Panic attack while sleeping

[Lvictoria81]

Has anyone ever experienced waking up in an anxiety attack with suicidal thoughts?

[Peacewithin1]

Hi, Do you have depression too? I think we all can relate to this as it may be a sign of depression too. Have you talked to your Dr.?

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Peacewithin1]

I think I do. I havent been able to schedule an appointment with a mental health professional because no one is returning my calls

[Peacewithin1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

You may have to see your primary care provider to get a referral for a mental health provider. I was having the same feelings earlier this year and it freaked me out so bad, I finally saw my primary care after numerous Emergency room visits and that's when she told me I was depressed and then she gave me a list of mental health providers. Someone called me back finally and I've been seeing a psychologist. I think that's your best bet.

[blackcat64013 in reply to Lvictoria81]

Hi Lvictoria81,

There is the kind of glass ceiling where it is difficult to get that first appointment with a mental health professional.

My doctor cracked it by calling for me. Maybe I was just lucky or it was the fact my doctor bothered to place the call. If not your doctor personally, maybe reception could do it if asked.

Keeping fingers crossed

[Lvictoria81 in reply to blackcat64013]

Ok I'll talk to my doctor about it. It's so annoying like I'm seeking help & I can't get none

[Peacewithin1]

I just read your other posts. Sorry I should've read those first before responding. But yea don't be alarmed I think the depression is just showing itself again because of what you're going through. I hope you feel better.

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Peacewithin1]

That's ok. Thank you for replying to me. They gave me celexa and it made me worse then Prozac and all I did was cry for a whole week straight. This was at my doctors I went to the emergency room and they gave me providers and none of them took my insurance its like I cant win and it makes me worse. I actually need a diagnosis of what I'm suffering from.

[Peacewithin1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

Hmmm I wonder if you can call your insurance and ask for a list of mental health specialists that they're connected with. Give it a try if you didn't already

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Peacewithin1]

I went on their website and got all of their providers I called 3 that were close to me and no one called back. It's literally like a dead end and i feel the only way I'll be able to get help is if I sit in an intake facility and wait for hours to be treated. I have no problem doing that but I have 2 kids and my boyfriends daughter I take care of everyday. When am I going to have the time to do that? It's so frustrating!

[Peacewithin1 in reply to Lvictoria81]

That is really messed up! Don't Give up, I hope you get in contact with someone soon. Keep trying every chance you get until you get through to someone.

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Peacewithin1]

Yes I know! I'm not giving up because I want to be better for my kids and myself. Mainly for my kids. I'm going to keep pushing. I keep telling myself if it were something serious something bad would have happened by now.

[davidmcguire8]

Yes had that last night worst ever hope ur ok

[Lvictoria81 in reply to davidmcguire8]

I'm ok it was the scariest thing I ever felt. It was like I was having an outer body experience of something horrible!

[emmalou3422]

Yeh I have. It's gets too much sometimes. I know I would never do it, but I do get the thoughts

[Lvictoria81 in reply to emmalou3422]

Exactly that's why I get so scared but last night it was so strong I just wanted to shut it off. Breathing wasn't working and I just kept tossing and turning all night long. I'm just so tired of not having a peaceful sleep. I'm constantly waking up and it seems to be the same time every night I wake up. It doesn't matter how late or how early I go to bed wake up at 5:30am

[emmalou3422 in reply to Lvictoria81]

That's exactly how I was, but mine was between 2 and 3:30. Couldn't sleep at all. I woke up having a panic attack and just laid there crying thinking I can't take this anymore I'd rather not be here. Tiredness is the worst part, if you had a bit of sleep you wouldn't feel half as bad. You must have a lot on your mind. I've heard meltonin is really good for helping you sleep. My friend swears by it

[Lvictoria81 in reply to emmalou3422]

I have so much on my mind it's ridiculous. No one seems to understand it at all. I absolutely hate feeling like this. I just wanna be me again. I'm forever tired and forever thinking about what is wrong with me.

[emmalou3422 in reply to Lvictoria81]

That's the crap thing with anxiety, we'll never be rid of it but we'll learn to manage it over time. I haven't learnt how to yet and it gets the better of me. But it's only when I think I have an illness or disease, when I get test results back which always say it's fine, then I'm fine .. until the next illness!

