013 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ian,

I am sorry that the anxiety caught you off guard...that is a dirty trick;(

This is common however. Just as you start to get a handle on managing the daytime anxiety....often the nocturnal attacks will strike.

The good news is that you can use the same tools to deal with these night time panic episodes, as you have in the past.

Postivie mantras, breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are going to be powerful defense skills for you.

Here is the link for some of these, in case you need to refresh on them.
http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/


Keep up the good work. This is not a setback...just a small detour. Keep posting and let us know how you are doing soon.:)

S.C.

Posted 11/16/2013 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for your kind & positive responses :)

Of course you are right Larry it was only one day, and I'm feeling appreciably better today, still a little shaky but able to think more positively and clearly.

I've also been trying SC's 3 stage breathing technique outlined in another post recently, which I feel suits me better.

THx again :)
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