panick attack?

Question

ok so i'm like 20 days clean is it possible to be having a panick attack? out of nowhere.....i'm shaking uncrotrolaby and i feel like i can't get a full breath...like i can only fill up 1/4 of my lungs with air? what to do?

mtgoat911 · Answer

i hope you feel better soon, its not easy living with panic attacks, but you are strong!!! you will make it through this
and remember that your doctor works for you, if you read something about a medication and it flips that caution switch talk it over with your doc.
hang in there is does get better

uggghh · Answer

i went to the doc because of a panick attack and thats what she gave me

mtgoat911 · Answer

i know, i am sorry that you are having to go through what i call the pscy. med fun park
some meds are scary others make you vomit
do you know what symptoms this doc is giving you the perphenazine for?

uggghh · Answer

i just got it yesterday, i took one last night and one this a .m....i'm guessing this drug has a long half life....i dunno if its in my system yet or what but i have been really sick to my stomach this morning...and had some pyscho dreams about like shooting up pills and stuff last night...i just don't want to be taking anything i don't need simply because there is nothing else i can take ya no?

mtgoat911 · Answer

one more question , perphenazine causes a unique condition know as tardive dyskinesia 
i had my first experience with this condition after giving a patient halodol without cogentinhave 
i am not familiar with the drug you are taking, just the class, we do not use it, have 
you noticed any changes in movement, have you felt stiff or involuntary movement?i know taking a drug like this can be scary, if you and your doctor feel like the risk out way possible side-effects , ou should continue treatment

mtgoat911 · Answer

panic attacks are treated as a metal illness, does this mean you are crazy? no

i have been having attacks since grammar school, tried a long list of medicaitons for it

the best solution thus for has been working the 12steps with a competent sponsor, i say competent, because at times i have been exposed to 12step members who have no clue how to lead others through the steps'

it gets better, the longer i stay clean

i will not take narcotic nerve pills for anxiety because i want to stay narcotics free and i know that if i take benxo's i will be back in that trap, looking for freedom
plus medicating panic attaks is a bandaid

today i am walking through my anxiety, i have recently made some changes in my life,

 my husband and i have decided to homeschool our son with autism, and last week i was diagnosed with peptic ulcers, which were a direct result of letting this panic rule my life,

 the anxiety has been making my life unmanageable, other than doing a nightly 10th step, it has helped me to exercise and plan fun family activities, where i do not concentrate on the stress, last weekend we went to a football game, this weekend my parents have offered to watch the kids, i have been praying more, focusing on the good in my life, taking it one day at a time,

 i try to remember that i am not going to be perfect, and thats ok,

 EVERYONE i know that gets clean goes through this, it will pass and everytime you go through a panic attack drug free, you will become stronger in your ability to live drug free, you are going through paws, its not all in your head and you are not crazy
xoxo

ps...psyc meds can have an affect on your bp
     you can google each medicaion including med. and bp

if you have to take some tupe of pscy, med for symptoms you had before and after drugs, please do not view yourself as crazy, people who have crossed the line with their mental illness usually refuse medication, and you are working hard to get better, my thoughts will be with you

are you taking the perphenazine at night?

uggghh · Answer

so i went to the doc yesterday...my blood pressure had spiked up way high then bottomed out....i don't remember the numbers but she assured me that was why i was feeling like i was....sooooo they won't put me on klonopin or valium since they are benzo's...they put me on perphenazine and are changing my anti depressant....of course i googled the perphenazine....this stuff has me freaking out...i am not crazy...is this not medicine for crazy ppl?

sdleo · Answer

Ok I am a nurse, if you have anxiety meds take them, take deep breaths, warm bath and if you still feel like you gonna crawl out of your own skin go to th ER . They can help with whtever symptoms is possible. Good but play it safe :)

uggghh · Answer

thanks guys...i'm leaving for the doc now..i'll let ya know what happens...say a prayer for me

HelpinUtah · Answer

Good luck hun!  

Many years ago I started having panic attacks after I quit a very difficult job.  My body must have decided to react after the fact.  I know that they are scary.  I would wake in the middle of the night telling my husband that I was dying.  I know this can be horrible.  Good luck at the doctors.  Please let us know how you make out! Hang in there!

road2recovery · Answer

I am sure if it is that bad they will give you something...At least i hope so..I want to tell you something that works for me...I breath in and count to 10 really slow, then breath out slow again counting to 10, continue doing that and i promise you it will be some releif.. give it a try...Repeat it about 10 times....
Let us know how it goes at the doctor.,  
r2r

uggghh · Answer

i hope so...thank you. i just wish i knew if this was real and if i do need meds or if it's all in my head....i dunno if i really need something or if im just phening a benzo?

ArmTheHomeless · Answer

Im in the same boat right now... Im on day 17 from taking vicodin 3 - 5\500 a day, and months before i was on percocet and oxycontin. Mind you this was for pain but I lost myself. Im still anxious all day long.  Anxiety for the last couple days has been terrible. Like they said if it keeps up go see the doctor. 
Im trying to be strong like you but its hard to do when you feel like this. 
I can say however the anxiety has gotten better everyday. Not by much. You can have a day of mass panic and a day of just nervousness. I know all to well the anxiety side of things because I had barely any withdrawal of the physical nature. Some diarrhea, nausea, and no appetite. 
For me the mental and anxiety part has been the worst. All the luck on your journey and keep your head up. It will get better.

uggghh · Answer

i'm feeling a little better, really weak though? i called a doc and they want to see me in about an hour n a half....i'm going to have to tell them all about my addiction problem...i don't figure they'll give me anything and if so i dunno what it'll be....fo'sho won't be xanex...ugghhh...i dunno, do i really need medicine or is it all in my head????

Vicks628 · Answer

im taking clonazapen for anti-anxiety since getting of percs.. helps ALOT- ask ur doc abouot it!!!

GOOD LUCK!!

~Vic

feelingcrazierbytheday · Answer

You know better than I do.  But if it's extreme hypertension it could cause damage to certain organs so if it doesn't go away in a bit then yes.

uggghh · Answer

i'm at work. dunno what to do? e.r.?

feelingcrazierbytheday · Answer

do you have a cuff and stethoscope? you need to get in to see a doctor about why your having it. Diet, excercise, anxiety, .....you should be done with physical withdrawl for the most part. The only way to reduce it immediately for me is yoga....and if that doesn't work than clonodine which you need a script for. try relaxing for me.....take slow deep breaths. try the hot bath for a few minutes

dominosarah · Answer

Is somebody with you?

uggghh · Answer

ok...woooosaaahhhh....breath....i keep telling myself it's all in my head but i can literally feel my heart about to beat out of my chest. i have no clue what my blood pressure is? i don't think i can even walk rite now?

feelingcrazierbytheday · Answer

oh absolutely you can.  Breath. take your blood pressure if you have a device. and re evaluate your current state of mentality.  talk yourself through it.  often times we are conditioning ourselves to "over stimulate" our brains with, "Oh my God what's happening..."......most likely nothing....as long as your blood pressure is under control...can you go outside?  Keep your mind busy and focused on anything except telling yourself that your not ok.  Because girl I promise you that you are.  How bout some tea at starbucks? 20 th day? it's cake for you from here...anxiety will be a little higher for a bit but it will come back to you.....TRY to relax....hot bath....ALWAYS works...:)