I was wondering if anyone else experiences this..

[MegChilly]

Recently my anxiety has risen and the past couple of days when sitting down or lying down, my body feels really heavy and then like I’m floating/falling in random spurts and then I struggle to breath, my heart goes really fast and my hands go clammy and I have to move like either sit up if I’m laying down or stand up but as soon as I stop it starts again. I don’t know if it’s some sort of panic attack or what. I’d love your opinion, thank you!

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello MegChilly

Thanks for your message. I am sorry you are feeling like this it sounds very difficult for you.

You may be experiencing panic related symptoms. It may be best to see your doctor for a full assessment and health check.

Was there something that happened in the last few days that could have caused you to feel panicky?

It might help to talk with a friend or family member .

Our members are very helpful and may be able to offer you some support .

Www.mind.org might offer you more information.

Do let us know how you are getting on

Best wishes

[MegChilly]

Thank you, a few weeks ago I lost my dog, I’d had her for 13 years and she was with me through times where I’d lost a few main people in my life and ever since I’ve not felt right. Like detached from myself and very surreal. There also has been a lot of arguments in my home and I’ve been struggling to deal with it

[Hidden]

This may be caused by a panic or Anxiety attack, When we loose a pet, Dog after an extended period the grief can be just as bad as loosing someone very close to you. Dogs have a tendency to wrangle themselves in our heart and it takes time to get over the loss. However it can be hard for some people who may know you to relate to your loss and understand the sadness that is affecting you

We had a terrier who was a Mental Health Pat Dog who died at the same age as yours due to Cancer. To get over the loss we traveled around Europe for three weeks before looking for a replacement, we asked for another Terrier, we were given a Collie cross we named as Pax, the earlier dog was called Pip. Pax goes everywhere with us even on holiday and He is as bright as a button

You mention family, home problems, although you do not explain. All I can really suggest is you try and relax by using Mindfulness Relaxation Technique, and also allow yourself to go for walks or even look for new or existing hobbies you can divert your thoughts with especially if you need to make decisions revolving around your home or family.

Try dealing with problems in small bites do the same with your other concerns eventually sort out and address the problems you have. If you get stuck addressing a problem move onto the next and you can look back and approach the latter problem again. It is all to do with confidence and putting your negative thoughts to rest.

Given time you will hopefully get another Pet, in some ways they find us like Pax. We visited Dog Trust as mentioned above and we were matched to him. Consider visiting kennels, Pax was twelve weeks old when we found him, He was left on a ferry from Ireland at five weeks, now He is eight He has been back home on the ferries three times, a marvelous traveler.

BOB

[MegChilly]

Thank you for that, I would love to go travelling and I’m going to save up. Me and my mum travelled to Wales, a week ago and we picked up another Westie but a boy and called him Percy which was my grandads middle name who I never got to meet, Percy has been a help because he’s always into everything and being mischievous so I’m always doing something and I’ve taken up gardening because we have a massive garden and my mum is an avid gardener. Rosie passed away from cancer as well, it was very sudden, she just got poorly one day and we rushed her to the vets and the next day they said the best thing would be to put her down. I don’t think I’ve processed that loss yet. I’ve been meditating and it’s been a big help as well

I hope pax is doing well and I’m glad that you have another best friend

Thank you, megan

[Hidden in reply to MegChilly]

You have a new family member now to love. Percy is now there for you and sad to say sometimes pick up on our sadness. You will never forget Rosie they always seem to be still around watching over us. Pax seems to pick up a presence and out the side of my eye I see a white flash, so quick it feels it was never there. Sometimes I feel something by my leg that is not there. Pax is a black dog with a white cross blaze on his chest, His two rear paws have white socks so He is a different dog.

Pax is part of the family and demands attention and if it does not happen goes in the huff.

He is our dog and this is his time, Pax expects love Percy will be the same. Be attentive to him now, enjoy that company.

BOB

[MegChilly]

Thank you so much, I really believe that they are still around, I know exactly what you mean, sometimes Percy randomly starts barking and bouncing up and down wagging his tail and there is nothing there, he does it in the hall and then outside and Lottie won’t be anywhere near him. My mum brushes it off saying it’s probably this or that but I’m sure it’s Rosie because we have her ashes in the house and as well everywhere I go I keep seeing white feathers, in places that they wouldn’t be naturally.

Megan

[MAMLY777]

COULD BE A PSCHACAL PROBLEM HAVE IT CHECKED OUT

[mrpenguin]

Sounds like you could be having panic attacks.. Have you been sleeping at all? When your heart is going really fast have you noticed you're not breathing as much? or just short rapid breaths? Controlling your breathing will slow your heart back down & help relax you.

Breathe in slowly, deeply and gently through your nose.

Breathe out slowly, deeply and gently through your mouth.

Repeat till you're back to a comfortable state.

You may actually be suffering from a broken heart from losing your dog. There's no easy way to deal with these things but time is a healer x

[dbeck128]

Yes. Happens to me too. I'll stand up and walk around and right as I lay back down it comes again. I like to sleep with the fan on me so I can focus on being cold. Any distractions help.