Can't sleep, having panic attack. Scared

[Eebb26]

I can't breathe. I'm scared and I keep trying to sleep and can't. I'm weaning off percs slowly and even took half a xanex an hour ago. I'm scared. My mind won't stop and I'm scared to go to sleep. I hate this. I keep doing this to myself. I want freedom off this sh^* already. I keep thinking im going to die

[Eebb26]

Thank you. I kinda knew the two were not good together but read if they were taken an hour apart , in small doses it would b ok. Maybe that's why I didn't feel good. I'm trying bit not hard enough I guess. I appreciate the words Joe but I don't celebrate Easter and really need to find strength Withen myself right now. No one is going to give ne that strength besides myself. Thanks all

[sorryjoe]

just went through perc withdrawal. I am on day 12 .Life started to get back to normal around day 9.The first 5 days were dreadful sleeplessness, restless legs, anxiety,deprssion, wrestlessness times 100. no appetite lost 12 lbs. My mind raced and worst of all i had no control over any of these conditions . But it got better each day.  Past 2 nights slept a little better .Loss of sleep made detox worse . If you want to speed things up see your doc and tell him  He may give you a sleep aid that works for you. Above all trust in GOD. Pray HE said HE would never forsake you. I know itmay sound stupid to some, but just think its the reason we live. To serve HIM and not be self serving. I am ashemed of what i did but can feel better knowing GOD forgives. Read some good bible verses its Easter week the SON will shine and so will you. Just think by Easter you will be so much better. HE IS RISEN.

[vicki595]

Eebb--  I don't know how much xanax you took last night or how big you are but that's NOT a good combination AT ALL.  Don't do that!!  You're still taking Percocet and both those drugs depress respiration. You felt that and THEN you panicked.

It's scary.  I'm going to suggest you stop the Percocet and only take the xanax,if it's your prescription,and follow the directions precisely. Then you HAVE to taper off of that. Don't take the two together or even an hour apart,okay?  We want you safe!

[Eebb26]

Thanks guys. Finally took another half xanex at 3 am n it worked. I'm exhausted. Idk why I Cldnt sleep, I was exhausted n the baby was asleep :)
Ty for being there 4 me! Means the world to me

[skyes15]

hI i JUST WANT TO SAY HANG IN THERE, Xanax is shocking stuff it is supposed to relieve anxiety, but actually it causes anxiety. You can buy a homeopathic called coffea 30c; this will calm your mind without any side effects.Are you taking magnesium you deplete this when you are stressed , you need at least 2 a day, also chamomile tea is very soothing and builds strong nerves . you can get better with the right help, take care skye

[usarmymedic1]

when i get to that point I take a long hot shower help to calm me down

[VallAdria]

I envy your self restraint.  I cannot taper.  I do not have the strength, will power or self discipline.

[dominosarah]

Think about how good your life is going to be once you are off these.  You are doing something good here......

[Eebb26]

Actually I'm not even in WD. Not yet at least... Just panicking about what i have been taking I think... I'm down from 15-20 pills a day to about 12. I wish I cld sleep but my heart is racing and I feel like I can't breathe. I just took a half a xanex I'm so overtired

[VallAdria]

My heart goes out to you.  I suffer from panic disorder and ptsd.  I know all too well how extreme panic attacks can be.  On top of opiate w/d they r the worst.  If you have more Xanax I would suggest taking more.  But make sure u have enough for the days to come.  I am not someone that ussually suggests replacing one drug class for another but in your situation I do.  I understand it.  You can't sit because you feel like your going crazy and your unable to do anything because you might die.  If u do fall asleep you may never wake up.....  only thing that got me through those moments I had was constant pacing and counting.  If u have insurance a hospital visit would b in your benifit.  If not, c if you can get some tylenol pms.   Hang in there!  I know time is going by slower than it ever has in your life but there is light at the end of the tunnel!  Keep on reminding yourself you are not going to die and that you are strong enough to get through this. Even if u don't believe it just keep saying it anyway.  You will start to believe it.  Adventually u will wear yourself out physically and mentally.  Sleep will come.    

[dominosarah]

If you are having trouble breathing you need to get to the ER.  Try and calm down, wd's suk the big one but you are tapering down slowly.  Do you have other medical issues?