anxiety attack

imokay · 10-06-2006, 06:13 AM

hhmmm i dont knwo what is going on right now i am having alot of really bad dizziness and the tingles i am afraid to move because of the dizziness hands are cold and sweaty i have to go to the bus stop soon and i am freaking out hopefully the xanax will kick in b4 i go

imokay · 10-06-2006, 06:22 AM

getting worse

Buxy`s Back · 10-06-2006, 06:26 AM

cally what can i say that hasnt already been said around here,these episodes suck big time but keep telling yourself they do pass and whats here right now wont be soon,take care thinking of ya....breathe((((hugs)))))))

Homerbcool · 10-06-2006, 07:50 AM

Cally..nowis the time to kick thse coping skills into place...breathe...this si where the problem starts getting worse..breathing goes out fo whack and the brain starves for air, which makes the attacks worse....befoer I go on and on about coping skills...how are you feling now...

LCrawford67 · 10-06-2006, 07:51 AM

Cally, use your breathing and coping skills. You'll be ok. Post when you get to work, if you can. Try not to dwell on it, that'll only make it worse.

Amaya's Nana · 10-06-2006, 08:17 AM

Cally - I had one on the plane this past Sunday. Klonopin didn't stop it. I just sat there about 10 minutes and made myself deep breathe and not allow myself to freak out. You know these won't kill you......they're just so darn annoying and we want them to go away!!!!!! Don't fear it.......just ride it out and slow your breathing down and it will pass. Hugs to you!

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

Delynbetter · 10-06-2006, 08:44 AM

Just a part of the process. A sign that you are progressing. Rest for a little bit if you can and breathe. It will pass. Hugs to you!

imokay · 10-06-2006, 12:18 PM

just got back from the hospital tests came out ok they want me to go and have another stress test done they couldnt do it today because of my dizziness i have to call my dr to schedule the stress test
it REALLY felt like i was going to pass out earlier so they gave me anti vertigo medication they also gave me an asprin a cat scan and a chest xray and of course blood tests to rule out blood clot and heart attack
i am REALLY tired.

Amaya's Nana · 10-06-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cally9096

just got back from the hospital tests came out ok they want me to go and have another stress test done they couldnt do it today because of my dizziness i have to call my dr to schedule the stress test
it REALLY felt like i was going to pass out earlier so they gave me anti vertigo medication they also gave me an asprin a cat scan and a chest xray and of course blood tests to rule out blood clot and heart attack
i am REALLY tired.

It got so bad you went to the hospital?????? Oh Cally, I'm so sorry!!!!!!

imokay · 10-06-2006, 12:20 PM

thanks Amayasnana yesh i couldnt even stand up without feeling like i was going to pass out

mom2one · 10-06-2006, 12:30 PM

ohhh, Cally... go to bed, get some rest...I'm sorry you're feeling like this.

LCrawford67 · 10-06-2006, 12:32 PM

Yikes! I'm so sorry to hear this, Cally. Get some rest!

imokay · 10-06-2006, 12:58 PM

thanks everyone i am going to take a nap now
i wont get much rest this weekend becauase it is my daughters 16th birthday party (the one for her friends, next wekend is the one for the family.) i was also supposed to get my cast off today and they wouldnt take it off at the hospital so i just took it off myself because there is no way i could make it the hand dr to have them take it off today (he is 40 min away from where i live)

texgirl · 10-06-2006, 01:01 PM

We'll all pray for you, Callie. I hope you get some rest and that your weekend is better.

scotty · 10-06-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cally9096

just got back from the hospital tests came out ok they want me to go and have another stress test done they couldnt do it today because of my dizziness i have to call my dr to schedule the stress test
it REALLY felt like i was going to pass out earlier so they gave me anti vertigo medication they also gave me an asprin a cat scan and a chest xray and of course blood tests to rule out blood clot and heart attack
i am REALLY tired.

Cally, when you get the tests back, please tell us what it showed. If nothing else you will have confirmation that this is withdrawal.

BriOnH · 10-06-2006, 04:06 PM

Did they give you drugs at the hospital? Sorry you had to go there. I know how that goes to well. The drive getting there is the worst part imo. Very scary. Funny thing personally for me though is I just feel safe in hospitals. I think it has to do with spending my puebecent times in the hospital for dialysis (non diabetic related kidney problem. God healed my kidneys, it was to say at least a miracle). Usually when I get in a hospital my panic goes away for some reason.

