Shortest Panic attack-new symptom

Beelv&Chng · Post by **Beelv&Chng** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:52 pm

Hello,
I am currently on Session 3 and have not had a Panic attack in over a month. Just this morning I felt weird as soon as I got up. Not even 20 mins later I started to feel like I couldn't concentrate, shaky and felt like I was just going to pass out. Of course my heart started racing but the new symptom was this cold tingle from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet. I really felt like I was going to die. The good thing was that it only lasted about 5 mins and I didn't call the ambulance like I normally would have. Has anyone else felt that symptom? Please respond!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:05 am

B&C, I know what you are talking about. I have had quite a few of those same episodes. I am currently on session 3 as well, so I am somewhat new to the program. When I wake up like that, it is hectic. I can't think, so I can't try to talk myself out of it, and I feel almost paralyzed. My legs are like jelly and I get the same tingling feeling. I think that the tingling is a release of adrenaline and the "blank mind" feeling is the brain slowing down because we work it so hard with anxiety....even during sleep. I think on the session 1 or 2 cd's they talk about that. We work our minds so much while we are asleep and awake that the brain has a "safety switch" that turns off so we don't fry it. Plus when we get the "fight or flight" feeling, the blood rushes to your body. away from the brain, to help you run away from danger.
Hope this helps...I know that it helps me to hear of someone else with my symptoms.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:21 am

I haven't started the program yet, but I do experience these feelings and even more terrifying ones (heart attack symptoms). So my heart goes out to you!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:46 am

Ok folks,

Here I go. I have those same weird feelings. But you know what? That is what they are.... feelings. I am now RESTARTING this program because I fell off. I made it to session 13 and stopped. Just cuz. I wasnt feeling the need to keep going and now I have the feeling I need to start over. I can tell you new folks here that the program is wonderful and really does work. Just dont stop until you hit the end. I have stopped 1 of my meds and I am now cutting back on another. Granted I did do that with the help of my doctor!!

Hang on folks, this program MAY make you think more than you want to. But it is worth it and it will help!