Nightly Panic Attacks

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That's good news and a great start! I bet it felt great to, both, set some standarRAB but at the same time you were very supportive. A fine balance but you achieved it...You gave me a great idea, I was thinking that I should start running or at least walking everyday. I need an outlet, something to keep my mind from wandering too much because, as you know, that can wreak havoc on us. And not only will it help my mind, the other health benefits makes it a win-win. I'll let you know how it goes, it's been a while so I wonder how long I can go before I pass out,lol. Anyhow, good luck with your workout routine...things are starting to turn for the better for sure!
 
I hope you get it all figured out too! Good thing you have found a physician who is willing to actually listen to you. And you're so right about how we have to research in order to find out what's wrong. You know once you tell a health professional that you have anxiety issues, it seems that they chalk everything up to that and ignore the possibility that there could be something else wrong. I'm thinking that if anything else happens that scares me enough to go to the ER, I'm thinking I'll keep that piece of info (anxiety) to myself so that I can have a better chance of getting an accurate diagnosis. I may have to take some notes and get those tests you mentioned performed so that I can be assured that I'm good now. Like you said, I know the difference in anxiety and other things by now too. Well, good luck and I hope it all works out so you can have some answers and therefore, some peace of mind...I'm sure it will.
 
Alright I'll keep an eye out for the overstimulation regarding the synthroid, thanks. I had a few drinks last night which I normally do not do. The hangover today is horrible, I thought that I was going to have to go to the hospital. The anxiety started kicking in when I woke up, not a good feeling. Hopefully it will pass otherwise I see myself heading to the hospital as a result.
 
Thanks Treme you are so right bout people who don't have them never fully understand. For instance I am still waiting for the cardiologist to call, makes me wonder if they were going through the same thing how fast it would take for a specialist to call them.....Anyway I have a doctors appointment with my family doctor on Monday. We got lots to discuss since I have seen another doctor during my wait to see her. On high blood pressure pills, taken off high blood pressure pills, on synthroid for hypothyrodism, my remeron not working and need to find out why the cardiologist hasn't called. Gets me anxious just thinking bout it, great thing is I get to talk to my pyschiatrist on Tuesday. I'll keep you updated as usual.
 
Alright, to keep you updated I went to see the Dr. today for my results of my thyroid blood test. He has discovered that my thyroid is actually not producing the hormones it should be...hence an underactive thyroid. The strange thing is my symptoms he says are that of an overproducing thyroid.......He says that it is possible for one to have opposite side effects. That would just be my luck, I was perscribed yet another drug called synthroid. I will start taking that tomorrow morning, I also started my remeron again last night. The panic attacks were just getting too strong day after day, I seem to have leveled out today as a result of the remeron being restarted. I also stopped taking the atenolol which may have had something to do with the intensity of the panic attacks. Just one more test to come back and that is for my catecholamines level. I'll let you know how things go after a few days of being on the synthroid to get my thryroid up to par. Could my anxiety finally go away......
 
Yes i do to, my heart starts racing and i can never relax when I'm trying to get to sleep, i cant stand it, i feel as though I really can't cope with it . Im only taking panadiene forte atm only when i really need it.
 
I am having nightly panic attacks, I am taking my remeron but I need something for immediate relief. I do still have some ativan but I am reluctant to take it due to mixing meRAB. With the anxiety mixing drugs seems to scare the hell out of me, can someone help me please. I can't stand feeling like this. Does anyone else seem to have panic attacks more at night?
 
Alright, my tests came back fine. My bloodpressure was checked again today by this physican and again it was high, 156/90 to be exact. Since my bloodpressure was high on both visits to him he has started me on 50 mg of atenolol which should drop my pressure. He feels that this is causing my symptoms, I am going for extensive thyroid tests next Thursday so that he can rule that out as well. I'll keep you posted over the next few days how I am feeling on this bloodpressure reducer med. Hopefully he is on to something here.
 
I'm so glad you're being so active in finding out about what's going on in your body!!! Makes me feel okay about all of my own doctor visits. I think you're onto something! I hope the new meRAB work out and that they help answer some questions that you still have. Good for you for not just accepting the first answer someone gave you and for not just allowing anxiety to reign at it's free will! Keep me posted and good luck!!!
 
Wow, here it is June 24/10. My first post was early May regarding my nightly panic attacks. I am almost finished weening off the remeron, I think this weekend and I will call it quits. I have attended CBT, and meet regularly (every two weeks) with a therapist. I have to say I believe I finally have control again, I read a post when I started battling this demon that said "it gets worse before it gets better". I would have to agree with that for I feel so much better now. I still have my bottle of benzodiazapean (just in case), in fact I took 1/2 mg of lorazapam earlier today prior to the dreaded dental visit. A thorough cleanning and 3 fillings later and it was all over. I probaly could have done it without the lorazapam but I wasn't about to chance it. I have an appointment in Halifax tomorrow morning, just in time for the early rush hour. That should be really pleasant since highway driving gets me a little anxious, but I know I can do it. I am still waiting for my test results for my holter monitor/blood pressure monitor and the 24 hour cathcomanie. My energy level seems to be better, I still need that nap after dinner but I have to be re-tested next week for my thyroid again, might just need a little more synthroid. Thanks, to everyone who has been following and giving their support I couldn't have gotten control of this without you.
 