Delynbetter · 10-06-2006, 04:15 PM

Cally, we'll be thinking about you and sending prayers and healing thoughts your way.

texgirl · 10-06-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BriOnH

Funny thing personally for me though is I just feel safe in hospitals . . . Usually when I get in a hospital my panic goes away for some reason.

This is well-documented, typical behavior for panic/anxiety sufferers. As soon as they get to the hospital the panic stops because they feel they're in a safe place and will be taken care of.

Amaya's Nana · 10-06-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by texgirl

This is well-documented, typical behavior for panic/anxiety sufferers. As soon as they get to the hospital the panic stops because they feel they're in a safe place and will be taken care of.

Well, you know what Lucinda Bassett says............WE can be our safe place

imokay · 10-07-2006, 07:25 AM

Scotty the tests came back normal but they still want me to have another stress test. it was just SO weird. I have never been that dizzy and it lasted for a long time(almost 2 hours). they gave me the anti vertigo stuff and that helped but whenever i moved it changed my blood pressure...bizarre. I slept for a couple of hours when I got home and I was totally out of it for the rest of the day. Also when I got to the hospital i was so cold and sweaty my teeth were chattering. The nurse said that she had never heard chattering so loud. (temp was normal)

imokay · 10-07-2006, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Amaya's Nana

Well, you know what Lucinda Bassett says............WE can be our safe place

I am so glad you read the book!! wasnt it great?

imokay · 10-09-2006, 04:12 PM

why does this keep happening? I havent dropped since july for crying out loud. am i going into poop out?

Amaya's Nana · 10-09-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cally9096

why does this keep happening? I havent dropped since july for crying out loud. am i going into poop out?

Well Cally you just might be. It might be time for you to drop. I'm assuming you got stable since the last drop but are now experiencing anxiety. When it pooped out on me and I had to start weaning, once I stabalized for a few days, that was it. I started to go down in mgs again. It might be time for a drop. Hugs to you my friend!

imokay · 10-09-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Amaya's Nana

Well Cally you just might be. It might be time for you to drop. I'm assuming you got stable since the last drop but are now experiencing anxiety. When it pooped out on me and I had to start weaning, once I stabalized for a few days, that was it. I started to go down in mgs again. It might be time for a drop. Hugs to you my friend!

yes I did stabilze on the 8mgs and the anxiety has started to come back as of last Friday. Will dropping again help the poop out or am i just doomed now? How much should i drop?

Amaya's Nana · 10-09-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cally9096

yes I did stabilze on the 8mgs and the anxiety has started to come back as of last Friday. Will dropping again help the poop out or am i just doomed now? How much should i drop?

You know the recommended dose drop is 10%. I dropped more than 10% even taking the liquid. I went down by at least 1.5 to 2 mg at a time. Stayed at 2.5 for about two weeks and that was it. If your tummy can tolerate it, you may try a little more magnesium. I'm doing 600-800 mg a day and that seems to help. Also try the baby aspirin that Alto has touted as being a cortisol fighter. Are you taking any Vitamin C? That's also a natural cortisol fighter and I'm doing 1,000 mg of timed release a day! You may also try some small amounts of valerian. I don't think its contraindicated with Paxil use but you may want to check and make sure. Right now, your whole focus has to be on making yourself as comfortable as you can during the wean and once its over. Your body is coursing with cortisol right now and that's just from the Paxil. I think the anxiety caused by Paxil is what everyone calls pseudo-anxiety. I didn't know there was a difference

between that and your regular old garden variety anxiety. And, you may have to FORCE yourself to slow down a little. Trying to be superwoman going through this is not going to help. Dole out the chores if you can to other family members. Keep working on your coping skills..........breathing deeply and emptying your mind as much as you can of anxious thoughts. Stay positive, stay positive, stay positive!!!!!!

And, you can lean on me all you need to. I may be 1500 miles from you in person, but in spirit, I've got my arms around you right now telling you its gonna be okay.

