Posted by JLx on October 31, 2004, at 16:53:48
In reply to Re: Severe Panic Attacks Agoraphobia » JLx, posted by jujube on October 31, 2004, at 15:37:54
> JL,
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> Question for you, if you don't mind. Is it also possible that chromium might also be a useful supplement? I ask because I had heard that it is useful in balancing blood sugar levels. I may be way off base here, but waking up with panic attacks/anxiety perhaps could be caused by a drop in blood sugar levels after the evening fast. I recently began taking 200 mg of chromium a couple of hours before bed, and I am finding that I am waking up a little less anxious. I had tried magnesium before bed, but woke up on night after taking 500 mg with the worst night terror I had had in a long time. Perhaps I took took much mag at once? Your views would be appreciated.
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> Thanks.
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> TamaraThat's a good idea! I think I will try it myself. More and more I'm convinced that blood sugar, insulin and the whole hypoglycemia thing has a major impact on mental/emotional issues.
It's hard to say about the magnesium and night terrors. I remember you saying that on that other thread. I suspect the magnesium is affecting some other action, increasing something, throwing something else out of balance. Now that Larry's back, maybe it's worth asking him. Otherwise, I'd try taking less and also try adding some calcium. I take 500 mg of magnesium at night now and I take about 100 mg of calcium too. I'm sensitive to calcium or I would probably take more.
JL
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