hi all

have been coming off my amitryptline for 3 weeks, 1 week ago i started to take the herbal supplement Flaxseed to reduce my risen cholesterol, and for the past week i have been waking up after 1-2 hours sleep in a deep panic, sweating , heart pounding/racing etc and unable to get back over to sleep for an hour or so.

I am aware that the withdrawl affects of amitryptline can cause this but ive also just seen that flaxseed may heighten my anxiety, yes i am slightly more anxious during the daytime but no where near like during the night, im also glad i know it is anxiety in my own mind, not my heart which i many years ago would have thought

Does anyone else experience horrendous mid night panic (my diazapem doesnt help during the night!)

Any advice/own experiences would greatly be appreciated