Posted by Holly VanBen on September 1, 2006, at 13:00:46
In reply to Re: Description of Panic Attack, posted by jimbobwe64 on August 31, 2006, at 21:52:38
> Hey, Holly. No problem about the description, that's what we're all here for, Right ToP, LIFE? Opiates, wow, it sounds like you've got a hard road, too. I honestly don't know anything about withdrawals from any of those, not even Ambien, but, if you want support, that's what we're all here for.
> So, what kind of symptoms have you been going through? And I do hope things get better for you.
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> Keep in touch,
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> Jim
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> > HI all,
> > Thank you for posting the info on panic attacks. I am on day 23 of detox from opiates and other nasty stuff, Xanax, Ativan and the like. I have been able to stop taking everything including withdrawal meds but have been unable to stop one stinking Ambien at night. My sysmptoms are exactly that of a panic attack and I know it. I have tried to live through it but have not been able to make it without crashing hard. I cannot afford to crash as it means I will end up in the hospital which is very bad. I am hoping these are just still withdrawal symptoms hanging in there and hope I will be able to stop the Ambien soon. I don't like this at all though, but who like withdrawals anyway.
> > Thanks again,
> > Holly
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>Hi Jim,
Thank you for the response. Yes opiate and Narcotic withdrawal, nasty nasty stuff. I don't have the energy to do this again. Anyway speaking of current symptoms. I am still unsure if I am having panic attacks at night or leftover severe withdrawal symptoms. After last night I am leaning more towards, still having withdrawals. I wasn't sure since it was mainly happening at night, but after a few nights I think it is more clearly withdrawls. The symptoms are sever tightness in the chest like I can't breathe but I can. Chest pain, nausea, dizziness and that horrible feeling of wanting to come out of my skin. These are all mild compared to a week ago on a constant basis with withdrawals, but I just stopped taking Vistaril about 6 days ago, which was prescribed to help with the withdrawals and anxiety from them. I know when you go through opiate withdrawals the body produces an excess of adrenaline to cope which causes severe anxiety, but I thought since it was better during the day that I was over that. I think that was wishful thinking, so my bodies still trying to get rid of the nasty stuff and hopefully soon it will calm down and I will be able to stop taking Ambien at night and be done with all drugs for good. :-)
Thank You again and I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Holly
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