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Posted 6/20/2018 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
I am experiencing what seems to be a panic attack my face feels numb and my arm feel off and I feel off balanced started after my morning coffee.

I am home alone w my kids as my wife is out of town and all I keep thinking i, is this a stroke and fear my kids will be left w no one here
Posted 6/20/2018 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
JG,

You are not having a stroke. You are just having anxiety symptoms. You've been in this place before and made it through...and you'll do so again...hang in there!

Did you drink your coffee on an empty stomach? I have made that mistake...

...and while sometimes it doesn't affect me, at other times....oh boy! I get the anxious jitters, just as you described!

Even if you have to, force yourself to eat something. A carb/protein choice is good. (eggs and toast)

Get moving with some exercise (light is fine) to burn off the adrenaline.

Repeat positive/reassuring mantras to combat the negative/scary thoughts.

Check in after doing this and let us know how you are doing, okay?

You are going to be alright.

S.C.
Posted 6/20/2018 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
As always thanks. I also worked out pretty hard yesterday so maybe that added on to it.

I have also been grinding my teeth. More so maybe that’s why my face feels off
Posted 6/21/2018 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
J.G.
I can totally relate and S.C. is right. You'll be fine. I tend to clench and grind my teeth during anxiety and stress too. I end up with headaches, tingles and my face feeling weird.
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