Panic! at the ER

[Siobhanny]

It’s hard to describe how I’m feeling. I’ve been having multiple severe panic attacks and I’ve also had headaches for the last 22 days straight. Last night it all got so bad that I collapsed and my room mates called for an ambulance and I spent 12 hours in emergency. I was cleared for anything urgent and I’m “technically” okay, but I feel as bad as ever. It feels like nothing can calm me down. I’m medicated, I meditate, I do everything my therapist tells me to do.. I just feel like I’m at the end of my rope. Anyone else feel like there’s no where else to turn?

[LoveforAll41]

I am so sorry Siobhanny. I think hopelessness is the hardest emotion we can experience as humans. I take it you don't feel you are progressing in therapy? They didn't tune your meds in the ER? There are always more therapists and meds to try. I think that ketamine is a new one for many. I really liked it. Again, I am so sorry you are feeling at a dead end. It is so miserable. I wish you peace and strength on your journey.☮️

[Weatherwoman in reply to LoveforAll41]

I assume that you have had a thorough medical check up & if not, there may be other factors causing you such Severe Anxiety. Check thyroid function (All tests, not just one), found out years into it that I had hyperthyroid which contributed to my Severe Anxiety). Also, have complete blood test, etc. Physical, mental, emotional, ALL connected. Also, keep trying different meds. & one will work! Beta Blockers can help relieve some of the Anxiety. Altho., I take them for high blood pressure, and tachycardia attacks, they also help with anxiety. Hugs & prayers sent your way!

[Siobhanny in reply to Weatherwoman]

I’ve had soo much testing done, they really just some it up always too “ah your just an anxious person” or “it’s prolly your hormones maybe go on birth control” so I could be getting doctors doing the bare minimum, or I’m totally fine and I am just built this way lol I think. I’ve got some promising follow ups that I’m hoping will offer up more solutions!

[Weatherwoman in reply to Siobhanny]

Hope that those follow ups lead you on the path to feeling So much better. Hang in there, it will get better! Keep us up to date!

[Siobhanny in reply to LoveforAll41]

Thank you! They only gave me stuff for pain management at the ER for the headaches. and yea, although I like my therapist a lot it does seem like my panic has only grown and the tools I have just aren’t cutting it. It’s like I’ve got military grade panic. Before I felt like they were just a massive emotional weight, but now physically it’s taking a toll and I missing a lot of work and life stuff with friends. I’ve been told by a couple people now that the ketamine treatments were doing well for them! I think no matter what direction I go next meds/therapy wise it’s just gotta be different.

[Hidden]

Try transcranial Stimulation .. Known as TMS . It is covered by insurance and has great results.

Google it and you will find it is a source of hope for depression, anxiety, pain

I also find Joyous a micro-dosing of ketomine to be a big help. But it must be done while listening to a good meditation or affirmations like Aura, Calm. Both are apps. Aura is better than Calm to me. IMO. Panic attacks are horrible.

Joyous is monitored daily via text and it cost $129. a month for the prescription. They send it out monthly. But monitor your experience with it daily.

Also get outside in nature. Get out of the 4 walls of torture.

[strugglinginAZ]

Hi.

I've been dealing with a sudden onset of anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia for about 5 months now. I still haven't been able to control these symptoms despite being on several medications. I also experience random bouts of crying. I am so frustrated with all of this. I want it to end.

I started on Hydroxyzine, which helped initially. Then, Rimeron was added to help me sleep, which initially helped as well. These were through my Primary Care doctor.

I then sought a psychiatrist and was put on Buspirone 3 weeks ago. So far, nothing has changed.

Being active outside helps. I usually have the overwhelming need to get out of the house. Going for walks is my go-to. Doing yard work also helps. When my attacks happen, I can't stand or sit still. Self talk/positive affirmations don't work for me.

I wish I had an answer or something more positive to tell you.

I say all of this to let you know that your not alone. I know that can come off as an empty saying, but I think it helps to know that others are suffering the same/similar condition. Thinking you are the only one can really add to the anxiety/dispair; at least that's what I think.

I hope you get it figured out soon.

[Pitalife]

I feel for you as I'm a 60yr old male caregiving my difficult elderly mom,I suffer terribly w high anxiety and panic attacks,I just had one and it's so terrible,I feel as I can't breathe,intense sweating, numbness,and shakes,feel dry heaves coming on n nausea, I have dr and counselor but I am in tough spot w caregiver, it's down to a dire sitchuation and I'm totally freaked by it all,feel like I'm failing can't keep up mentally and physically N on top that I have unmanaged chronic pain,that just eats me up....eating so much bayer back and body w Tylenol 8hr,and my stomachs been hellish to boot...I really hope u can find help w a dr or free time It's very tough I know..God bless ..pita....

[Barbloki]

I'm so sorry you ended up in the ER with panic. That happened to me about 12 months ago and it's very scary because your mind races and you tell yourself it's a heart attack or something worse. I wish I had the magic answer to the anxiety issue. I am also suffering with anxiety every single day. I just pray our nervous systems will calm down eventually and the anxiety will leave us.

[CalmSeeker1]

I'm sorry to hear you are suffering so much. I too have severe anxiety and have had a recent panic attack. Depression has also been a tough struggle recently. I'm in therapy, seeing a new psychiatrist, dealing with medication changes, working, exercising with a trainer, meditating, participating in support groups, walking, and talking openly with family. I've been doing all this for MONTHS and am finally seeing seeing some results. It is beyond frustrating and sometimes hopelessness consumes me. I tell myself to keep moving forward and doing the right things because they will work. Time will pass and I will recover.

It sucks being sick and feeling awful. Not knowing when the next bout of anxiety, crying, or absolute misery will descend. I encourage you to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Find one thing you can do that helps you feel like you are taking action to move through this absolute horror. For me that is taking a 10 minute power walk around the block. I'm moving forward through this episode and I will get to the other side. Best to you!

[Beekept]

It's kind of expensive, but GeneSight testing really helped me find the right medication. I had experiences a lot like yours while on meds a few years ago, and when I realized the meds werent working I lost hope and stopped taking them. Recently I got genesight done and it turns out those meds had a bad reaction with my body. Now I'm on meds that are good for my genetics and it is life changing.

My migraines also required lifestyle changes to stop them - better sleep hygiene, regular nutritious meals, and daily light exercise. It still annoys me how much those things helped.