Is it just me?

[Mindfulnessxo]

I wake up every of its to use the bathroom and my heart is throbbing! Like pounding hard I can feel it in my body just pounding hard! Idk if it’s because you get out of bed and walk or idk it’s hard to explain. But I woke up with thoughts that I was going to die or someone is coming for me?!.. feeling derealization as well like I can’t seem to Grasp on Reality. As if Iam living too deep inside my body always concentrated in the symptoms of feelings I get then it causes me to go into a panic. Has anyone ever felt or feel this way?

[Minnie87]

Hiya.

I feel like this every day.wake up to heart racing and skipping and feel panic going all through my body all day.its a horrible feeling and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

It's just a constant state of hyper awareness and panic.i try to take some deep breaths and rationalise my thoughts.just know it's all anxiety and panic and you will be okay x

[Mindfulnessxo in reply to Minnie87]

Thank you Minnie I’m Glad to heat I’m Not alone or going crazy. I have severe panic disorder and ptsd so I know it’s that! But it’s been getting a little harder to cope with but I’m trying thank you again

[Minnie87 in reply to Mindfulnessxo]

Oh trust me you are not alone.

Any little tiny feeling and I go over the edge with panic x

[Indigojoe in reply to Minnie87]

I get it Minnie! What you are both describing I have had time and again. It always ends up to be a stomach virus or a GI problem. WHen my gut settles down, those feelings go away.

[Minnie87 in reply to Indigojoe]

It would just be so nice to wake up one day and not feel surges or adreneline or panic and horrible symptoms all day.its exhausting.

[Indigojoe in reply to Minnie87]

AMEN to that!

I notice that When I sleep on a couch, sofa, divan ( whatever you call it in your country) I wake up without that surge.

I also found that when a weighted blanket, ( heavy quilt folded many times), is placed on me I sleep better and the surge is slow to drop, if at all.

Not sure why that happens, but when I am in a " spell" of anxiety, I will sleep anywhere but in my own bed, with a VERY heavy cover.

[Minnie87 in reply to Indigojoe]

Oh my gosh yes!!I never get the surges when I fall asleep on the sofa!how strange is that.

I will definitely try that with my duvet!sounds lovely!and maybe sleep on the sofa!thank you for your help and advice.

[Indigojoe in reply to Minnie87]

I happily sleep on the floor too............

[kvolm2016]

Sorry to hear this is getting more difficult to cope with. What are you doing to cope with or overcome these thoughts and bodily responses?

[Mindfulnessxo in reply to kvolm2016]

Usually do deep breathing techniques or meditate. Also pray to find comfort. It works most days

[kvolm2016 in reply to Mindfulnessxo]

Glad to hear that you have found a set of practices which generally work. I sometimes feel it is difficult to focus on praying in the middle of an episode but I can use scripture verses in a repetitive way to help me focus until I can pray more freely.

[Mindfulnessxo in reply to kvolm2016]

Yess! Amen

[kvolm2016 in reply to Mindfulnessxo]

I recently read this article which I thought you might find interesting because it talks about reading and praying the Psalms in the Bible saying "Psalms anticipate and train you for every possible spiritual, social and emotional condition". See what you think: bit.ly/2NLl9Le

[Mindfulnessxo in reply to kvolm2016]

Thank you so muchhhh going to read it now!!!

[UFC80]

Yes. Exactly. Absolutely..

[chamonix0522]

This sounds like a vagus nerve response. It happens to me every time I get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. My heart doctor said to increase my salt and it has helped. Its an autonomic nervous system dysfunction. I have passed out many times from it. Just remember if you get hot or nauseated just lay down and you should not pass out. I also get cold water on my neck ASAP. By the way this all started when I turned 50. Its been going on 2 1/2 years. The loss of estrogen for a woman is a big deal. Good luck and don't worry just get up slowly and stay hydrated during the day and salt your food!

[Mindfulnessxo in reply to chamonix0522]

Oh man, thank you so much!