4 panic episodes within the last hour

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Hi Guys

 

Gingging has been looking out of the window for just over an hour and has had 4 nasty panic episodes because she is witnessing people doing NORMAL things.

 

She heard a car playing loud music, a child laughing, a woman carrying a newspaper and a teenager telling his friend on the phone that he went out for a meal last night.

 

All this filled gingging with terror and dread because she cannot do any of these things and she says she could not control the thoughts. As soon as she saw the people it was too late the fear and panic had overcome her.

 

Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? Does anyone else get this?

 

I'm so sorry for posting again I'm really worried.

 

gingging boyfriend

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Hi gingging's boyfriend

 

I think this is very understandable. Gingging feels she will never do these things again. I think she mentioned this somewhere else. Many people who are ill feel this but with gingging it evokes an extreme reaction. These extreme reactions are due to withdrawal. I get slight panic feelings because I can't get out of bed and do normal household tasks. But my feelings are mild and quickly float away.

 

Try not to worry. I know this is difficult. As time passes, the panic, anxiety etc should lessen but it takes time and it is very hard to live with. I don't know the exact mechanisms of what happens. Thoughts must trigger emotions or vice versa and then feelings of panic/fear, then further panic comes as we react to the panic/fear itself.

 

Thinking about you both.

 

Hugs

 

LF 

 

 

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Hi Guys

 

Gingging has been looking out of the window for just over an hour and has had 4 nasty panic episodes because she is witnessing people doing NORMAL things.

 

She heard a car playing loud music, a child laughing, a woman carrying a newspaper and a teenager telling his friend on the phone that he went out for a meal last night.

 

All this filled gingging with terror and dread because she cannot do any of these things and she says she could not control the thoughts. As soon as she saw the people it was too late the fear and panic had overcome her.

 

Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? Does anyone else get this?

 

I'm so sorry for posting again I'm really worried.

 

gingging boyfriend

Yes,I have had versions of this. When I was at my worst I got panic attacks just by hearing my wife tell me about what my family and friends were doing. I just couldn't handle it and had to tell her to stop. I also got panic attacks when I heard people laughing.

    I think the reason might be as she said that she is scared because she can't do those things now and probably also that she feels that she never will be able to do them again. I had it the same way with laughter for a long time ( and still do when the wd is at it's worst). I was utterly convinced that I would never laugh or smile again and that made me scared and angry on people that did. But I have smiled and laughed after that so those intense feelings I had were feelings and not the truth. Hopefully it is the same way with many of the hard feelings we have in withdrawal.

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Wondering why you are posting for gigging?  The power dynamic might not be good for her...

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My wife has posted for me several times when the wds have been to bad and I have been unable to sit in front of a computer and write coherent sentences. Many times it has been  so bad that sitting in front of a computer have given unbearable panic attacks and then I needed help to formulate the questions necessary to get reassurance.

It sounds to me like her boyfriend is doing anything to help in what obviously is a horrible situation for them both and I think that is laudable.

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It's great your posting for her.  It's admirable.  Be with her and hold her.  She needs you!!!

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Thanks so much for that.

 

Gingging has a fear of electricity and can only use her mobile.

 

I appreciate your support

Gwyn

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That, alone, is proof of withdrawal. Intrusive thoughts. Right before Christmas it would kill me to see anyone carrying presents or have Santa hats on because reminded me I was going to be alone for Christmas. It would cause me to cry. Sometimes I also stare out the window and cry because I can't leave my house for some reason. Its very frustrating.

 

However, I have been reassured that once you turn the corner, things become easier and as you get more and more of yourself back you can begin to enjoy things you were once able to do. Hope this helps, GG!

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Hi Orion Thanks for replying. Christmas made her cry too. She knew it was going to be hard to get through. She just wished it could be cancelled and no one enjoyed themselves. Terrible to be spiteful like that but she said she couldn't help it.

 

GG asking how you are today? How is your breathing?

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Still in a nasty wave. But the last time I was in a nasty wave like this I was treated to a 100% window. Hoping that comes again. And my breathing is rough this morning. It sucks. But it can't kill me.

 

Tell GG she's gonna be fine! Make her watch Amanda Gilmans Benzo withdrawal vids on YouTube. She cold turkeyed a high dose of Ativan and turned the corner at 5 months. Took 9 to fully heal. But she completely lost it. Might help GG a bit.

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the problem with benzos is you don't learn to cope with anxiety on your own, it's a process, and takes time, it might do her a world of good to learn alternative ways to cope. What is she doing right now to help herself? What are you doing to help her, the way you handle the situation as someone who cares about her is actually very important. Sometimes loved ones of those with anxiety disorders don't know how to help and it gets frustrating. they don't know how to say the right things and in the right way. It's important that you know how important it is to remain calm when she is panicking, if you already are doing this then  It's not easy to be a caregiver of someone with panic, you may benefit greatly by seeking support for yourself. even the caregivers need support, you may not realize it. But it's stressful, and if gingging is like me then she can sense the slightest bit of anxiety in you, and anyone else, it's not her fault. I don't know her, but I do know that those with anxiety disorders are way more sensitive to anxiety in themselves and others, especially when they are having a tough time of it. i hope this makes sense and helps.