Well I have been feeling much better until tonight. I got home from work and have had my brother staying with me for quite some time now. Really starting to get to me, the guy is 27 years old, I have gotten him yet another job where I work and he just doesn't seem to want to grow up. He went to the doctor today and now all of a sudden he has been diagnosed with depression. I believe that he really does have depression but it is a result of his own poor choices. SpenRAB all his money on nothing and stays here in my house with me and my family. I would be depressed too, anyway everytime I discuss this nonsense with him (his life choices) I get extremely stressed and bring on a panic attack. I decided to get on my treadmill (of which I haven't used in almost eight weeks or so) and completed a thirty minute run. Had my heartrate up over 180 bpm and when the run was finished I did a 10 minute walk to try and bring my heartbeat down. Just couldn't get it under 120 bpm. I waited about two hours and still couldn't get it down. I made a trip to the hospital since it began freaking me out and waited there in the outpatient dept. for over two hours. My heartrate finally dropped to about 78 bpm, since I was feeling better and hadn't gotten in to see the doctor I just decided to leave and come home. I just took my remeron and feel a bit panicky, trying to decide if I need to drop a benzo or not......Brother is so stressing me out......everytime I try to talk to him I become enraged as a result of his inability to make better choices with his life. Feel like he has become another one of my children....shouldn't be this hard!
 
Most of my panic attacks happen at night not sure why this happens.I have been given xanax the other day but have not tried it yet, i am told it is very fast acting i will tell you how well it works when i use it next.

I do hope you find the right medicine/method to relieve your anxiety.
 
im sorry.. i actually can relate to that.. even though im unsure whats exactly going on with me at the moment.. but,, i know i still jump and cant sleep much and try to keep my mind off my heart rate ann such.. i woke up in a puddle of sweat before like someone drinched me with a water hose.. i know it may sound crazy but, you gotta just keep telling yourself its all in your head .. i looked and studied up on axiety and i have had the things that i could relate to.. im still having the heart papilations and im going crazy i have a boy thats fixing to turn 4 june 11t and ive been dealing with this for about 3 weeks.. i havent seen him in about a yr and a half and id like to see him grow ya know.. i mean if i die i guess i do.. but, docs lie to people that dont have money.. as long as they get that paycheck thats what matters ya know.. look.. just stay calm.. your be alright,. you just tend to over exaggerate and around too much stuff that your havig to worry or stress about.. im still in that place til i move back up north where myy son is.. if youd like to read my thread im sure you could find it somewheres im new at this..
 
That's high blood pressure for sure!! Good thing you went in and got it checked out. That could definitely be the cause of some problems. I'm sure the other tests will put your mind at ease so you can have some answers to what's going on inside your body. Good luck on the tests and the meRAB!! I'm sure everything will be fine now...
 
I have no suggestions about the meRAB, seeing that my doctor seems to think that I should just "calm down" which is absolutely ridiculous but I think you're right about the calmness. I think it gets TOO quiet and calm but my mind has me thinking how anything (bad of course) can happen at anytime and about all the bad things that will probably happen soon enough. It allows my mind to think too much I know. Maybe that's why, but I'm not sure about anything when I'm having an anxiety attack so...anyway good luck on your meRAB. As for myself, I'm going to have to find another physician who's a little more concerned or go to sleep early...
 
Wow everytime I try to fall asleep I startle myself thinking that I am not breathing, putting me into a panic attack. I just took a 1/2 mg of lorazapam. Hopefully this will help, damn it I just want to go to sleep like a normal person. ;(
 
Hi,I just wanted to add that you should make sure you aren't getting too much thyroid hormone.
Symptoms of over stimulation can be feeling very agitated,not being able to control emotions,insomnia,hyper,increased heart rate and blood pressure,sweating,big appetite,hair loss,shaking,tremors,anxiety,feeling hot.

I have anxiety and depression too.Also found out I was hypothyroid.Guess my doc started me out on too high a dose and I started freaking.I felt like I was on speed,heart rate went up,didn't sleep for days,highly agitated.
If you experience these things,the doc may recommend you cut the pill in half or lower your dose some until you adjust.
Having thyroid problems is such a pain.Believe me,it has a lot to do with anxiety.
 
Yikes! I know how that feels.In fact,I have sworn off alcohol after my last round.I'm on Synthroid and Prozac,and corabined with only 3 glasses of wine, it took me nearly a week to recover.I kept feeling dizzy and really awful.
I really used to enjoy a glass of wine after a hard day,but it just doesn't fly with this medication at all.
I hope you feel better!
 
well.. see te more i just keep my mind off myself.. such as my heart rate the less i feel tHe pAnic attacks even though i know its still goin on i just stay calm and i sleep.. but, sometimes still awaken by being startled.. i ask myself that i should get into a doctor because i have heard that it can make things worse later on in life but, im not sure about that.. if i have things under control so far i mean. heck i should be able to make it slow down all the way. itll be okay just dont let those things get to you and keep yourself busy.. i thought te same thoughts but, have been workin on it everyay and im also in a very STRESSFUL area right now.. and sometimes i feel like loosing myself but, i dont. i know im better than that. just let the people yap about everything and nuthing. youll make it.. heck id like to be put on zanax and klonopins just as an extra sense of relief i guess.. no one responRAB to my thread or whatever im still new at this so i dont know how to check messages i just eventually read something and go from there. well good luck and i hope this information helps you.
 
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