Raceing Heart?

[Brrrrad]

I have been clean now for 11 days  YEA!!!  but lastnight out of know where my heart started beating really fast and it felt like i coul`nt get enough air. It was managable but alittle scary. i seem to be fine today but i thought i`d ask anyone if that is part of the daev. w/d`s.........

[worried878]

Sounds like a bit of an anxiety attack...i am almost 3 months clean and felt a bit like that last night and i dont usually have an anxiety problem...perhaps in the air..LOl...not funny to feel like that tho and being that u r recently clean it is probably just a bit of anxiety..deep breathing can help it pass....good going on 11 days!

[Mikeinthesouth]

The a word Anxiety attack. Crazy Huh?

[Brrrrad]

Again Thank you all, I feel alittle better that others have been through things like this...

[Jacqui805]

Sounds like w/d related anxiety.  It is common after w/d ing, and can last for up to 6 mos. and be severe.  I am experiencing this myself.  W/D also seems to haven given lots of us a rapid heart rate.  This too shall pass.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Yes - it sounds like a textbook panic/anxiety attack....it can happen for awhile during and after w/d's'.......there are coping mechanisms and medications for it. I would say breathing exercises are great - meditation if you can get into it - sometimes short term benzo's if you cant handle meditation....distraction is good also -try and take more walks - ride a bike - whatever......watch a comedy - but good luck - - the battle is always on with this sh*t......don't forget the amino acid protocol at bottom right of page - I feel that nutrition needs a boost at this point - eat your veggies!!

[corey411]

Sounds like a panic attack. Are you taking any Clonoprin or Xanax. It can help for short term wd but is also addictive so you need to get off shortly after wd.

[ladyboop]

Sounds like a panic attack to me... I have had them for years. they come and go.. Sometimes you feel like you are having a heart attack!! VERY SCARY!!! If they keep up, your Dr can give you something for them... I cold wet rag on the head or neck or both helps...
I hope it get's better...

LadyBoop

[mimi1313]

I had that too. Mine happened at night too. It will go away.

You seem like you are doing well. I'm glad!