Desperately seeking support

[Worrywart46]

Hello all. I’m new to the group, not new to anxiety and panic. I am a train wreck and I’m sure it’s normal to have anxiety considering I quit smoking 6 weeks ago, considering I’m premenopausal and considering my dr weaned me off of clonapin after using it for 8 yrs. I fear fear. I fear getting sick, specifically a sore throat where I lose my voice.it happened before and I ended up in the hospital because i had a respiratory infection which caused a severe panic attack. Recently I woke up and I felt an uneasiness I my throat and it sent me into a horrible panic. I actually called the paramedics because I have not mastered getting through this on my own. Does anyone else have this fear.? I really need support. Thank you.

[tamka38]

Hi and welcome right now, I have my panic attacks a little under control. Because I do a lot of deep breathing exercise and meditation and I just started medication 3 weeks ago I really need to get check to see if am going through premenopausal because I been having a lot of ups and downs am here if u want to talk

[Worrywart46 in reply to tamka38]

Thanks for responding Tamka38. Does the deep breathing help with the fear part? Does it help the fear pass?

[tamka38 in reply to Worrywart46]

It works for me I do the deep breathing and I drink water and try my best to relax and u will have to try watching tv writing down what u grateful for I don’t know if u religion and I do a lot of self talk

[Worrywart46 in reply to tamka38]

Thanks so much! I will try this!

[wellnessplease]

I totally relate. My throat closes when I get an attack. It is debilitating. Here are some things that help me, but I am not a doctor or scientist.

I take cold ice water with me everywhere. I need the air conditioning blasting on my face sometimes in the car. I carry Evian spray bottle of mineral water with me to spray on my face. I use a saline nasal spray. Humidifier at night.

I started drinking hot milk with turmeric and honey before bed and a melatonin. I feel like good sleep is key to everything. I tried 5Htp for a while and it seemed good. I also have to take breaks drinking coffee.

This may sound weird but maybe see an Ear Nose & Throat doctor. I had sinusitis and didn’t realize & he gave me a nose spray with steroid and it weirdly helped my anxiety because I could breathe better.

Restorative yoga and 15 min walks are very helpful. My next quest is going to be to find some good meditation podcasts. Someone suggested Opera’s collection. Be well.

[Worrywart46 in reply to wellnessplease]

Thanks so much for sharing. How interesting what you suggest because this past week I went and bought the golden warming milk with tumeric. And I asked my dr to refer me to an ENT specialist. I bought a humidifier a month ago. I have a special throat teaT. I’m so desperate to avoid an attack so I’m prepared but obsessive about it. I find myself clearing my throat often just to check if I’m ok. The night time is rough and so is as soon as I open my eyes in the morning because my first thought is did I lose my voice last night? Am I ok ? Because if I’m not I’m going to have an attack. I’m so tired of this. I’m tired of worrying but my mother had severe panic attacks when she was alive so I know I inherited this. I wish you well in your journey. Thanks again.

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