Problems the day after panic attack
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I had a pretty bad panic attack 2 days ago. I went to work yesterday and I was feeling okay until about 2pm when (of course I was reading about anxiety) I got clammy hands and the pins and needles started again. It didn't go into a full blown panic attack. However, I started getting random pains in my back and my right arm started hurting. Only lasted for a second. The left side of my chest was an off and on type of pressure for the rest of the day. I also got extremely emotional and started crying out of nowhere. Is this maybe from the panic attack on Sunday? Maybe I was thinking about it too hard. I take 20mg of celexa, just started it not even a week ago. My mind always goes to heart attack no matter what. I got home and took one of my clonezepams. I slept through the rest of the night. From 7pm until 7am this morning. I was completely exhausted. Anyone know why that would happen the day after a full blown panic attack?
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cia42277 Ashley2016
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Two comments....would you feel the need to hide diabetes? To get anywhere with anxiety is to accept that you have it, and to let people know. The other thing is ...why on earth did you feel the need, and at work to boot , to read about anxiety?? The fastest way to bring on a doozie of an attack.
Take a few hours to browse through other anxiety discussions in this forum. It's a real education and a tremendous help in finding ways you can help yourself get your life back, Ashley. So, instead of reading about anxiety go read what people who are living with it are doing about it.
Ashley2016 cia42277
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Diabetes? I'm not sure about that. I am having some bloodwork done next week to check everything. Mostly my thyroid levels. And why did I read about anxiety? No idea. Lol not a good idea. I've grounded myself from googling anxiety. And I have been reading more into how to cope with it and how others cope with it. I do accept the anxiety. I know I have it and in the past week I told my husband how bad it was and also my mom and a close friend. They have been very understanding about it and all want to help me with it. These forums have helped me so much and all of you with your kind words and help have helped tremendously. I won't Google anymore. Lol i know now that leads to nowhere but bad anxiety. Thank you for responding to me.
cia42277 Ashley2016
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I only used diabetes as an example of not hiding something. I certinly do not think you have it. Sorry for the confusion.
I'm glad I could help, sweetheart.
Ashley2016 cia42277
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Oh I know that. I reread it after I typed my response and realized what you were saying
kimberly59704 Ashley2016
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I hear you and have been there,and done that. When ever I would get a panic attack,I would not feel right for days, and longer. I could not get myself right after one. Alway's on the verge of another. Iam fine now and have been for 9yrs thank god. I am on a antidepressant,and it works great for me. I never want to go back to that. So terrible. It's just you in constant angst. I would give the celexa another week or so, and if you still feel like your freaking out, then call your doc, and see what they say. I hope the best for you, and you can be anxiety, and panic free.
Ashley2016 kimberly59704
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Yeah that's how I feel after. Just really emotional and pretty sore. My body tenses up during my attacks. Actually tonight I had a mild one. I stayed calm, got up, got a glass of water and splashed cold water on my face then did some breathing exercises and just kept saying out loud " I'm going to be okay. This can't hurt me. I will conquer this". My attacks usually last 10+ minutes. This one only lasted 2! I was very happy about that. Today I had a really good panic free day. The thing that set me off was going to the dentist. I'm sure that's fairly common. I'm so glad you've conquered this Kimberly. It gives me hope knowing that you are beating this! Thank you for the kind words!!
elizabeth43219 Ashley2016
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People at my work just laughed and called me a baby! Including one guy who has kidney disease. Im a scientist researching kidney disease and was going through a miscarriage and my grandmother was in hospital having had a heart attack. People are unbelievable when it comes to mental health. I've found that my anxiety is all for good reason. It might not be apparent that day, but it's very real. The most important thing is long baths plenty of rest and understanding people. When I first started realising I had severe anxiety it exacerbated it. I spent a year or two pouring through what could be wrong with me and why. Eventually you accept it and learn to live with it. People's attitudes are changing toward mental health as it affects everyone in some way. Honestly deep diaphragm breathing works. As does watching funny animal video clips...this is a genuine life saver! Pick a few songs you genuinely love and listen to them. The repetition reinforces the panic attack but reminds you it will end too. It's a white knuckle ride but stepping outside if at work helps. If you're at work and can take regular breaks do. Sleep whenever possible and drink red bush or camomile tea. I ended up isolating myself and figuring out person by person and step by step who where and what the triggers are. You'll find that locating the sources of your anxiety can help massively.
You slept through because you basically spent a day running a marathon and warding off enemy gunfire, or so your body believes. You're a champ already. Believing that and accepting your state is liberating.