Can't sit still , severe restlessness Leading to panic attacks

:( hello guys

Well the other day I've posted on how the panic attack led me to call 911, before I've called them I've had severe anxiety and I couldn't sit still and fearing panic every second, of course the panic attack came , now every evening I have severe anxiety , restlessness , I paste around the house go outside and back , my thoughts racing like this , I'm going to have a panic attack it will never end , my heart will race too fast and won't be able to handle the extersion and then it will just stop , I'll die and it goes on and on until I get a panic attack , I feel like every new panic attack will be the worst one then before , the feeling of restlessness is so stong I feel like the only way for me to sit still is if someone chained me to a chair , other than that I can't sit down at all .
I'm in cbt doesn't seem to help , listening to calming music I'm way beyond that , deep breathing doesn't help , during that time I call on call docs or nurses its crazy , getting too out of control ,
I know I need long term meds I'm do scared of getting worse before I get better , I feel like can't get any worse than this ,
Having panic attacks every night ,
Have you guys had reslesness like this ? Any tips or suggestions , as I'm already fearing tonight 😣

Hi Rn,

So sorry you are going through this. I can relate, as I used to go through the same thing.

Don't give up on the quieter coping skills such as breathing, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation...

...however, save these for when you are not feeling restless and on the verge of panic.

For this kind of nervous energy, you need to burn it off! Get up and pace, jog, jump rope...whatever it takes to use up that store of adrenaline that is making your nerves feel like live wires!

Once the jumpy feelings have passed, then work on your calming techniques.

It often is a combination of skills that will get you through...use them according to how you feel at the moment..and what you need. Either nervous energy burning activities...or calm, depcompressing type exercises.

Postive mantras work at ALL times...so keep repeating:

"I am OKAY, this is just anxiety making me feel this way."

Peace and progress!

S.C.

You mean me right? (S.C., CT is another member)

Panic disorder (symdrome) is the on-going occurance of attacks that are self-perpetuating as a result of the fear of having another attack...
after the initial experience of panic.

It is actually pretty common for much of the population to have an isolated panic attack (or two) in their lifetime.

However, a smaller percentage of people go on to have regular panic episodes, which then is considered to be panic disorder/syndrome.

Through therapy (CBT) a large and comprehensive collection of self-help material/techniques...and the support I have found here...I have gained great anxiety management, and overcome panic attacks.

You can as well! There is help and hope! Keep up seeking your recovery!

S.C.

Sc
Yes you 😊sorry got it wrong ,
Did you ever have multiple panic attacks a day , or when it comes in waves , get over one then roll into another one ?
Did you ever have anything you would say to your self during these attacks that made it Better ?
My problem is that I believe these attacks are life threatening :/,
That's why u fear them so much , my pulse has gotten to 190 😱

I wish they lasted 10 min , thnx so much for your advice and support :)
I hope Tonight will be a good night . 😔🙏