Thread: panic attack out of the blue, possible setback
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Old 02-17-2013, 11:52 AM
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Thanks Mark,
I already knew that I wasn't having the best day for the same reason you mentioned. When I got up I had to constantly say to myself, ok what are you doing, as I was making coffee, getting breakfast, etc. When I need to extremely focus to do simple tasks I know it's not a good day.

I wear earplugs when I know I'm going somewhere really loud but I don't think of it when just running into a store. Even my husband said the music in this dollar store was loud. Wasn't expecting that. I'm going to permanently wear noise cancelling headphones around my neck, that's cool right?, and then I can just put them on when needed

So any opinions on my question about whether always being in quiet situations can make you worse when you do hear noises? Should I be starting to add back in sounds in the home? Right now, during the day I do not have any noise, no radio or tv on. The only time I turn on the tv is when I'm actually watching it. Maybe I should start getting used to background noises?

Hope you are all having a good day. Mine is so far no worse than yesterday so that is hopefully a good sign. It's going to be an easy recovery day.

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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.

Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.

Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.

The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!

My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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