Originally Posted by
sleepie 
It is a full on panic attack feeling triggered by heat and I get sweats, can't get a full breathe and rapid heart rate lasting for a long time, a cool shower will bring it down but I just don't know if it is the heat, a panic attack, both or what. I am just so sick of feeling like garbage after all the work getting sober. This isn't what I got sober for and what's more I know if I were to take a Valium it would abate. I saw at least a thread or two with others at 6, 7 months not feeling too great. But I feel as if I am in full withdrawal all over again so often, I'm just sick to death of it. I do know hot weather is a real trigger.
I'm just so over it.
Hi Sleepie,
I'm not sure how old you are, I am 45 and have had a few hot flashes in the past year, and would describe them in a similar way. I thought I was too young for menopause, but according to the doctor that is exactly what is going on. It might be worth making an appointment with your doctor to see what is going on with your body.