Panic attacks out of the blue..

[Ktullo]

Hey everyone , I've been looking online at website after website trying to figure out what on earth is happening to me. I just feel the need to reach out and tell my story in hopes of finding help and selfishly some comfort.

It all started about 2 weeks ago when I was feeling kinda off all day , eventually I ended up feeling super dizzy and immediately went into a panic thinking I was having a heart attack. I went to emergency where they did an ekg, blood, urine then told me it was anxiety and sent me on my way. I went straight to my doctor that morning because I was still feeling so off and terrified . Being a stay at home mom to a 4 year old I just needed to know what was happening to me and how I could function to take care of myself and my child. My doctor told me I was in fact suffering from anxiety and panic and gave me some Ativan and told me to come back in a week to go over other long term meds.

Well, that week was the worst week of my life . I wasn't (still not) sleeping as for some reason sleeping makes me feel so anxious and panicky. Once I do fall asleep I wake up every couple of hours with so much anxiety. I have burning sensations all down my arms , back and neck and just feel over all like I'm on the verge of dying . I went back to the doctor where he prescribed me zoloft and more Ativan /sleeping pills and told me to come back in a month . On the following Saturday I ended up back and emergency because the burning and lack of sleep was sending me into such a panic . There they did another ekg , X-ray and bloodwork and once again said anxiety.

It's been about two weeks since I started zoloft and had this episode and I'm still in a constant state of anxiety and pain physically. I'm still terrified of sleep and I feel as though I'll never feel normal again. I had a few good days last week but now I'm back to full blown panic and I feel as though I can't function or take care of my child. I feel so scared and defeated. I spend the entire day checking my heart rate ... and obsessing about having a heart attack. I have such trouble accepting the fact that this is anxiety not more because I feel so much pain , dred and fear . I've started therapy and also saw a naturopath desperately searching for answers and help. I'm on an bunch of vitamins as well as 50g zoloft and still feeling like I'm living in my own personal hell...

I guess I'm looking for some similar experiences or hope that the meds will eventually kick in and I'll start to feel some relief . I feel like this is ruining my life

[jdargahi3]

Hey. This is a terrible, serious situation you are dealing with. I have great advice for you from a different perspective while being in the same field. I had an anxiety the most recent four years that was surrounding, overpowering, pressuring, overwhelming and more. It limited my movement and caused bruised heels; multiple times I couldn't move from where I was standing at for over three hours. Despair and anguish! Christ The Lord blesses and refreshes people EVERY day though...glory to Him who makes rejoicing extremely easy. Your anxiety doesn't have to continue on beyond 2 weeks. Let this cease and then consider it as a meaningful, strong, and short life-changing time for you. Gain hope that your life next week will again feel similar to right before these 2 weeks started, then more good.

Here are some methods! A- Try reading for truth, direction and joy in the New Testament in the Holy Bible (go for the King James Version of the Bible). B-You are really busy. Continue staying a little busy, but transfer that to a different kind of productivity like making plans and goals with a therapist on the phone or going on a long, determined walk for the right calmness. C- sleep an extra hour or two tomorrow. D- wash your face gently and rejoice! E- Pray