[Lvictoria81 in reply to emmalou3422]

See mine is similar but I have trust issues so by the drs telling me ok I think they are missing something or lying. Cause they have no explanation as to why I'm having these feeling. Tests results are inconclusive. See me I have a feeling I have a brain tumor and I did like exclusive researchers read testimonials about people that had brain tumors it's like I'm obsessed with knowing if I have one or not.i think the only way I'll be feeling better is if I got an MRI done. It's so bad. I'm starting to think I have OCD over it idk. It's horrible!

[emmalou3422 in reply to Lvictoria81]

I suggest to keep going back, they will refer you eventually. Just tell them you have a constant headache every day, and if you keep going back they'll eventually do one. You just have to keep on at them. I've managed to get all sorts of tests for cancer because I keep going back. I won't take no for an answer! But just so you know, once you get the all good for brain cancer, it will be another cancer after that lol. I've convinced myself of all sorts of cancer, ovarian, bowel, cervical, breast, stomach, brain cancer, spine cancer, skin cancer, mouth cancer. It's exhausting!

[Lvictoria81 in reply to emmalou3422]

Oh goodness. Well mine has been particularly on my brain for 9 years but the numbness started 4 years ago when my abusive ex pushed me down the steps. The brain tumor thing all started when I had my son at 16 and they gave me a c-section With morphine well as my body was weaning off of it I got this headache so bad it felt like my head was going to explode and I was screaming I was hallucinating as well so they gave me a pill to help me relax and it made it worse. After that I swore it was a tumor and I had another child since then. So now it's like well what is the numbness and why after I just had my surgery can I not smell is my tumor growing it's so bad!

[emmalou3422 in reply to Lvictoria81]

If you had a brain tumour and it's been 4 years it would have gotten a lot worse and they would have def found it by now! Personally I don't think you have anything to worry about. If the headache went away then it wasn't a brain tumour, I think you're fine 😊

[Lvictoria81 in reply to emmalou3422]

Yeah I haven't had headaches besides stress ones in a while. It's just this numbing sensation. My doctor looked into my eyes and everything and didn't see anything. I went to the eye doctor and I'm fine. I went to the dentist and my wisdom teeth are impacted on that side but my dentist is a moron and I asked if that could be pressing on the nerve and she just looked at and was like idk ask the oral surgeon I'm like omg I need answers people! But now I can't get them extracted yet until I get my post op check up for my throats to see if I'm healed enough. So what comes first being healed or the neuro . There's a lot going on inside my head. But you're right if it was a brain tumor I would of been dead a long time ago but my brain thinks a little different obviously.

[Hardluck]

I've woken with up with tremor and twitches, vicious headache's, profuse sweating, feeling like my feet were on fire. Lots of fun! I've had low points very dark low points. But I have never considered going for the last ride. We are alone with this illness like it or not. Good luck and be strong.

[Lvictoria81 in reply to Hardluck]

Thank you so much. I've been trying to stay strong because I have two boys looking up to their mama.

[elainepstroud]

Yes I have had this happen to me and it is terrifying. Takes ages for the panic to abate. Horrible experience. Not yet found an answer but trying to find one. Will let you know when l do

[Lvictoria81 in reply to elainepstroud]

Yes it was very terrifying. I was so scared

[elainepstroud in reply to Lvictoria81]

I know it sounds crazy but I am going to change my diet. Cut out all sugar for a start. There are reports that mind and diet are linked and I have noticed that if I have a lot of sugar the panic attacks are worse. Worth s try. Will let you know how it goes.

[Lvictoria81 in reply to elainepstroud]

Oh i believe you but my rhing is I had surgery on my throat so I was restricted to a liquid diet which included water and soups. No sugars. I jist think alot has to do with stress and being sick and not having answers and also Not having a professional to talk to.

[elainepstroud in reply to Lvictoria81]

I'm sure you are right. Have you tried calling Mind. They offfer such counselling although they now charge £25 a session. It's well worth looking at as they are v good. I agree stress is a likely cause and getting help dealing with the source by finding remedies for them would help. Having someone listen to you is such an important thing for someone's

Wellbeing. Good luck

[Lvictoria81 in reply to elainepstroud]

I'm from the US they don't have that here