Posted by Jimbobwe64 on August 27, 2006, at 23:52:26
In reply to Description of Panic Attack, posted by LIFE on August 27, 2006, at 22:22:12
Hey, ladies. I'm still here. Although, that's a figure of speech, as I'm actually in the process of a long move halfway across the country. Yes, nice and stressful time to be weaning off an anti-depressant, don't you think? lol. So, I'm actually E-Mailing from a hotel room on my way. I just retired from the military and am on my way to my last move.
So, right now, I'm a little stressed, and in addition the effects of the withdrawal are still a happenin'. Although the last three days were really good, today was pretty much of a downer. But, I think that I'm still on the right road and am still free of Remeron.
That "Clarocet" sounds like an interesting one. I actually saw that one while browsing online a long, long time ago, but that was before I started getting serious about getting healthy.
I'd love to hear how it goes for you.
And in answer to what a panic attack is like. I can most certainly tell you. The symptoms are as follows:
Severe Headaches, feelings of paranoia, face flushed (embarrassed), sense of reality not there (kind of like seeing the world in only 2 dimensions, very bizarre), walls closing in on you, heart palpitating, dizzy spells and the most common term I've heard - "Brain Fog". I think there are other symptoms, but those are the ones that come to mind. I've had severe panic attacks at times, so I can talk from experience, unfortunately. The good thing is that I haven't had any of these with my withdrawals from Remeron, so, I got a feeling I'm on the right track. But, I've been dealing with this crap for so long, I'm kinda cynical, lol.
Anyhow, sorry for not chatting in a while, but, I think you'll understand.
Ciao for now. Hope the info helps and I look forward to chatting with you in several days.
Jimbob
> Hey there Tired-o'Panic, That is some description. I think I would surely perish under the pressure of such severe physical symptoms. Did Remeron help at all under such severe circumstances? It is very effective for depression, but, panic attacks, at least from your description, seem to require something more than induced sleep and clarity of thought. Is that why you have chosen not to take it any longer? When was your first attack? I know as a preteen and during high school I suffered from dysthemia-precursor to full blown depression-I experienced bouts of unexplained sadness and crying jags. Do you have triggers or does an attack just come upon you? I didn't know before, but, my previous career was a trigger, attempts to perform or look perfect are triggers. I cannot imagine what you all feel when these attacks happen, I thought feeling suicidal was bad, to actually physically be at death's door has got to be horrifying. I went on my sojourn to find the ingredients in Clarocet, but they've got me at the mushrooms and some of the enzymes. I have not been to many of the Asian herbologists in my area yet, so, I hope it is simply a matter of checking some of the more cultural herb suppliers. I'll keep you all updated. Still haven't heard from you Jimbo, spin a thread and let us know if everything is alright with you. Have you resumed medication? Or, are you still hanging with your yoga poses and strong will? I hope so. We are thinking about you and miss your tips for managing our ills. Life
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