vickys1972

Day 5 and woke up in sheer panic at 4am had to take sleeper to calm me down and get me back to sleep.. Don't know when this will stop was using alcohol to control my anxiety and now I don't have it my brain is all over the place x

Lorax1981

Keep at it. When you get through it you can look back and say "don't wanna go through that again!" 5 days is big, keep it going!
-Ted

vickys1972

Thanks ted it's the panic I can't deal with it starts every morning and I don't get a break from it then feel I'm going mad xx

Dee74

If it's unbearable can you see your Dr again Vicky?

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Lorax1981

I'd wake up super early and couldn't go back to bed and I had anxiety too, but not major. Breath deep, tell yourself it's gonna be okay, and see your doctor if you haven't. Getting sober sucks but you'll have the ability to get to the root of the issue. Good luck, and good night! (Or good morning depending on your time zone:-)

vickys1972

Am seeing doctor today xx

Dee74

best wishes then Vicky

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robgt350

glad to hear you are seeing a doctor. let us know what and how you are doing

Alphabet

Hugs to you, my dear. You're doing great.

vickys1972

Thank you xx

caboblanco

thats a night terror..waking up in an altered state. sometimes a i wake up and i can't beath for a long time and almost pass out or go into a major panic and feel like i'm dying

Jupiters

have you ever tried mindful breathing? I know I struggled with it, but it actually does help get me through the moments of total panic. I have a hard time "meditating" ....but I learned this in detox and it actually did help. I think there's google videos. I need to start implementing this into my daily routine as well.
anxiety sucks glad to hear you are seeing the doc today!

megacrankcase

Boy, do I know about the night panic. I had terrible bouts with it. I, too, attempted to deal with anxiety with alcohol. It's like pouring dirt over a fire. It seems to be out, but the embers are down there smoldering, ready to ignite again. For me it happens when I am off-guard. Sleeping.

I did it without meds, but I certainly would not think bad of anyone who did whatever they had to in order to combat the problem. I recommend deep breathing exercises, chamomile tea before bed, physical exercise, and of course eliminating alcohol from the system.

I wish I could say that it is easy, but it isn't. It CAN be done though.

Hawkeye13

This happened to me too but as I kept not drinking the panic began to lessen over time.

The alcohol was actually the source of the paranoia / fear for me.

Keep going and I bet you will find it getting less and less each week.
You'll also begin to sleep better as the alcohol clears yours system.

You can do it Vicky.

Jupiters

it definitely lessened for me as well the minute I put the bottle down.
I had to ask myself if the anxiety came BEFORE the booze or after? Either way, it was a vicious cycle and one that without the booze involved has improved a great deal even in a short while. (almost a month sober)

hang in Vicky. It will get better.

Django

Yep it happens to me as well.Normally on the 3rd night it dies down and can get a fairly decent sleep.As others have said,exercise is really good and it helps me sleep like a baby.

Hope you're alright Vicky and let us know how you get on at the quacks.

least

The early days are rough but hang in there. It does get better.

huntingtontx

You are doing great. The first week is hard, but it does get better. I am glad you are seeing a Dr. Hope Dr. can help you through this tough time. You are in my prayers.