Anonymous
07/15/2021 11:50
Subject: Is this a panic attack? Please help
OP, all things considered, it would be best to stop drinking.
I recommend two books:
1. The anxiety and phobia workbook. This book changed my life.
2. The Naked Mind. Not as important as the anxiety and phobia workbook but I did quit drinking without actually having to exercise and self-control after reading it.
I recommend two books:
1. The anxiety and phobia workbook. This book changed my life.
2. The Naked Mind. Not as important as the anxiety and phobia workbook but I did quit drinking without actually having to exercise and self-control after reading it.
Anonymous
07/15/2021 11:49
Subject: Is this a panic attack? Please help
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:^^yeah, no one with anxiety, medicated or not should be drinking alcohol, that's a complete no-brainer.
Easier said than done…
Most every woman I know is on an SSRI and drinks alcohol. If you have severe anxiety sometimes it feels like the easiest way. I struggle with it daily.
Not this woman with anxiety and on an SSRI.
Alcohol messes with blood sugar levels and that alone can trigger a panic attack/racing heart/shakiness/inability to eat…
I went on an SSRI 18 years ago when I found myself having a drink to “calm down” before a social event. Worst was when I smuggled a thermos of vodka and iced tea to a medical appointment (then never drank it).
Anonymous
07/15/2021 11:44
Subject: Is this a panic attack? Please help
Anonymous wrote:OP, you really need to check in with the doc who is prescribing your meds. How are you "switching" -- are you on the new med yet? Dialing down the old by itself before trying the new? Dialing down the old and titrating up the new at the same time?
It matters. It could be a side effect from the new med which may or may not wear off after a few weeks. It could be from titrating down on the old med. It could be that this would be less of a problem if you took the med at night or with/without food, etc. There's a million reasons, but you need to talk to the doctor about it.
Whatever you do, please don't drink.
Also, it could be something physical -- hormones, cardiac, thyroid, hypoglycemia, etc. -- which is another reason why you need to tell the doc.
Anonymous
07/15/2021 11:43
Subject: Is this a panic attack? Please help
OP, you really need to check in with the doc who is prescribing your meds. How are you "switching" -- are you on the new med yet? Dialing down the old by itself before trying the new? Dialing down the old and titrating up the new at the same time?
It matters. It could be a side effect from the new med which may or may not wear off after a few weeks. It could be from titrating down on the old med. It could be that this would be less of a problem if you took the med at night or with/without food, etc. There's a million reasons, but you need to talk to the doctor about it.
Whatever you do, please don't drink.
It matters. It could be a side effect from the new med which may or may not wear off after a few weeks. It could be from titrating down on the old med. It could be that this would be less of a problem if you took the med at night or with/without food, etc. There's a million reasons, but you need to talk to the doctor about it.
Whatever you do, please don't drink.
Anonymous
07/15/2021 11:36
Subject: Is this a panic attack? Please help
Anonymous wrote:^^yeah, no one with anxiety, medicated or not should be drinking alcohol, that's a complete no-brainer.
Easier said than done…
Most every woman I know is on an SSRI and drinks alcohol. If you have severe anxiety sometimes it feels like the easiest way. I struggle with it daily.
Anonymous
07/15/2021 10:13
Subject: Is this a panic attack? Please help
^^yeah, no one with anxiety, medicated or not should be drinking alcohol, that's a complete no-brainer.
jsmith123
07/14/2021 23:28
Subject: Re:Is this a panic attack? Please help
Cortisol levels are highest in the morning, so that *could* be a factor as to why this is happening in the morning.
Have you tried going for a walk and seeing if that helps?
Alcohol and anxiety don't mix well so I'd try to limit yourself, especially at night when alcohol consumption can negatively affect sleep.
Have you tried going for a walk and seeing if that helps?
Alcohol and anxiety don't mix well so I'd try to limit yourself, especially at night when alcohol consumption can negatively affect sleep.
Anonymous
07/14/2021 23:19
Subject: Is this a panic attack? Please help
Anonymous wrote:I have anxiety which I thought was controlled by medication. Out of nowhere, 2 weeks ago i started having this odd feeling/sensation every morning which lasts for couple of hours. I feel trembling in my hands, shaky, nervous as if something really bad is going to happen with me. I am not dizzy and not fainting but I feel really out of control as if I am loosing it. It is really wired and super scary feeling. I still go along with my day feeling like that which is so hard. What helps is glass of wine. I have not tried Xanax.
I am switching to another SSRi but why do I have it I the mornings and nothing in the evening?
Does it seem like panic attack to you?
It sounds like it is anxiety. This happens to me a lot and I have learned to push through it, take deep breaths, it will pass. Evenings are always better. Of course you should mention it to your doctor and make sure it’s not anything physically causing it. It should get better with time after your body adjust to the new meds if it’s anxiety related. I’d run it past your doctor to see if you need to slow down with switching meds.
Anonymous
07/14/2021 22:59
Subject: Is this a panic attack? Please help
I have anxiety which I thought was controlled by medication. Out of nowhere, 2 weeks ago i started having this odd feeling/sensation every morning which lasts for couple of hours. I feel trembling in my hands, shaky, nervous as if something really bad is going to happen with me. I am not dizzy and not fainting but I feel really out of control as if I am loosing it. It is really wired and super scary feeling. I still go along with my day feeling like that which is so hard. What helps is glass of wine. I have not tried Xanax.
I am switching to another SSRi but why do I have it I the mornings and nothing in the evening?
Does it seem like panic attack to you?
I am switching to another SSRi but why do I have it I the mornings and nothing in the evening?
Does it seem like panic attack to you?