Hypoglycemia?

[alfreddy7]

So once in a while I will get a panic attack after I’m done eating and get sleepy. So as soon as I finish eating I get sleepy and try to take a nap but when I’m falling asleep my anxiety spikes and triggers a panic attack and the sleepiness goes away. I know that these are also symptoms of Low Blood Sugar.

I have at least 5 or more symptoms that listed under the Hypoglycemia symptoms.

It happens often with a big meal or when I haven’t eaten all day.

I might have to buy a Blood Glucose Meter.

[OnTheLoneHill]

Hi Alfreddy7,

I am sorry you're experiencing this. It would make the act of eating especially stressful! Have you ever spoken to a physician about it? Maybe a Glucophage medication could help stabilize you.

[alfreddy7 in reply to OnTheLoneHill]

Hello OnTheLoneHill,

I will definitely bring it up to my doctor in my next check up.

If I do have low blood sugar it will definitely help my anxiety. Although last time I had my blood tests everything was ok. My doctor said I was pretty healthy besides the Anxiety.

[OnTheLoneHill in reply to alfreddy7]

Hi Alfreddy7,

I'm glad you'll be able to talk to your physician. Maybe you can ask for something to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety. I know that feeling is the worst there is--there is no comparison. I know everyone works differently, but I have found that doing the cat-cow yoga stretch helps when I am having a panic attack. So does putting on a TV show on the background, just as comforting noise (I use the Office).

[alfreddy7 in reply to OnTheLoneHill]

I already talked to my therapist and a psychiatrist and decided to just do CBT and some natural supplements for my anxiety. So far it’s been ok and coping.

But overall I’m progressing.

I would be more at ease knowing that my anxiety is caused cause of Low Blood Sugar or pressure since all the symptoms are there.

[Isinatra]

Hi A. Nice to see you again. You might get some insight into why you are sluggish after meals and also when you are hungry if you check out the Healthy Eating community here in HU. Maybe talking to your doctor again will help you. If you eat empty carbs, bread, fast food, etc., those may be the culprit. You could even have both hypo and hyperglycemia at the same time. Confusing, yes it can be. Maybe your blood glucose tests need to be redone. Bodies do change. ❤️🏄‍♀️

[alfreddy7 in reply to Isinatra]

Hi Isinatra,

Always nice to hear from you.

Yeah I’m definitely going to bring it up to my doctor.

I was also dehydrated when I got my last blood work done.

But all the symptoms are there.

Actually eating a big fat meal without eating anything else all day is what started this anxiety journey I’m in now.

[Hb2003]

So sorry that your experiencing this lots of kindness and support

[alfreddy7 in reply to Hb2003]

Hi hiba. Thanks for your kind words.I hope you had a good day today.

[Hb2003 in reply to alfreddy7]

Thank you ☺️ . I did have a good day today thankfully

[alfreddy7 in reply to Hb2003]

Yay!!! Good day for good days.