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Posted 12/23/2014 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
So I have these spells every so often when I go to sleep I'll wake up and feel like I'm on the verge of dying. My head feels like its gonna bust my body feels really weak and Ifeel like iI'm fixing to go out of it. Been to the ER and doctor severel times and theyall say its just anxiety. Somebody please help me im scared I'm going to die in my sleep. Please tell me if this really could be severe anxiety and panic attacks
Posted 12/23/2014 10:35 PM (GMT 0)
I wake up like that alot it is anxiety. I'm sorry you suffer like I do, but trust me when I say it is anxiety. If you have had work up from the dr and they say it is anxiety, you can trust them. Do you take meds for your anxiety, if you do try to take one before bed.
Posted 12/23/2014 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much and yes I take 15 mg of paxil, I'm just finding it so hard to believe its anxiety :(
Posted 12/23/2014 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe talk to your dr about upping your dose or prescribing a benzo to treat attacks as they happen.
Posted 12/23/2014 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
I'll for sure ask him about that thanks for the reply!
Posted 12/24/2014 9:48 AM (GMT 0)
It's 100% anxiety! Sorry you've been having such a hard time!
Posted 12/24/2014 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes that sounds like anxiety to me and it sounds like your doctor has confirmed that for you so you need to believe in their diagnosis.

15mg is quite a small dose of paxil so you may want to speak to your doctor about upping the dose also speak to them about getting a referral to do some talking therapy such as CBT which gets great results.


Hibee
Posted 12/24/2014 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
RN,

I am sorry you are suffering so.;(

IDK if you saw the links with the  self-help coping skills that I posted on your last similar thread...here is the link for easy access to them again.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=3275114&g=3275512#m3275512

I encourage you to learn and practice these...they will help! :)

In support,

S.C.

Posted 12/25/2014 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
It's the worst waking up feeling like that. The good news is that the doctor is convinced it's anciety now u just have to convince yourself. I'd speak to your doctor about therapy or some type of med increase.
Posted 12/25/2014 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
Rach, been through that a long time ago, i took xanax for years at bed time it solved the problem, about
three years ago i started using over the counter benadryl, worked like a champ, havent used a xanax in years, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 12/26/2014 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone so much for the replys! Its so hard sometimes but since I've found this group it eases my mind and I've slept great for 2 nights in a row
Posted 12/26/2014 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
RN.,

Great news! May it continue so.:)

It is great to have the support of those who understand and care!

Keep posting.

S.C.
Posted 12/27/2014 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
may peace be with you
Posted 12/27/2014 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
That happens to me every so often. I chalk it up to panic/anxiety. Def talk to your doc about it.
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