Hugs and peace to you Cal -

Lisa

P.S. Are you taking cal/mag in one supplement? If you can, stay away from the Mag Oxide (which is what is usually in those cal/mag supplements). I have found that Magnesium Glycinate works the best for me.

10-06-2006, 06:13 AM	#1
imokay Sometimes ya just gotta say F$%^ YOU! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,893	anxiety attack hhmmm i dont knwo what is going on right now i am having alot of really bad dizziness and the tingles i am afraid to move because of the dizziness hands are cold and sweaty i have to go to the bus stop soon and i am freaking out hopefully the xanax will kick in b4 i go __________________ CALLY PAXIL FREE October 7, 2009

10-06-2006, 06:22 AM	#2
imokay Sometimes ya just gotta say F$%^ YOU! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,893	Re: anxiety attack getting worse __________________ CALLY PAXIL FREE October 7, 2009

10-06-2006, 06:26 AM	#3
Buxy`s Back Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: grimsby,england Posts: 4,463	Re: anxiety attack cally what can i say that hasnt already been said around here,these episodes suck big time but keep telling yourself they do pass and whats here right now wont be soon,take care thinking of ya....breathe((((hugs))))))) __________________ September 2009, not in severe hell just moderate hell, still recovering Joanne. LITTLE EVIL MEN HIDE BEHIND BIG COMPANY NAMES................QUOTE BY......MOI

10-06-2006, 07:50 AM	#4
Homerbcool "colors outside the lines" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15,949	Re: anxiety attack Cally..nowis the time to kick thse coping skills into place...breathe...this si where the problem starts getting worse..breathing goes out fo whack and the brain starves for air, which makes the attacks worse....befoer I go on and on about coping skills...how are you feling now... __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

10-06-2006, 07:51 AM	#5
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: anxiety attack Cally, use your breathing and coping skills. You'll be ok. Post when you get to work, if you can. Try not to dwell on it, that'll only make it worse. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James

10-06-2006, 08:17 AM	#6
Amaya's Nana An "A bucket" gal! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 6,371	Re: anxiety attack Cally - I had one on the plane this past Sunday. Klonopin didn't stop it. I just sat there about 10 minutes and made myself deep breathe and not allow myself to freak out. You know these won't kill you......they're just so darn annoying and we want them to go away!!!!!! Don't fear it.......just ride it out and slow your breathing down and it will pass. Hugs to you! {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} __________________ a/k/a Lisa PAXIL FREE AS OF 3/18/06! Fully recovered! Currently weaning Klonopin - down to .25 mg - Onward and Upward!!!!!! Focus your attention on the here and now. Recognize it for what it is: the one moment of the only life you will ever have that you truly possess. Rare is the individual who has come to completely accept that the past is no more than a memory and the future an assumption about unborn events.

10-06-2006, 08:44 AM	#7
Delynbetter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 10,518	Re: anxiety attack Just a part of the process. A sign that you are progressing. Rest for a little bit if you can and breathe. It will pass. Hugs to you! __________________ Diagnosed anxiety/panic disorder without agoraphobia 1989. Talk/music therapy. Major anxiety and mild depression in 2004 from situational stressors. Began Paxil CR 25mg, 10/04. Quit cold-turkey 5/5/05 as demanded by doctor. Found paxilprogress 5/17/05. Began Paxil CR 12.5mg 5/17/05. Weaned 4 1/2 months. During taper - anx/panic/depression, manic episodes, agoraphobia, suicidal ideation, many other physical symptoms. Paxil-free 10/2/05.

10-06-2006, 12:18 PM	#8
imokay Sometimes ya just gotta say F$%^ YOU! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,893	Re: anxiety attack just got back from the hospital tests came out ok they want me to go and have another stress test done they couldnt do it today because of my dizziness i have to call my dr to schedule the stress test it REALLY felt like i was going to pass out earlier so they gave me anti vertigo medication they also gave me an asprin a cat scan and a chest xray and of course blood tests to rule out blood clot and heart attack i am REALLY tired. __________________ CALLY PAXIL FREE October 7, 2009

10-06-2006, 12:20 PM	#10
imokay Sometimes ya just gotta say F$%^ YOU! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,893	Re: anxiety attack thanks Amayasnana yesh i couldnt even stand up without feeling like i was going to pass out __________________ CALLY PAXIL FREE October 7, 2009

