alphaomega

Ok guys....What.The.Feck. ?

I almost had a near complete nervous breakdown this morning. I took my mother to the doctor this morning and had to excuse myself because I was literally FALLING APART. I sat in the wet grass outside the hospital and proceed to wail, cry, shake, hyperventilate, and have a total meltdown. I was completely overwhelmed and couldn't make sense of what people were saying.

The nerves in my body are over-firing and I feel like I have pins and needles everywhere.

I thought I would be celebrating today.

Instead I almost threw myself in oncoming traffic because my contractor needed me to go pick out lighting.

Can. Not. Compute.

ersatzmatriarch

hey AO...

hang in there! i had a wicked bout of paws around 90 days. it sucks, but it does go away. mine lasted about 2 days, and then it was gone. you can get through this. rest and keep your stress levels down. and please do not under any circumstances throw yourself in front of traffic!!!

also... 30 days? you freaking ROCK!!!

love ya!

13unluckyforsom

I hope you feel better soon / sounds pretty horrid sorry you went through that. How are you feeling now?

Soberpotamus

So sorry, Alpha I've had a meltdown lately myself. This too shall pass.

Dee74

would you consider seeing a Dr AO?

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johnatahn1

whats paw and av ..a few abbreviations ive seen used here

alphaomega

I really dislike allopathic medicine Dee. I feel like they would find something just to prescribe me something. If you look hard enough there is always something to find. But I promise I will if this paresthesia doesn't let up.

james872

Could simply have been a panic attack. Often people get those just once or on rare occasions. If you get these symptoms more often, I'd see a doctor.

Great going on the 30 days!

silentrun

Yeah Alpha has 30 days. I was too depressed still at 30 days to muster up any paws symptoms. I did have a bout at 4 and 6 months. It's good really. It means you are healing and you are going to be just fine.

Dee74

This is a great site for anxiety and panic attacks - no meds

Calm Clinic for Your Anxiety & Panic « Calm Clinic

freshstart57

PAWS is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, and AV is Addictive Voice. Google should take you the rest of the way to your answer.

Dee74

sent you a PM johnatahn1

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Plenny

Aw crap. I know what you mean. In the beginning beginning I had some bad ones. I was shuddering and sobbing and I was so nervous all the time. You can push through it.

alphaomega

That's a good point. It could be a panic attack. But boy oh boy, did it ever feel like it was more of an all-consuming dread filled, I'm not going to make it and I'm not sure I even want to at this point attack.

I phoned my friend, who is also my spiritual advisor. I fell apart and let it alllllllllllll out.

Twice.

And Dee, I made an Appt with an allopathic (blech) doctor for tomorrow ( you're welcome). But, (and that's a mighty BIG but) I ain't walking outta there with a script for anything funky though.

I've come too far and fought too hard to go back under the thumb of any brain altering non sense.

I'm tired.

Slammy1

I would agree, panic attack. You're learning to deal with repressed emotions, it can be overwhelming after a number of years of drug or alcohol play. Getting it out of the system is easier than keeping it out for good. I'm guessing mother, doctor visit, concern over mortality; you're just a little emotionally stunted (me too!) and learning to deal with problems in a healthier manner.

james872

That's exactly what a panic attack is like.

I think this might be helpful for you:

Panic attack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia