MJD
29-04-11, 16:34
Following an initial panic attack in Oct 2009 I have had relatively clear free period. The last few months though they have resurfaced, only this time they are more frequent, last longer and now have started impacting on my sleep.
In additional to the usual symptoms (dizziness, fear, disorientation) the one overwhelming worry is that my heart is about to give up. This is compounded by a “wave” like feeling that sweeps across my stomach and chest. It is a bit similar to going to quickly over a hump backed bridge, or losing altitude in plane turbulence.
It is this feeling / fear that is now making me scared to sleep.
Does anyone else experience this?
I’m at the point where a visit to the doctor yesterday resulted in a prescription for Citalopram (20mg / day). First one today and I’ve been hit with the worst attack I’ve had in 16 months. It’s only after 2 ½ hours things are starting to calm down but the feeling of dizziness and detachment are still prevalent.
Is this likely to be a coincidence ? Having read various threads on this medication there are some horror stories out there. I’ve already got reservations on taking them off the back of today, particularly with a trip into London scheduled for tomorrow. Plus there’s no way I could ride a week (or more) of this out at work if the medication is exacerbating the problem.
Does anyone have any thoughts?
Also, reading up on attacks, the indication is 10 minutes duration up to 30 minutes but mine last a lot longer. Do others experience the same ?
Any assistance would be appreciated. I really do feel like my whole sanity is having a rug pulled from beneath it.
MD
In additional to the usual symptoms (dizziness, fear, disorientation) the one overwhelming worry is that my heart is about to give up. This is compounded by a “wave” like feeling that sweeps across my stomach and chest. It is a bit similar to going to quickly over a hump backed bridge, or losing altitude in plane turbulence.
It is this feeling / fear that is now making me scared to sleep.
Does anyone else experience this?
I’m at the point where a visit to the doctor yesterday resulted in a prescription for Citalopram (20mg / day). First one today and I’ve been hit with the worst attack I’ve had in 16 months. It’s only after 2 ½ hours things are starting to calm down but the feeling of dizziness and detachment are still prevalent.
Is this likely to be a coincidence ? Having read various threads on this medication there are some horror stories out there. I’ve already got reservations on taking them off the back of today, particularly with a trip into London scheduled for tomorrow. Plus there’s no way I could ride a week (or more) of this out at work if the medication is exacerbating the problem.
Does anyone have any thoughts?
Also, reading up on attacks, the indication is 10 minutes duration up to 30 minutes but mine last a lot longer. Do others experience the same ?
Any assistance would be appreciated. I really do feel like my whole sanity is having a rug pulled from beneath it.
MD