Desperate for any answers or solution

Madimac · Post by **Madimac** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:51 pm

I am not currently on any meds, but tonight was the probably one of the worse panic/anxiety attacks that I've had since Dec 09. Went to the movies and I don't know if I started to get shaky, tremors, muscles twitches, etc, because of the loudness of the movie or the violence of the movie, (BOOK OF ELI). I left right in the middle of it, I just couldn't take it any longer. I had to get out of there.

I felt so bad because a friend went with me. So I owe her another movie, but since being home, still shaking, tremors, muscle twitches around the heart area. I feel like I should go to the hospital, but afriad they will tell me there is nothing wrong. I am not sweating, no sharp pains, etc. So, it can be a heart attack right?

I just want the symptoms to STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No I do not have the program and I do have valium, but have never taken any, too afraid too!!!!! Yes, I have relaxation cds, bible to read, pray and talk to god daily if not more. I need some help in this matter.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:40 am

Madimac,

I don't assume to have all the answers, but if your doc prescribed valium, and you're that bad off, take a valium to help you over the hump. This isn't a torture contest. One valium won't kill you.

WB

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:21 am

Madimac, How are you today? It definately could have been the movie. I know the movie theaters are so loud - maybe that is what got you going?? And if things were loud and moving quickly, that could be anxiety stirring. We usually just watch movies at home - Netflix is great!

I don't like crowds, so I would probably not do well in a movie theater. Your symptoms definately sound like anxiety/panic. BTW -I take small doses of xanax as needed to help. I agree with woodbridge that the valium might help calm you down. But I also understand fear of taking new meds. as I have experienced that too. I hope you are better today - let us know.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:01 am

heart attacks are acute and do not last even an hour. The symptoms you describe are those of anxiety. Of course you are going to feel alot going on around the heart as it is having to beat alot faster than normal when under anxiety.

You don't have to take the valium but it would be more beneficial as it helps to ease those symptoms you described.

Since you don't have the program its hard to give any refrence to it. There is a book you'd do well with that i highly recommend. It's called Hope and help for your nerves by dr.claire weekes. It's an old book so you'll probabbly have to find it on amazon or ebay. It really helps out alot.

Mike

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:25 am

Hey Mike, I just ordered that book on amazon!!! I am looking forward to getting it this week!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:48 am

Hi, Madimac.

If you can break up your valium, why not start out with taking like a 1/4 of a tablet? This is what I do. Sometimes I swear it even has a "placebo" effect; just knowing I took it seems to make me feel better. I also made sure I didn't eat any sugar before I went to bed last night and had some protein right before bed (Silk) and it seemed to help a bit.

I hardly go to movies because I can handle the noise! If you have any low-key movies on DVD or on OnDemand, I would do that instead. Lose yourself in something pretty or peaceful. I personally LOVE travel shows like Rick Steves, Sam Brown, etc. and that's what I lose myself in (also HGTV), but that's me; we are all different.

Just a few suggestions. Also, remember to BREATHE!

Take care!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:43 am

Sweet Ms. Hopeful. You definately won't regret buying it.

Mike

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:36 am

I have panic and anxiety too. I wasnt feeling well and went to the doctors and boy did the panic attacks start. I am afraid of doctors and I dont ever believe what they tell me. I know they are not lieing to me when they tell me Iam ok.I have pvc's and high blood pressure and I went to the ER one day cause my pvc's were so bad...now I know they were bad cause my butt was to fat and my blood pressure was to high. They did an EKG on me and it was normal. I then was refered to a General Practioner and she checked me out well. I had to get lots of blood work cause my Liver count was high. I wound up having an Ultrasound on my Liver and it was Fatty...no meds for it just diet. Then I changed my diet started walking...still panic. I had a bad attack last Saturday that ended me up in the ER again. Another EKG, Chest Xray, all normal. I litterlly ran in the ER knowing I was having a Heart Attack. I was dizzy, both my hands were numb and tingly, heart was skipping all around. It was HELL!!!. They sent me home cause everything was normal...they even did Cardiac Bloodwork to see if I had a heart attack...no heart attack...it was a Panic Attack.!!! So, what started out as my desire to just get a check up has ended up bringing my panic back..or did it ever really leave? I havent had an problems with panic for about 5 years and now...I am tring to live with it all over again. Some days are better than others. I see a Cardiologist and he put me on Metoprolol 50 mg ( beta blocker) for the high blood pressure and pvc's and it has helped alot. God bless us all. Life without fear would be great.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:55 am

I can't watch those types of movies because I have similar physical and emotional reactions. I have left many movies because a panic attack starts to ramp up during particularly violent scenes, especially with torture, rape, or children being hurt. t's nothing to be ashamed of. Some of us are more sensitive, empathetic, and suggestible. It's not necessarily BAD it just IS.

I do have PTSD from a sexual trauma in addition to anxiety.

To take care of myself, I generally avoid purposefully exposing myself to upsetting movies and bizarre news stories, because I can get all wrapped up and obsessed in them. Why do it to yourself if you don't have to?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:29 pm

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ALL!!!! I really appreciate all of your suggestions and all of you calm my nerves!!! I am going to the dr next week to get a complete work up, I know I probably dont need it, but I just have to.

THANKS AGAIN!!!!!