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re: Anyone ever had a panic attack while you were sleeping?
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:15 am to Boudreauboudreaugoly
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:15 am to Boudreauboudreaugoly
Tired of the narrative that going to therapy is for pussies. I approach my practice as me just having a conversation with another dude to help him through his problems.
This post was edited on 11/4/26 at 11:17 am
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:18 am to Rex Feral
i had that sleep paralysis a few times and that scared the crap out of me. It happened when i was really hungover and tried to sleep during the middle of the day. I felt myself awake but could not move. scary shite.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:20 am to Rex Feral
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I probably drink too much
This is the culprit
Should be a pretty easy fix if you’re serious about it.
U know what the move is.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:23 am to Cosmo
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The fact that you have xanax lying around your house tells me there are some underlying issues
Indeed.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:26 am to Rex Feral
Psych once told me once you have a panic attack or two, you may develop a trigger. So now you know you may have one while sleeping so your mind starts to worry about it. Which triggers another panic attack.
The only thing I can suggest is find a comfortable routine that you can use while going to bed to help your mind feel at ease. Easier said than done, but I have nothing else to contribute.
The only thing I can suggest is find a comfortable routine that you can use while going to bed to help your mind feel at ease. Easier said than done, but I have nothing else to contribute.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:29 am to Cosmo
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The fact that you have xanax lying around your house tells me there are some underlying issues
Which OP has openly stated. Goal of meds or cognitive therapy is to break the cycle and reset the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the specified use case for Xanax or Ativan
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:30 am to Rex Feral
Be aware that you might be developing sleep apnea. Your symptoms are classic. When you stop breathing in your sleep, your body responds with stress and increased heart rate and your mind creates images that match that panic inducing signals your body is giving off. The alcohol can increase the likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea.
There are free phone apps that you can use to track your breathing at night.
There are free phone apps that you can use to track your breathing at night.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:47 am to Rex Feral
Yep
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:53 am to Jimbeaux
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developing sleep apnea.
I had a mouth piece and then a CPAP machine for a couple years. It worked but it was a pain in the arse.
I was at an ENT for something unrelated and mentioned this to him. He looked and sad there is erectile issue in your nose that warms the air you breath in. As you age it starts to sag. In my case it was blocking my nasal passage when I laid down. He gave me Flonase to take in the morning and night. After a couple weeks, my sleep apnea was gone. All that time, effort, & money and all it took was a $10 nose spray to fix everything.
This post was edited on 11/4/26 at 11:55 am
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:55 am to Rex Feral
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You're right, but if I'm being honest, sitting with a bourbon and watching TV or reading a book is the only thing I look forward to these days. It's the only thing that makes me feel something.
Yes sir. Sorry to hear that. Your dopamine receptors have enlarged\mutated and can’t catch the dopamine other events\tasks\foods provide. However, the brain can heal itself. After a few months of abstinence, you could start receiving those smaller rushes you once did. It’s a daily challenge but not impossible.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:56 am to Rex Feral
It's good (not literally good) to hear that so many others in the lounge have dealt with many of the same issues that we usually don't bring up or admit out in public. Makes you realize that everybody is dealing with something (some more than others but still) and I'm not the only one dealing with the pressure, when it feels like I am. The weight of it all at time feels overwhelming like an invisible elephant is sitting on your chest and won't move.
This post was edited on 11/4/26 at 11:58 am
Posted on 11/4/26 at 11:57 am to Rex Feral
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I probably drink too much which isn't helping but it's the only thing that takes the edge off.
This is the main issue, raises your cortisol / stress. I like a good drink but man it fricks up my sleep.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:00 pm to gatorsimz
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This is the main issue, raises your cortisol / stress. I like a good drink but man it fricks up my sleep.
I agree 100%. Anything over 3 drinks and my sleep was trashed. I keep it under that each night, but like I said, it's the only thing I look forward to these days.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:15 pm to Rex Feral
You have came to the right place
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:17 pm to Rex Feral
You been lying?
May be the devil pulling on your toes.
May be the devil pulling on your toes.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:30 pm to lsudave1
Sleep apnea. Your brain throws lots of bizarre stuff at you when the oxygen level drops dangerously low. Drinking can increase the frequency.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:39 pm to Rex Feral
Alcohol and benzos. What could go wrong, amirite?
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