Question... Panic?
 

I have a question for those of you who have Panic attacks....or know anything about them....

Can panic attacks cause a person to become physically ill---as in vomiting?

I had a MAJOR PANIC ATTACK yesterday.... things are NOT good... and I'm still no where back to where I was....

I've been awake all night... shaking, freezing, burning (not a fever), and vomiting. Not to mention crying uncontrollably....

Trying to figure out what is causing this....
:(

I don't know a thing about panic attacks.
just wanted to say that I am sorry that you are suffering.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Abbie

That sounds alittle more than a panic attack to me. I don't know that
I've had a panic attack either. But I know someone that does and I do
know that vomitting can occur in one.

But to continue for so long. I would get ahold of your doctor about
this.

Donna:hug:

I have left numerous messages with my Tdoc.... guess she's busy or not in.... I have an appointment with her on Thursday. Even asked her to read my blog for further info....

I have an appointment with the new Pdoc next monday... everytime I think about this appointment the tears flow again and my stomach knots.

:(:(:(

You miss your old pdoc?
Is that why this upsets you or just the thought of starting over....?
maybe this new pdoc will have some new ideas about your overall care, you know think wholistically?
I am hopeful for you.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Abbie

This maybe what is causing the panic attack. You might call the new
pdoc is its office. And see if there is any way they can get you in
earlier. Explain what is going on.

Donna

You miss your old pdoc? NO... this makes the 6th or 7th Pdoc in the last 2.5 years.... The clinic I go to has only had Temporary Pdocs when their original Pdoc I saw left the very day that I had my first appointment there.

I didn't know the last one, a female, was leaving... this new one is a Male--that's what has me STRESSING!

Is that why this upsets you or just the thought of starting over....? The thought of starting over is VERY UNSETTLING to me... they NEVER seem to listen.

maybe this new pdoc will have some new ideas about your overall care, you know think wholistically? I wish this could be true.... seems since they don't listen... they don't get the whole picture...

:(

Since he is temporary.... He is only in the office on Monday and Tuesday.

I know this is part of the panic... :(

sounds as though after the panic attack you still have severe anxiety, and yes, anxiety can cause all these things.

unfortunately once you have thrown up and with the sobbing, the tummy will tend to stay contracted and inflamed - vicious cycle.

what i can suggest is 1. taking a demulcent to soothe the GI tract and 2. breathing to relax the diaphragm.

demulcent options are:
1. (BEST) Mallow infusion - need to have it bought from an herbalist or similar store. it doesn't taste like much, but it has a lot of mucilage which will coat and soothe the membranes of the GI tract.

2. Liquorice infusion, or pure liquorice - the latter is not those gummy red or brown plasticky things. this is hard, bittersweet and very hard, black "candy" (extract) that usually comes in very tiny niblets. not sure if can find in US - possibly with herbalist. avoid if you are diabetic or hypertensive as it tends to raise blood sugar and pressure. the infusion is ok and i know that is available - Stash teas makes an excellent one.
3. Chamomile infusion (if not allergic either specifically, or to the daisy family of plants). not as good as Mallow. mildly calming. no more than a couple cups per day - beyond that i would be afraid it could increase med levels, as it is a P450 enzyme inhibitor and i am unsure of its potency in that respect.

breathing:

sit/lie with your hands on your lower tummy. breathe focusing on your breath and with it, causing your tummy to rise and fall, rise and fall, slowly. as if you were inflating a beach ball inside it. this type of breathing helps relax the diaphragm which tightens when we are anxious. it should help release those "knots in the stomach." this should actually help resolve some of the anxiety at a physiological level so it may help with the freezing/burning too, i don't know.

can you do anything to take your mind away. any sort of light reading perhaps.

i hope you feel better soon.

~ waves ~

I prefer women as well so I understand that concern....
bizi
(((((HUGS)))))

Yes. Vomiting
 

Dear Abbie,

So sorry. Panic and anxiety is awful.

Can you get into the pdoc as soon as possible?
Did something happen before the event? A trigger perhaps? Sometimes tdocs can help with triggers.


I am praying for you that the new pdoc will be good. (It can happen. You could get an excellent one! :) )
Make sure that he and the tdoc are in communication with each other.

M.

I am still WIDE AWAKE.... since Friday....:eek:

I am still crying uncontrollably.

I have a HUGE lump in my throat....

I can't bring myself to leave my room because my parents are still up....

The thought of having to see someone else is MORE than I can bare!!!

The thought of having to talk with someone else causes the tears to flow harder.

Panic attacks can do many things on a temperary basis. I don't know where to start.

When you have a panic attack,sometimes it makes you feel like you could die.

Sometimes it's like a dark cloud has surrounded you,or a eclipse.

Have the panic attacks just come out of the blue?

They can make you shake,feel cold,or feel hot.

They make you feel like you are having a heart attack sometimes,or that you are on the verg of a heart attack,and that you are going to die,but your not.

They can make you shake all over,or in your neck,or even your eye's.

They can make your mind think of all kinds of horrible,fearful things.

They can make you feel dizzy,light headed,and crummy.

They can make you gag,vomit,and hyperventilate.

They can make your head feel like you have a band tied about your head,and feal pressure in your head,neck,throat,and etc.

They can make you feel like you are going to choke.

They can make you feel like your breathing is difficult.

It can break into a bunch of phobias.

These panic attacks will subside. They don't stay in a heightened state,but they can leave you perplexed.

I hope that what I've said helps. I know that these feelings can be a nightmare.

I've survived all of these things for many years.

Find a interest to distract yourself from these fears as best as you can.

I understand.

They make you feel alone. BF:hug::hug::hug:

The subject of fear,and panic attacks can be very misunderstood.

Most Pdocs don't really understand it.

The important thing is when you feel this way,know that you are not going to die.

You are going to live. You will not die.

Panic makes you unable to feel peace,comfort,security,love,forgiveness,and being accepted.

These panic attacks will not kill you,but they make you feel perplexed afterwards.

I could write a book on this subject.

I've been through many hardships with the feelings of fear,and panic. BF:hug::hug::hug:

Abby this is an emergency
please get help.
Have you tried zyprexa (an anti psychotic like seroquel but much better)for sleep? It is very effective in sedating effects.
You are sounding psychotic which is an emergency...you need to tell your parents to intervein on your behalf.
I am so sorry that you are dealing with this on your own
PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY THAT YOU NEED THEIR HELP!
bizi

Dear Abbie, :hug: :hug: :hug:

I really really wish that some one could go to your appointments with you. You are fragile. Also, often the pdocs pay closer attention when a family member or friend is in the room.


If you are not ok, please do what Bizi says and go to the ER.
You will be safe.
Certainly, let your parents know what is going on right now.

M.

Dear abbie
 

I'm sorry that you are going through this real ruff time. I hope that I didn't say anything that made you feel worse. What I was trying to say was that panic can make you sick sometimes. It happened to me a long time ago.

I hope that you feel better soon. You may need to go to the Hospital. I don't know. I'm concerned about how you feel,and I know it's difficult. It's a lonely hurting period of time.

If you have any questions to ask me,please ask. I care about you,and I understand some of what you are going through. BF:Heart::Heart::Heart::hug::hug::hug: