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Posted 5/7/2015 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I am new here and would like to ask a question about panic and B/P. I am having severe panic attacks right now and I am scheduled for a medical procedure on Friday and I can not seem to calm down. when this happens my B/P goes sky high and then that scares me even more. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else and has anyone ever cancelled an apt. because of panic. I really feel all alone right now.
Posted 5/7/2015 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
Dixie, the answer is yes, but i would like to add something, your doctor should give you something to fight
the stress and anxiety they are so jaded by doing this every day they dont realize how we feel, Call his/her
office early tomorrow and tell them you need something to calm you or you might not be there for the
procedure, i can't imagine a situation where they would not do as you ask. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 5/7/2015 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
DJ,

Hello and welcome! Anxiety and situational BP spikes are not unusual...and your doctor will understand this.

Larry's advice about getting an as needed Rx...such as a benzo to take before your appointment, is a consideration. ..

...you could also use coping skills to help keep you calm, and your vitals behaving. ;)

At the top of the main forum page here you will find lots of excellent stress management suggestions.

Let us know how it goes if you wish...and keep posting with us if you find it helpful. We are here to listen and understand anytime!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 5/7/2015 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
I know asking for something to calm me down would be a good idea, but one of my big fears is taking pills, I know this sounds crazy, but taking the pill will make my anxiety even worse. I will have a panic attack on top of a panic attack. Sometimes it feels like this is so overwhelming and I have so many fears, it will take forever to address all of them. I would like to thank you for getting back to me. At least I do not feel alone now and I can share all of this with someone and not feel stupid.
Posted 5/7/2015 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
DJ.,

You should never feel less than an awesome person...who happens to be challenged by anxiety! ;)

Pharmocophobia is not unusual at all...so know you are not alone. ..

...try the stress relieving exercise links in the Resources! They can be really effective if practiced regularly!

Keep posting!

S.C.
Posted 5/12/2015 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
thanks everyone, it is nice to know I am not alone
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