Panic Attacks Support Group

I haven't had much panic in a few weeks. The past few days my anxiety levels have been quite high...not sure why. Then about an hour ago, I started getting nausea, shaky, sweaty and nervous. I hate this...I took a klonopin and it hasn't fully kicked in yet. I feel so scared and helpless when this happens.

im so sorry youre feelin this way. it always sux to be doin fine and then bam! it strikes

Rflattsfan78,

I am so sorry you are feeling this way too.

Try to sip on some water and if you can lay down and breathe slowly and try to see if the Klonopin will help.

Post as much as you need to...we are here for you!

Thanks guys. I know it's panic, but why is it so hard for my body to accept it? Every time I panic I still think something is seriously wrong, going to die, etc. my klonopin sometimes helps......and other times like now where it's being stubborn and wont work entirely. I'm lying down and doing abdominal breathing. It's helping somewhat. I hate this .

i feel the same way. i feel like i should be able to rationilize it, but my brain is constantly saying to me"the er missed something" or "this time its something bad for sure". i hate it dont you?!!

I know how you feel and no the pain and want to make it all go away.

One thing I try to do when I feel that bad is to think of when I did feel good and I know its very hard but try to say this is going to pass and I am going to feel good and happy again. Yes I know the panic then can get worse cause then you think what if I don't. I then think back to the last Panic attached I had and how bad I felt then but how good I have felt since. It is so hard and only after years and training my mind can I do this.

Sometimes it doesn't work though.

I do hope you are feeling better today. I have just joined the site recently and have found it a comfort that I am not alone in feeling the way I do.

MissMuffet1,

Welcome to this amazing and supportive Group!

Welcome MissMuffet! Update....I had a horrible nights sleep. After I finally fell asleep, I woke up an hour later with my heart racing. I finally calmed down after another 1/2 hour and just kept waking up throughout the night nervous I was going to have another panic attack. This morning I'm still shaky, tired and drained....I have to go to a birthday party 2 hrs from me today. I hope I make it through ok. My allergies aren't helping. Thank you all for being so supportive!

Congrats on a relatively panic free few weeks. Just hold on to that. Its frustrating when it happens out of the blue. I'm sure that you allergies probably do play a part. I had been doing really well with my panic/anxiety too and then I got a really bad head cold and ended up having an attack. You will be okay. Look how long you went without one. Hugs to you ().