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berearanger
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How does everyone deal with anxiety and panic attacks as a side affect of bipolar II. I have anxiety attacks when I anticipate events I don't have control over. During the events I have panic attachs. After its all over I think how ridiculous the anxiety was and that I wasted my time with anxiety over the event. Logic gives way to the anxiety. Thanks |
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jaguarandcubs Posts: 2078
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I give myself a very stern talking to - tell myself to relax, it's going to be OK, breathe..... I try to make sure I have someone with me when I have to be in a situation I know is going to bring on an anxiety attack - which isn't always easy or possible. I TRY to 'grin and bear it' but when I can't, I fake it. I've become very good at hiding my inner torment. If it gets too bad, I go sit somewhere quiet until I can calm down. If that doesn't work, I go home. If it gets really severe, there are anti-anxiety meds. I'm not taking any, but I'm sure I will be at some point soon! Disclaimer : I am not a doctor. I cannot diagnose or advise on specific treatments. I can only share my own experiences.
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Current meds
1500 mg Lithium
75 mcg Thyroxine
400 mg Lamictal
Occasionally 10-20 mg Temazepam for sleep
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Joy75 Posts: 15703
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I have a hard time with panic attacks! Every time, I think I'm dying and just can't shake how I react to them. I know that you are supposed to calm down, but I cant. Then afterward, I feel kind of stupid, but I just can't control the panic! Hugs Joy, 37 years old
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Bipolar type 2 and ADD
300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify
I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.
Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher |
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beautifulmind Posts: 765
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Whenever I have a panic attack I feel like I'm going to die. Even though it's not logical and I know it; at the time it sure feels real. If I am alone I will usually pick up the phone and call someone to try and distract me. It usually helps or I will see if someone can come over to sit with me awhile. Also I have klonipin to take if it gets really intense with a racing heartrate and shaking. I have only had 2 severe attacks thank God! Sometimes it helps to go outside and get out of the house. If I am inside sometimes it feels as if everything is closing in on me. |
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Tommy100 Posts: 903
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I am so anxious my back is in a spasm. And my B Pressure is high, got too much Adrenaline in me and don`t know how to bring it down myself.. Any advice or comment from me is just my personal opinion.
Please talk to a Professional for assessment and medication. |
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MissStacey Posts: 14843
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Tommy, Please do some breathing exercises, count, try to relax. Can you go for a walk? I don't know what time it is there. Listen to some calming music or try to watch a nice movie, nothing violent lol. Do you have any anti anxiety meds if none of this works so we can get your blood pressure down? Please relax buddy. Did something upset you? We are here for you. Big Hugs, Stacey  I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.
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I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey |
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Bill04 Posts: 557
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Berearanger and especially Tommy, when I get those attacks I feel a pain boring from the chest to the back and the back to the chest, it feels like I am having a friggin heart attack, doctor says no, so I slowly breathe deeply an slowly breathe deeply out. Tommy, i have High BP too so I have to watch myself that I do not get too anxious. It's a dead give-away for me when I am anxious, my face and ears get real red and I feel hot so I know it is time to cool it. BP Meds can only do so much, we have to do the rest  Bill Diagnosed Bipolar II in Mid-October 2009
My own proverb: The loss of a limb is not a disability but only an inconvenience
Native American proverb "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave" |
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SpringsteenDub Posts: 5
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Berearanger, I can truly relate when you say logic gives way to the anxiety. It is very frustrating. Beautifulmind, I experience the same feelings when I am inside. I have left many a function to get outside and go for a run. In the past year or so I have been quick to turn to alcohol for relief. I am now realizing that I only cause more damage in doing so and am working to limit the boozing. |
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Skye35 Posts: 447
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I get the spasms and my whole body cramps up. When I am having an anxiety attack I call a friend to help me to talk me through it. I try to do visualization and deep breathing but sometimes I can't even do that. I have xanax to help me calm down too. But sometimes I am so in the middle of the attack that I can't even think straight enough to remember to take it. My friends help me through. Have you taken the xanax yet? They talk to me, they help me breathe, they let me scream, cry, sob. Whatever it is to help me get through. I don't know what I would do without my friends. Bipolar II
Anxiety
Lexapro 30mgs
Buspirone 15mg twice a day
Lamictal 100mgs
Trazadone 50-150mgs
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FatherKarras Posts: 3261
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I have pretty heavy social anxiety. Generalized, as well, but that's more manageable for me. The social anxiety, however, is a b*tch. Not even 10 mg of Valium works. I usually take two of those and a back just in case. Unfortunately, my pdoc had to take me off of Valium because the service I go through isn't legally allowed to prescribe benzos. Not sure what I'm going to do about this, but I can definitely feel the generalized creeping up in me. I have one natural remedy, but she's not available 24/7.   Patrick
Is all that we see or seem, but a dream within a dream--EA Poe
Nobody loves you when you're down and out; Nobody sees you when you're on cloud 9--John Lennon
And in the end; the love you take; is equal to the love; you make--The Beatles
Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man--Friedrich Nietzsche
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all--Emily Dickinson
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Effexor 150 mg
Risperidone 6 mg q am
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