What happened to me, and how can i avoid it?

Question

I'm getting divorced, and when my husband told me he would take me daughter away I started hyperventilating, got dizzy, tingly in my arms and legs, and thought I was going to pass out. IIt was very scary because I felt like I couldn't breathe either and had to sit on the floor to catch my breath.

Answer 1

panic attack. take deep breaths.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Needless to say a divorce is a traumatic experience, but with the added bombshell of the threat of losing your daughter it sounds like you had a full blown panic attack. Consult your doctor and he might prescribe a Benzodiazapine ( Valium, Xanax) one of these will help with the symptoms in the short term, but counseling will probably be what you will need for the long term.

Answer 4

Sounds like a panic attack. Some people breathe into a paper bag to prevent it when they feel one coming on. You heard something that would set one off in many people and maybe you won't have another. Good Luck!

Answer 5

You built up a large amount of carbon dioxide in your blood stream and not enough oxygen was reaching your brain. Slow your breathing. Try breathing into a paper bag. And tell yor husband YOU are taking your daughter. She belongs with mom anyway.

Answer 6

Your a woman, so you overreacted. You can avoid this by keeping your mouth shut and listening to the advice of the man. He obviously has a good reason for doing what hes doing. How can he trust you with his kids, you get faint at the drop of a hat. Who is going to watch them while you wriggle on the floor grabbing your heart.

Answer 7

Yea... I've had that before... Its a panic attack EXACTLY as you described it. It sucks... all you can do is breathe and wait it out. There are medicines you can take, but they are addictive and not good for you. I wouldnt suggest them... The one I was on was called Trazedone and its VERY VERY addictive and you get memory loss, hair loss... all sorts of negative side effects. Just try calming yourself down naturally when this happens. Good luck

Answer 8

oh wow calm down. it takes a long long time to achieve custody in any case. so you will have time to prepare. it wont happen this minute. and in most caese the mom wins because more often then not she has status quo(the child has spent more time with her) after the separation. ive been there and it isnt easy but the more u stress is he more likely he will pick up on it and work it to his advantage. shared custody will be my prediction. good luck.

Answer 9

From what you've mentioned, you are suffering from panic attacks. I would suggest that you go to your GP and/or a psychologist and try to work out some form of therapy/treatment for it as it can be quite life-threatening if you don't seek medical help for it.

Answer 10

Well, to avoid all of these things that are happening to you, refuse to let him take YOUR daughter. But if the divorce isn't final yet, then try to work things over.

Answer 11

Your heart broke in two. I'm sorry to hear what you are going through, churches have divorce care if you are interested.