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Fairiequeen

There are things you can do. You can read the sections on relaxation and coping.

There are also dome things you can take in the evening, mint or camomile tea. Lemon Balm works better but is not always available. Calcium if you are deficient and you might be. And scalded milk which releases the chemical Tryptophan when heated. A calming agent normally found in the brain.

Davit

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Hang in there - we hear you. Post any time you need someone.

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Yesterday I had the same problem. I woke up thinking I was going to die. The worst panic attack of my life. Pretty much every symptom on the list, and then some. They almost admitted me as an inpatient at the local mental hospital, mostly because I'd mentioned suicide if my panic attacks got really really bad. Now there's no way I'd think of that, but I still feel scared a lot, thinking of another attack. I don't see my psychiatrist until tomorrow, and I don't have any medicine. So basically I'm trying to survive the next 24 hours. That's why I'm glad I found this forum.

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Joe,

When it gets bad think of me, No bragging (this is not a bragging thing) but I have been there. There and back. It was bad because I did not have this knowledge or this program or all of your shoulders, but I did it and so will you, just like everyone else here. We are really here for you and so glad you are here for us too.

Here for you.

Davit.

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Davit,

Thanks buddy for your understanding and your words of wisdom. It helps a lot.

Also know I'm here for you, and everyone here trying to cope with this.

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Joe.

Take the time to skim through my blog and you will see that what we say is true, we have been there. And I am still here and sunny to even though we could leave. We really are here for you. So are the rest even though they are still working the program, we are all here for you. You can do this.

Some times when this happens it is because your calcium level is to low. Calcium is necessary to carry the messages across the synapses. For two years I took large doses of calcium and now I don't need it. I was so low on calcium that I lost it out of my teeth and the fillings all fell out.

I can not stress enough that I was a real mess and now I am not. Don't give up hope.

I also can not stress enough the benefits of journalling.

I refer to what happened to you as rebound, it probably has a proper name some where. The Xanax relaxed you but when you woke your subconscious that protects you said to the flight or fight system, this is not normal so you panicked but since it did not know what was not right about it it can't shut down. It has to have an all clear to do this. Journaling gives it the all clear and after a while of journaling you will do it with your mind alone.

Journaling puts the real and the imagined in perspective so the fight or flight can shut down and the panic go away. You will notice that during a full blown panic attack it is almost impossible to write anything. This is normal. The racing heart and shaking are preparation for flight as is the restricting blood to the extremities (getting cold) and the need to void. None of this can hurt you, it is just annoying. So back to journaling. When you write what is happening you tell your mind that what you are thinking is negative and wrong. This is the key necessary to shut down the Panic. It tells the fight or flight system there is no need for it.

The Xanax did not wear off, it has a twenty four hour half life, your body just recognized it as foreign, this will pass with time. Taking another would just put you back to sleep. You still have to journal even if it is after the effect.

Any questions just ask, we have been there, we can tell you what works for us.

Have you noticed that if you come to this site and vent how you feel better? Writing works, keep doing it.

We are here for you.

Davit.

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Hi Joe67,

Relaxation techniques before bed and as soon as you open your eyes may help. Something like deep breathing could be really helpful.

Getting into the calmest state before bed may keep your anxiety from rebounding in the AM. You may also want to try journalling your frustrations before employing your relaxation technique at night.

It may take a few tries before your body gets into the habit of being calm. Be sure to also use the program. Session 2 & 3 will teach you to recognize and challenge anxious thoughts.

Members, what other techniques have you found effective in situations like this?

Joe67, let us know how it goes.

Jason, Bilingual Health Educator

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Hi Joey67: I have had that happen. Mornings are difficult for me right now, I feel dizzy, nauseaus and head all full and cottony. I know it will pass in an hour or two. Mornings are slow for now. Notice I wrote, for now, because I know this will pass as soon as everything heals.

It is most discouraging and sometimes frightening when the attacks still come when least expected. You have to believe that with this program and the knowledge you are attaining things WILL get better. You will be in control, not the other way around. After the bathroom, lie down or sit, whichever is most comfortable for you at the time, and do some breathing exercises. As crappy as it feels, you know it will pass. It takes courage and faith to get through this. We are all here listening and supporting you through it. A good cry doesn't hurt either. Hang on and hold tight to all our outstretched hands. We understand because we have been there and are here for you.

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Well here I am...I was sleeping like a baby. Woke up to use the rest room. As soon as my eyes opened. The attack started. As I sit here and write, I'm sweating, my anxiety level is very high, heart pounding hard. I feel really overwhelmed. I'm also shaking and my knees are weak. Thing is I took an Xanax 4 hours ago. Should this be happening? Now I'm starting to feel my situation is hopeless.

Joe67

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