10-06-2006, 12:30 PM	#11
mom2one Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,320	Re: anxiety attack ohhh, Cally... go to bed, get some rest...I'm sorry you're feeling like this. __________________ JoAnn 4/04-7/06- 20mg 7/06- 10mg 4/07- 5mg 7/07- 0mg 7/07- back to 5mg 9/09- 0mg

10-06-2006, 12:32 PM	#12
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: anxiety attack Yikes! I'm so sorry to hear this, Cally. Get some rest! __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James

10-06-2006, 12:58 PM	#13
imokay Sometimes ya just gotta say F$%^ YOU! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,893	Re: anxiety attack thanks everyone i am going to take a nap now i wont get much rest this weekend becauase it is my daughters 16th birthday party (the one for her friends, next wekend is the one for the family.) i was also supposed to get my cast off today and they wouldnt take it off at the hospital so i just took it off myself because there is no way i could make it the hand dr to have them take it off today (he is 40 min away from where i live) __________________ CALLY PAXIL FREE October 7, 2009

10-06-2006, 01:01 PM	#14
texgirl The original" F$%^you "gal, from the cranky corner! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,977	Re: anxiety attack We'll all pray for you, Callie. I hope you get some rest and that your weekend is better. __________________ Completely free from psychiatry since 8/5/07 If we are fools enough to remain at the mercy of the people who want to sell us happiness, it will be impossible for us to ever be content with anything. How would they profit if we became content? (Thomas Merton)

10-06-2006, 04:06 PM	#16
BriOnH Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 546	Re: anxiety attack Did they give you drugs at the hospital? Sorry you had to go there. I know how that goes to well. The drive getting there is the worst part imo. Very scary. Funny thing personally for me though is I just feel safe in hospitals. I think it has to do with spending my puebecent times in the hospital for dialysis (non diabetic related kidney problem. God healed my kidneys, it was to say at least a miracle). Usually when I get in a hospital my panic goes away for some reason. __________________ -Brian 1998 - put on paxil for panic disorder. 01/01/04 - Quit cold turkey 15mg - First Attempt. 05/18/04 - Went back on to 15 mg - I think I could have hung in there if I was aware of this forum. 07/28/2005 - Quit Paxil 15 mg - Second Attempt 11/06/2005 -- On 10 mg to stabilize and will try again 11/30/2005 -- Back to 15mg again. 12/18/05 -- 7.5 mg 12/31/05 -- 0 1/05/06 -- back on 15 mg 10/25/06 -- 1mg xanax down from 3 mg from 5 month taper. www.diabuddies.com Brian Hartigan

10-06-2006, 04:15 PM	#17
Delynbetter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 10,518	Re: anxiety attack Cally, we'll be thinking about you and sending prayers and healing thoughts your way. __________________ Diagnosed anxiety/panic disorder without agoraphobia 1989. Talk/music therapy. Major anxiety and mild depression in 2004 from situational stressors. Began Paxil CR 25mg, 10/04. Quit cold-turkey 5/5/05 as demanded by doctor. Found paxilprogress 5/17/05. Began Paxil CR 12.5mg 5/17/05. Weaned 4 1/2 months. During taper - anx/panic/depression, manic episodes, agoraphobia, suicidal ideation, many other physical symptoms. Paxil-free 10/2/05.

10-07-2006, 07:25 AM	#20
imokay Sometimes ya just gotta say F$%^ YOU! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,893	Re: anxiety attack Scotty the tests came back normal but they still want me to have another stress test. it was just SO weird. I have never been that dizzy and it lasted for a long time(almost 2 hours). they gave me the anti vertigo stuff and that helped but whenever i moved it changed my blood pressure...bizarre. I slept for a couple of hours when I got home and I was totally out of it for the rest of the day. Also when I got to the hospital i was so cold and sweaty my teeth were chattering. The nurse said that she had never heard chattering so loud. (temp was normal) __________________ CALLY PAXIL FREE October 7, 2009

10-09-2006, 04:12 PM	#22
imokay Sometimes ya just gotta say F$%^ YOU! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,893	Re: anxiety attack why does this keep happening? I havent dropped since july for crying out loud. am i going into poop out? __________________ CALLY PAXIL FREE October 7, 2009

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