Wake up in total panic

[shazzafloyd]

I dream all night then sometimes I wake up in complete panic shoot up out of bed then feel terrible to stressed to go back to sleep I pace the bedroom. minds racing put fan on then turn it off cos makes me shiver feel sick it's like I wake up terrified of somthing sometimes it lasts for hours before I return to normal can anyone explain this to me please

[Ironj]

You answered you own question.. I know that sounds generic but your having panic attacks while your sleeping. Kinda like a child would have and they call them night terrors. Know that your having what is very very common with anxiety and panic disorder. If you have anti anxiety meds like benzodiazepine take one prior to going to bed and if you get them and it wakes you take one. Some people will discourage you from taking this very good medication but it’s the best for panic. Is it or can it be addictive ,yes. But in my opinion it’s not really addictive in the sense that it works great. And if used as needed and not abused it’s very unlikely you’ll be dependent on it. I’ve been on and off it for 30 plus years and take it responsibly and I’ve never had any adverse reactions nor am I depended on it or addicted to it. Best wishes

[shazzafloyd in reply to Ironj]

Thankyou for your reply I'm not on any medication

[Ironj in reply to shazzafloyd]

It may be a good idea to see a psychiatrist not a psychologist as a psychiatrist can’t give you medication.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

For a good year and a half during my breakdown I woke up TERRIFIED of the day. It was a nightmare. My doctor prescribed Xanax to use while we were trying to find the other combination of meds for my clinical depression and anxiety disorder. But I held on until there was a light at the end of the tunnel. And now I’m doing pretty well. Still under care of shrink and counselor but feel better than I have in years. Don’t give up before the miracle happens.

[shazzafloyd in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thankyou for your reply helps to no I'm not alone

[Ironj in reply to shazzafloyd]

Your defiantly not alone. It’s very common