i was sleeping, and my girlfriend woke me up and asked me why i was shaking. i realized my heart was beating way too fast. i started to panic. went to the hospital, had an EKG, and some chest X-rays. everything came back normal, they prescribed me Ativan.
this is the 6th day since then, and i've been back to the hospital twice, my heart will not calm... and of course the axietysteps in next. does anyone know what i can do. i have not had one peaceful moment. no exaggeration. because of the Ativan, i have trouble breathing when i sleep, and wake up to rapid heartbeat, im always shaking. and always clammy. i do the breathe through the nose thing, as well as shutting the mouth. however, nothing seems to be working. can someone please advise some helpful tactics.
2007-02-10 18:21:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I think you need more tests. Having anxiety attacks in your sleep you either have way too much stress in your life or maybe have some thyroid thing going on. This causes lots of anxiety for you even more so. I had lots of panic attacks but I never took medication for it.
Try putting music on and not smoking or drinking cafein ( if you do) close to bedtime.
2007-02-10 18:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by chiara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE there are differnt medications and therapies today I know wen you get the first one its as if your really going to die its awfull but now you know having all the test that its a panic attack and no your not going to die so dont give up there is help out there lots of people even actors get these if you see to it early on you will save your self from years of anxiety today there are groups and books and the doctors know more and more about this probleme in my day there were only a few doctors that new what was going on sometimes its triggered from a stressful event than for some reason it seems to happen more often it becomes like a chemical imbalance your ativan is good but there are other medications that will help also try and get info from your family phisician on differnt groups or private sesstion with a doctor therer is no shame in this woman men even children have it make sure you have your thyroid checked a thyroid can cause lots of problemes wen its out of wack, so dont give up with time and the right doctor and therapy and meds you will be fine I know i've been there take care lorie
2007-02-10 19:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by lorie v 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the source of your anxiety? This is going to sound cliche, but try to relax. Maybe listen to some calming music and pray or meditate, watch a funny movie or two, or talk out what is bothering you with someone. Sometimes it helps to confide in someone. Are you sure nothing is medically wrong? Then you will be fine. Just try and take some deep, calm breaths. Sometimes when I'm emotionally disturbed I write poetry and I feel better once I do that usually. I hope that you get better soon. Just know that it'll be okay, or if you don't feel that way, then just keep telling yourself that until you do believe it. Don't dwell on bad thoughts or worry, that'll just stress you more likely. Sometimes reading books takes my mind off of things when I become absorbed into reading them. Hope you find something that works for you to calm down. It's not about ignoring the problem or problems, but about coming to peace with them perhaps. Don't overwhelm yourself.
2007-02-10 18:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it you may field that you are dyeing but your not believe me i know i had them this during my pregnancy and after it i had post par-tum depression no one knows what your feeling only a person that's has been in the same situation could understand. just try to talk to psychiatric maybe the pills that they gave you ain't doing what there suppose to, but don't forget that it takes more than one week for an antidepressant to work. Just try to calm down take deep breaths try by your nose and let them out your mouth,open the door or the window it doesn't matter if its cold outside that will be perfect and take a big breath in, another thing walk around the house,or grab the bible read the Psalm's read them out loud and you will field the difference.Its up to you. I hope i help a little.I could keep going on this answer.I know how u field
2007-02-11 13:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by altipe1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you. Anxiety is horrible. And if you keep having those attacks it will trigger depression/ Adavan will most likely make you sleepy/groggy. Get checked by your doctor, go to an anxiety group. Then, if need be, get a good phsychiatrist who can prescribe correct medications for you. It's very difficult to live with anxiety. You probably have to much stress in your life.
Good luck to you.
2007-02-11 23:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot help with what it maybe but think you should either return to the hospital or find a doctor. I suspect the causes of such symptoms are many and varied.
try a mug of warm milk before bed - may help you relax. anxiety is a tough thing to deal I know.
get more help soon :)
2007-02-10 18:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by pixie_proof 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously need to see a doctor and get more tests run. There is something wrong and I think it is MORE than anxiety attacks. You have an underlying medical condition that is bringing on the attacks.
2007-02-10 18:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try breathing slowly into a brown paper bag - that helps.
2007-02-10 18:28:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-10 23:43:41 · answer #9 · answered by rol3y2104 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well might i suggest you ask your doctor to do a sleeping test on you
2007-02-10 18:29:17 · answer #10 · answered by ebelmontinc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