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Galadriel

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #30 on: December 04, 2015, 08:41:12 AM »
Our discussion in my language evening class ran along these linestoo, as in - 'Oh mum, the party was wicked!' = mum going into panic mode because someone was really nasty at the party!  Fast forward and few years and 'the party was sick' = mum worrying about who was sick and why and is it contagious.

The consensus was that we should try to reinstate 'far out' just to mess with the young 'uns heads  ;D

How are you today GRL?

Galadriel x
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GypsyRoseLee

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #31 on: December 04, 2015, 10:12:39 AM »
Feeling quite a bit better thank you Galadriel. Had quite a decent sleep last night. Just still have a 50mg patch on and haven't taken any more Amitriptyline yet, as still undecided yet.
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Galadriel

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #32 on: December 04, 2015, 10:58:59 AM »
It's amazing how a good nights sleep can really help you feel better the following day. Good to know you are feeling fine today.

I'm on a high at the moment - just getting some Christmas things sorted - like the meat order for the butcher! Gotta make sure we eat well  ;)

Galadriel x
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SadLynda

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #33 on: December 04, 2015, 12:09:20 PM »
GRL, hope you get some peace in your life soon.  Just started on AD's myself and hoping to get relief.

Sparkle - you are not alone, I am awaiting the 'acupressure' ring for DH, good reviews on amazon, I have bought my son-in-law and anti-snore pillow for Christmas to try give my daughter some peace too.
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GypsyRoseLee

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #34 on: December 04, 2015, 12:10:41 PM »
I cannot function without a decent night's sleep. I feel shaky, tearful and agitated if I've not had enough sleep. Which just exacerbates my hormonal anxiety etc.

Have you tried ear plugs sparkle? I always wear them now. Or I just immediately de-camp to the spare room if DH's snoring wakes me up, otherwise I know I'll just lie there getting more and more irritated and wide awake.

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SadLynda

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #35 on: December 04, 2015, 12:23:24 PM »
no the ring goes on the accupressure point on the little finger, that is a noose you are thinking of ;)  I went back to the muffles earplugs from boots, they were better.  I did have some great herbal sleepers too that I got on *bay but doubt I can take them now with the other meds, they were so good I slept through the damn snoring :o

just about to post and saw your question Sparkle, yes it does.. or at least it does for me.
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SadLynda

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #36 on: December 04, 2015, 01:25:03 PM »
which earplugs? the boots or the others?

Yes, I lay and wait for the next damn snore.. which is usually just as I am about to nod off again. >:(  I keep trying to get him to sleep in dog bed.
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CLKD

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #37 on: December 04, 2015, 03:34:02 PM »
 ::)  I woke myself by snoring in the early hours  :-\

Hopefully the anxiety surges are less!
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CLKD

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #38 on: December 04, 2015, 05:51:22 PM »
NOPE! he was deeply asleep  ;D

I had anxiety earlier as we were going to a new place but I was OK once we arrived.  Fortunately no awful surge!
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Briony

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #39 on: December 04, 2015, 07:18:32 PM »
One night, I was so frustrated, I recorded his snoring on my phone and played it back, full volume, the next day. It didnt stop the snoring, but it has meant he is now far more sympathetic/embarrassed when I moan!

I have also tried altering my own mindset. Crazy though it sounds, I have almost learnt to like the sound of his snoring. I try to see it as something reassuring - 'I have a lovely partner and he's healthy and alive'. I then try to get in tune with the snores, breathing at his (much slower and more relaxed) pace along with him as he sleeps. On several occasions, I've then just nodded off!

Cant believe I have admitted this as it sounds crazy, but it has really helped. I no longer get the anger and the 'help, I will be so tired tomorrow!' feeling  ::)
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CLKD

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #40 on: December 04, 2015, 07:44:55 PM »
I have often thought the same Briony - at least he is alive beside me  :-*

Sparkle - that sounds as if your OH has sleep apnoea  :-\ which should be assessed by a GP.  DH had it, I would wake when he stopped breathing.  It can be fatal and can certainly make people weary as it breaks the sleep pattern.  Losing weight cured it, now that he's started doing it again in the early hours I've been giving him the glare when he eats 'stuff'  >:(
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CLKD

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #41 on: December 04, 2015, 08:31:24 PM »
Scared to learn that we are correct?  ::)

Mine gets nagged - I have told him that if he has a self obtained disease then I will not be sitting by his bed-side  ;)
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SadLynda

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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #42 on: December 05, 2015, 11:40:40 AM »
I suspect apnea with my DH too, he was invincable until recently with his illness and is now prepared to listen to most things, he is going to bring this up with GP and is also trying to loose weight.


sorry to highjack your post GLR - how are feeling today?
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Re: Help. Very scared. Just had mini panic attack.
« Reply #43 on: December 05, 2015, 02:26:15 PM »
I try to not look further than half a day at a time which is why, at This Time of Year, anxiety attacks ………
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