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Panic Attacks when I goto sleep every time I close my eyes

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Stacy-jo
Stacy-jo

****I feel you! Last Thursday was my real experience. I went to the ER 3 times without being able to get to sleep. I had my first ever panic attack in my life last Thursday. I was scared and wasn't sure if it was pre menopause. I do not know what to do I cannot get to sleep I get over heated and feel like I am suffocating, but if I get up it goes away in a couple of minutes. I am so scared this prevents me from getting any sleep. Has anyone experienced this?

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  • stella21064
    stella21064 Stacy-jo

    Posted

    YES, I am in the heart of menopause/post menopause and sometimes as soon as I'd fall asleep, I'll panic and wake myself up.

    You will eventually sleep, not to worry. I've battled this.

    Most important thing, do not panic, even though it does feel like an automatic reaction

  • Leesa75
    Leesa75 Stacy-jo

    Posted

    yes absolutely your not alone. it can be very scary . try think to yourself if you can that nothing serious will happen to you & take some deep breaths it will pass & you will eventually gain control over it

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