Vomiting panic attack every morning

[20Tiger]

Please I need some help here

So 2 years ago I just woke up vomiting shaking can’t breathe crying have been hospitalised 4 times up to my 8 th different antidepressant even tryed antipsychotics which I had to stop as I put on 40 kg phychitrst says it’s panic disorder I have lost my job because of this I have a loving husband and teenage kids but they have watched there mum deteriorate into a shell of a person I used to be I have tried suicidal 3 times as I just can’t see a way past this my family have to do everything I carnt even cook or clean the house anymore

There is no trigger for this nothing happened to make me this way I can’t go on like this anymore

[amoeba43]

Hi there

Sounds like things have been extremely difficult. Im so, so sorry that you are going through this.

I cant imagine what it must feel like to have to face all of this. I can understand the frustration of not being able to find any particular trigger for these episodes.

If youd like to talk, Im happy to listen and offer what support I can.

Keep going.

[bonkers65]

I'm sorry you feel bad. Hang in there. Things will get better soon.

[SRNM]

I suffer from regular panic attacks as well. My psychiatrist has prescribed 0.25 mg clonazepam for this. It has been helpful in managing my situation.

[20Tiger in reply to SRNM]

Can I ask do your attacks happen everyday around the same time as

I wake up and I feel sick and it escalates from there

It’s not work as I had to give up work because of this nearly 2 years ago there must be a trigger

[SRNM in reply to 20Tiger]

I normally get an anxiety feeling in the late afternoon.

Panic attacks can happen any time but not on a daily basis.

[SRNM in reply to 20Tiger]

Can you arrange to do something you really like in the morning so that you have something nice to look forward to when you get up.

I have taken up gardening and it really helps me.

[leftbehind in reply to SRNM]

I also have anxiety attacks, I believe it is from a not optimum thyroid medication level that puts me emotionally on edge. I take clonazepam, .25 as needed. Sometimes I don't need to take it for weeks. It takes only a few minutes after taking it and I am fine. Also when I'm feeling anxious I play soft music or meditation music all night while I sleep. I believe this keeps me from having dreams or nightmares that I'm maybe not aware of. I hope you can feel better.

[Funkyfaerie]

Hi 20Tiger,

I am also sorry that you are suffering so badly.

I had a very similar situation about three years ago, feeling sick evey day, shaking, couldn't eat, couldn't go out, it was like torture.

I ended up having an endoscopy, as doctor said she wouldn't try to treat me unless she checked, which I understood, but I was terrified of having it done. Having said that it wasn't too bad at all, the fear was worse, and being a panicker!

I didn't find antidepressants any good at all. In the end I as taking one 2mg diazepam in the morning and in the very beginning I took one before my main meal so I could calm down and be able to eat, as if I didn't eat I felt sicker.

I also had on hand some anti nausea pills if and when I needed them to take the nausea away. Just using these two pills if and when I needed them helped me control it myself. I know doctors don't like prescribing diazepam as it can be addictive, but now I only use them if I have a bad day, which is very rare now.

That's not to say I don't have a bad day I do, but I can cope.

For me it was a panic thing that kicked off from actually, like you waking up one mo at 6.30 and being sick, it must have been a bug or something, but my mind clung on to it, as I am scared of being sick anyway.

I know mine is anxiety for sure as the doc made me have that endoscopy, might be a good idea for you to have one to, to put your mind at rest a bit.

If you'd like to chat more you are welcome to pm me.

Best Wishes x

[20Tiger in reply to Funkyfaerie]

Just had a endoscopy last week and it was fine the doctor will not prescribe any benzodiazepines they prescribed me olanzapine as they say antipsychotics aren’t addictive but I had to stop it as I put on so much weight and ended up pre diabetic

and all it did was sadate you like a zombie all day

Did it just end up stopping for you I can’t believe anxiety can make you feel this unwell

[Funkyfaerie in reply to 20Tiger]

I'm so glad you have ghad an endoscopy, at least you know it's nothing nasty.

My doctor was reluctant to give me diazepam, but once she saw that I was only using one if I got into a real panic she was OK. I was being prescribed 28 2mg about every three months, so you can see how little I used them in the end. It helped me control it myself and the anti nausea pill (Domperidon) helped an awful lot too.

I would say it has stopped up to 95% now. I still get the odd time, but I know I can control it now. And sometimes I don't even take a pill, I just talk to myself! 😊 I'd say I suffered badly for nearly two years, this year has been so much better.

It's a shame your doc won't let you try the diazepam, because you are not knocked out, just calmed down, 2mg is nothing, and you won't be like a zombie all day. Once the initial sick feeling is put at bay you can get on with your day.

It will get better, don't despair x

[Funkyfaerie]

Anxiety is an absolute nightmare, you won't believe all the different symptoms it can manifest, and this sick feeling is not all I've suffered, but I'm so much better than I was.....

[20Tiger in reply to Funkyfaerie]

Thanks so much for your feedback I really have appreciated you taking the time to respond 🐵

[DJB74]

I have experienced similiar with the vomiting but I had triggers but even at that their was a root issue. Once I faced that I was able to cease the daily vomiting when we suffer from depression,, many times although surrounded by loved ones we are still alone. As we are we go to war on the inside. We all need allies of similar circumstances. Relatable relationships to help us cope with guilt, shame,, self hatee and low confidence

[leftbehind]

I use Pandora on my phone or YouTube and I have a Bluetooth speaker, and I play guided meditations when I go to bed, and a lot of times in the morning before I get up. Whatever horror thoughts I come up with during the night to cause me to wake in fear the meditations take away and I get up with a new mindset. I am in United States don't know what you get in the UK but a really good one is Louise Hay, she has several meditations, and another one by Sandra Rolus, Ho'oponopono Prayer for Self Love and Radical Forgiveness. I hope you can find these on YouTube. I have not been able to get any counseling and this has been really much better than counseling. It really works into your subconscious and after you do this for a month or so you will start to feel a lot better about yourself and your fears.