Morning Panic

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:48 am

LMN,
I can totally relate to the head sensations sinking/rising feeling. i never knew how to explain it. like a wooshy feeling i'd say.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:52 am

Your brain chemistry can also be altered by what you tell yourself.

What are you saying to yourself when you wake and you feel your heart pumping hard and the adrenalin rushing throughout your body? Listen for a moment to what you may be saying. I can almost guarantee that you are not making these sensations OK.

They are habit and they are OK. They will not hurt you. You are in the process of changing all this so be patient. Be accepting and most of all be soothing and comforting to yourself. Changing a habit takes time but it does not have to take a long time.

Begin your calm breath immediately. Then do something different. Start to count backwards from 100 and get yourself out of your head. Repeat a soothing phrase over and over again slowly. Tap your finger on the mattress and keep your attention on the rythmn. Turn a soft light on and place your attention on a spot on the ceiling or wall. Keep your attention on your breath and be very aware of your heart slowing down. It will. Practice and see what happens when you take your attention out of your head.

And, yes it is OK to have these sensations. They are a reaction of what you are telling yourself. Those sensations make sense. Change your attitude toward this situation and you change the way you wake in the morning.

medgrl · Post by **medgrl** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:01 am

Thats a comman symptom of benzo withdrawls , ativan, xanax, cloni etc

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:22 am

HOLLY J,

What have you done about these sensations so far? when do you feel them? have you seen doctors or are you lucky to know it is anxiety?
PS - Boon, thanks again for your unwaivering support

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:52 pm

i usually take ativan when i feel that way and jjb1, what is usually a side effect from ativan>???

alwaysbeenweird · Post by **alwaysbeenweird** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:28 am

I don't panic in the morning but I do feel nervous and jittery. I'm not on any meds. What I do find helps me is to exercise first thing, pray, and get online to do part of the program, even if it's just to read the affirmation or hear the lesson tape.
Positive thinking and making a list of to do's helps me envision a less scary day. I am also a stay at home mom, which leaves uncertainity as to the day ahead (I do better with structure and a schedule, but have a hard time making it myself, if that makes any sense. This is why I have to do my to do list.)
I often feel lost and lonely, even when I'm admist family and friends. I know that this is something only God and I can fix.
We have to believe that we were made aware of our anxiety/depression so that we could learn new skills and live life with more joy and purpose.
We are changing and growing everyday, especially growth occurs through the hard times, so let's all stick with it, and keep waking up with an attitude, that "this is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!"

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:17 am

I am sorry, i don't take any meds - what is ativan for?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:19 am

what is ativan for?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:48 am

I take 20 mg of celexa but i only weigh 109 lbs. i don't know if that matters or not. I do my relaxation as soon as i wake up, before i get my little one out of his crib. I haven't had a panic attack since i started the program. i have felt anxiety building up but i am so much more preparred to deal with it. i know it's going to take a long time to change but i am very encouraged by the progress i have seen so far

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:56 am

Hi,
what is celexa for? what does that do?