Anybody home?

Im sick and Im having a bad panic attack. Its very hard to calm down. Im afraid Im going to have a seizure and I keep telling myself "who cares who cares. don't fight it" but my subconscious isnt listening. Anyone else having a hard night? Or a good night?

[lorianxiety]

istve never experienced panic attack nor seizure though I can understand that when one is in the throes of panicking,it must feel as if your drowning in a pool of sheer misery which is so terrifying for the victim ,my bad night ,appears to have less significance ,but I can add when one is in the grips of fear,nothing seems to work to calm -----IM sorry for inability to help in any way though Dr Claire weekes,she is online and I have one of her bks on loan /library-she deals with panic attacks and anxiety-she says to Accept all the feelings that your feeling and not fight.Let us know if your feeling better I do hope so,im trying still to combat my feelings of futility.!

[bepete in reply to lorianxiety]

Have you tried mindfulness for beginners, or many of the phone apps about mindfulness, this will probably help a little in your situation.

[Moon_Glitter]

Do you have a history of seizures? Are you withdrawing from a benzodiazepine? I know withdrawals can bring on the fear and and anxiety, thoughts of a possible seizure. (I've been there myself after a quick taper from ativan last year, that almost led to a breakdown) horrible experience. If you'd like let me know how your feeling.

What helped me was going to a psychiatrist, who immediately put me back on my meds and added a couple more. I'm now on klonopin instead of ativan, and it's working well and last so much longer for me than the ativan. I really hope you've found some peace