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adrenaline rushes
six years ago during a very stressful time in my life I had a panic attack at work. I didnt know what it was because I had never had one, I was 39 years old. I knew something was odd when I couldnt control the tweezers with my hand for my work. So I went into the immediate care facility and they did some tests. As is typical, my vital signs were perfect, but I felt like ****. They prescribed two things for me; Paxil,and Clonazepam. The former is a permanent one a day med, the latter only temporary to take at night to take the edge off and prevent ongoing panic attacks during my sleep. I eventually weened my way off Paxil and have been stress free for 5 years. I thought I was back to normal.
Then a few days ago my pet dies and it is extremely unpleasant. I was fine up until the end, when in the middle of the night I started to feel adrenaline surges so I had to get up for fear of having a panic attack during my sleep again. I dont think it has gone total panic yet, but I am afraid it might and want something to take the edge off and allow me to sleep while I deal with the loss of my pet. What are my options? Clonazepam?
Then a few days ago my pet dies and it is extremely unpleasant. I was fine up until the end, when in the middle of the night I started to feel adrenaline surges so I had to get up for fear of having a panic attack during my sleep again. I dont think it has gone total panic yet, but I am afraid it might and want something to take the edge off and allow me to sleep while I deal with the loss of my pet. What are my options? Clonazepam?
cnote,
I excercise alot, both aerobic and anerobic. I bike, ski, hike, etc. the problem with an adrenaline rush is that is turns you into a basket case until you can get it back under control. I couldnt sleep and had zero appetite, but I forced myself to eat. just to prevent my mind from racing when i try to sleep i do take a small dose of whatever it is the doc gave me. but I have not taken any medications in 5 years sinse the last time this happened. I take zero medications and am not alergic to anything.
It seems that panic disorder, which I dont think I have, is related to depression, but i dont have depression. I just have a physiology that releases alot more adrenaline under stressfull situations than most peoplel.
Ill check out that magnesium/calcium drink. thanks for the suggestions.
I excercise alot, both aerobic and anerobic. I bike, ski, hike, etc. the problem with an adrenaline rush is that is turns you into a basket case until you can get it back under control. I couldnt sleep and had zero appetite, but I forced myself to eat. just to prevent my mind from racing when i try to sleep i do take a small dose of whatever it is the doc gave me. but I have not taken any medications in 5 years sinse the last time this happened. I take zero medications and am not alergic to anything.
It seems that panic disorder, which I dont think I have, is related to depression, but i dont have depression. I just have a physiology that releases alot more adrenaline under stressfull situations than most peoplel.
Ill check out that magnesium/calcium drink. thanks for the suggestions.
Sorry you are going though this.
So you are currently not on ANY medications? Including Clonazepam? Or have you been off pills for 5 years? Just trying to get a good understanding.
Everyone above is correct, grieving is normal. You and I are just wired differently than a lot of people, and our nervous systems seem to be a little more on the sensitive side.
Instead of heavy brain drugs being first option. Try exercise, hot baths in the evening with 2 cups of Epsom salts, try a magnesium/calcium powder drink before bed (the magnesium relaxes you, and it's all natural), try massage, keep reading those books in bed especially. :)
Just remember, with our without pills, THIS TOO SHALL PASS. :)
Sorry to hear about your loss.
So you are currently not on ANY medications? Including Clonazepam? Or have you been off pills for 5 years? Just trying to get a good understanding.
Everyone above is correct, grieving is normal. You and I are just wired differently than a lot of people, and our nervous systems seem to be a little more on the sensitive side.
Instead of heavy brain drugs being first option. Try exercise, hot baths in the evening with 2 cups of Epsom salts, try a magnesium/calcium powder drink before bed (the magnesium relaxes you, and it's all natural), try massage, keep reading those books in bed especially. :)
Just remember, with our without pills, THIS TOO SHALL PASS. :)
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Brent, thanks for your response. Do you recommend any books? I have read most of John-Roger/Peter McWilliams' 'You cant afford the luxory of a negative thought', and Dale Carnegie's 'how to stop worrying and start living'. Both are very good, buy perhaps not so applicable to the death of a loved one.
My dad died when I was 16, no panic. I nearly died when I fell off a cliff at age 21, no panic, went skydiving at age 30, no panic. I wonder why all of a sudden at age 39 it happens. maybe just age? Its crazy.
My dad died when I was 16, no panic. I nearly died when I fell off a cliff at age 21, no panic, went skydiving at age 30, no panic. I wonder why all of a sudden at age 39 it happens. maybe just age? Its crazy.
Holistic options: Meditation/Relaxation exercises
Medication options: See if you Dr. will let you try Xanax to take as needed when symptoms present. Clonazepam was, from my experience, a bit more than I needed, but your needs may vary.
My sympathies on the loss of your pet. Use meditation/relaxation to work on recognizing that, while you miss him/her, you had a wonderful time together and he/she lived a great life of love and companionship. Focus on the good, block out the negative feelings of separation that produce anxiety and panic. I used this method to conquer my anxiety after the death of my Father and have continued to do this ever since.
If you separation anxiety continues or worsens, consult you Dr. and seek therapy/treatment.
Best of luck, Alex.
Medication options: See if you Dr. will let you try Xanax to take as needed when symptoms present. Clonazepam was, from my experience, a bit more than I needed, but your needs may vary.
My sympathies on the loss of your pet. Use meditation/relaxation to work on recognizing that, while you miss him/her, you had a wonderful time together and he/she lived a great life of love and companionship. Focus on the good, block out the negative feelings of separation that produce anxiety and panic. I used this method to conquer my anxiety after the death of my Father and have continued to do this ever since.
If you separation anxiety continues or worsens, consult you Dr. and seek therapy/treatment.
Best of luck, Alex.
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