I am having a HORRIBLE anxiety attack RIGHT NOW

I woke up out of a sleep because I had a funny feeling or something in my right side (i really cant explain it).  I went to the bathroom, my mind was racing, I looked in the mirror, my eyes were dialated big time, and I just felt cold inside.  Now, my stomach feels funny, I dont know whats wrong.  My mouth is dry, I WAS nasous (spelled wrong), and I cant go back to sleep.  I kinda freak out thinking I am dying, and I want to go to the hospital, because, as we all know...WHAT IF right?  I really feel like something is wrong with my stomach though.  Its tender, and weird feeling.  I DONT KNOW!!!  My body keeps going cold, then it will get hot.  I really cant explain everything.  

I just dont know what I should do.  Could someone help me????  I can tell you more if you ask and I know the answers.  I wish I were better because I have two beautiful children at home, I am only 22, and I am happily married, and I dont want to continue living like this...but again...WHAT IF????

[Ariom63]

I know all about the "WHAT IF". However have you ever felt this before?  If not did something stressful happen within the past couple of days, are you worried?  I am not a doctor, so this is just me trying to help you.  I too suffer from GAD...pls let me know.

[Ariom63]

Only you can decide if you want to go to the hospital, but it sounds like an anxiety attack to me.  because if there was anything else wrong you would know for sure by now..you are not dying. That is what a doctor told me a long time ago.  Could it be with children you are just stressed....even though you are happy, but raising chilfdren and having 4 of them can bring on some additional stress. All the symptoms you have mentioned are anxiety induced.  Do you take any meds?  

You will be okay...try washing your face with some very cold water...drink ,small sips of cold water and try standing outside and inhale slowly...this helps me.  But I know we are not all the same. I do hope you get better.

[potts20]

Nothing stressful has happened, that I can recall.  I have been sick with a cold, which I know can be stressful on a person.  I went to bed, and then about three hours later got woke up out of a good/decent sleep because my right side felt weird...(i know, i mentioned that above).  I keep telling myself its nothing, but then something feels just a tad unordianary, and its anxiety all over again.  Right now I feel OK, but my stomach just keeps feeling warm now, and my sides hurt a little...like maybe my kidneys are messed up, but I know thats not the case.  I just wish it wasnt this bad.  Thanks for trying to help me.  Its nice to have some help from people who know what I am going through.

[potts20]

I have been taking a medicine for about a month now.  It is Citalopram.  It hasnt helped much, so I might have to ask the doctor to up the dosage, or switch me.  I take deep breathes in and exhale slowly...that usually helps.  Talking with my husband does too, but right now he is also sick, so he went back to sleep.

[Ariom63]

Your so welcome, I know what it feels like. Your stomach probably still hurts a tad because when we have an anxiety attack, our muscles tend to tense up, and always in our stomach area. Happy to hear the anxiousness has gone away.  I would wait a while and see if your tummy feels better.  Than you will know what to do.  Sorry to hear your husband is sick too.  

Well if your kidneys are messed up then your back would be hurting and not in the front region.  I mean you would know..it hurts so bad you can't even really stand up that is if you have an infection. I am sure you are going to be just fine.  You just had an anxiety attack..try and relax.  I know easier said than done..kind of hard with children.  I have 2...they are both grown now but they are only 1 1/2 yrs apart....I remember those days. They can be a handful.  please let me know how you are doing when you feel like it.  I am going to keep checking the post to make sure you are okay!  

Moira

[potts20]

I really appreciate your helping me.  I am fine now, pretty much relaxed.  Still have stomach pains, but I will deal with them.  That anxiety attack was so horrible.  I was able to fall back to sleep too, but not for too long, children woke up!  I will have to call my doctor some time this week and let her know what happened, and that the medicine is not working, and we will go from there.  I hope to be able to handle it.  This is the first BAD anxiety attack I have had in two plus years.  

Again, thank you very much, and I will try and keep you posted of what happens.  God bless you!!!

[potts20]

Just a quick question....How long after the anxiety attack would it take for the stomach to stop hurting?  My stomach STILL hurts, but its not really a painful thing.  Its more of a pressure, and annoyance.  It kinda feels tight.  

[Ariom63]

Is it still hurting now?  Where exactly are you feeling the discomfort?  It shouldn't be hurting..but don't worry..could be stress related or if you have felt this before could be an unlcer. Let me know.

[potts20]

I slept SO good last night, and didnt wake up having an anxiety attack.  Actually today my stomach doesnt hurt, so thats good.  It was hurting in the middle, so I was thinking it was just the muscles.  But I feel much better today!