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Posted by crazychickuk on August 9, 2004, at 18:08:33
My mum has gone abroad for 2 weeks, i have no one about... i am so scared i have my 5 year old daughter thats it.. what if what if? o i am so scared i dont want to be alone, what if i start to get palpitations or something, my mother used to be here like a shot to sit with me or take me to the er or something... o my god i dont know what to do.. valium seems to be making me panicky quite... and i am to afraid to take inderal still which i know i should start it, the reason thats been stopping me is because i am afraid of having an arithmia, i have had 2 ecg's over the past 3 mnths both normal, i have a 24 hr monito schedualed for september, and the reason that i dont want to take inderal now is because my mum isnt here, what if i have a panick attack when i take inderal, then i dont have my mum to fone :-( i am so scared i dont know what to do.. i dont suffer from a slow heart rate but its always fast 70- 100 on rest and suddenly my heart can thump and palpitate for no reason then i panick then it palpitates every few seconds for the rest of the day.. thats why i think i may have arithmia or something badly like that, and thats why i am to afraid to t ake inderal even at 10mg.. :-( i just want my mum i love her so much and i miss her allready she wont be back till 24th august...
help plse.. :-(
Posted by Violet4EVR on August 9, 2004, at 18:33:32
In reply to i WANT MY MUM :-(, posted by crazychickuk on August 9, 2004, at 18:08:33
Hey Hunnie,
Don't put the "cart before the horse"...that is, don't expect the worse when nothing catastrophic has happened. Just relax, take a few deep breathes, and engage in an activity that makes you happy. Do you like taking baths??? Or exersizing? Perhaps you like cooking? OR maybe you would benefit from the company of a trusted friend.
Don't fret sweetie, you are strong enough to make it until your mum returns (which will be very very soon).
And if something does happen, i'm sure you have the proper medications and phone numbers to use.
~Breathe~ :)
-Violet
Posted by Sad Panda on August 9, 2004, at 20:39:54
In reply to i WANT MY MUM :-(, posted by crazychickuk on August 9, 2004, at 18:08:33
Hi Donna,
You just have to remember that no one has ever died from a panic attack & you will be fine. Inderal would be a big help too, not only does it get rid of palpitaions, it will also send more blood to your brain & stop derealization.
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by jay on August 10, 2004, at 0:08:12
In reply to i WANT MY MUM :-(, posted by crazychickuk on August 9, 2004, at 18:08:33
I know that feeling of lonliness and how damn *hurtful* it can sting, even with parents at an older age. It's like I *never* want them to leave.
I heard a great quote awhile ago..."Some day we will wave hello..
And wished we never waved goodbye."Some day...some day...why not now?
All the best to you,
Jay
Posted by crazychickuk on August 10, 2004, at 3:46:15
In reply to (((((crazychickuk))))) » crazychickuk, posted by jay on August 10, 2004, at 0:08:12
Thankyou guys..... this is gonna be so hard for me :-( i have to go to the supermarket myself, i have to take myself to the er if i feel bad, i know i wont die from a panick attack its just i fear i have something wrong.. o god.. i need to take this inderal but am afraid... :-S and i so miss my mum allready
Posted by SLS on August 10, 2004, at 6:48:38
In reply to Re: (((((crazychickuk))))), posted by crazychickuk on August 10, 2004, at 3:46:15
> Thankyou guys..... this is gonna be so hard for me :-( i have to go to the supermarket myself, i have to take myself to the er if i feel bad, i know i wont die from a panick attack its just i fear i have something wrong.. o god.. i need to take this inderal but am afraid... :-S and i so miss my mum allready
I wouldn't hesitate to take the Inderal if you are in the midst of a panic attack. It is a great drug to use on an as-needed basis for these episodes.
- Scott
Posted by Sad Panda on August 10, 2004, at 8:06:42
In reply to Re: (((((crazychickuk))))), posted by SLS on August 10, 2004, at 6:48:38
Cut it up into quaters, take a quarter, if it doesn't kill, rinse & repeat. :)
Beta blockers are possibly better than benzos for panic attack because they divert more blood to your brain while steading your heart rate. They pretty much do the exact opposite to your cardiovascular system that a panic attack does.
Cheers,
Panda.
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