Last night for the first time i experienced a panic attack while sleeping. I jolted out of my sleep in horror. My heart started to pound, i was shaking from head to feet and felt total doom. I had trouble swallowing and my throat felt tight. I thought my room was closing in on me. It was one of the worst nights of my life. I couldn't wait to see morning. Has this ever happened to anyone ? I cannot see this getting any worse.
hi there Hope, i see you’ve posted a few times recently, you must be in the peak of peri and i feel for you - how old are you, have you had your hormones checked ? many women have experienced this, ive had many panic attacks, mostly during the day though as i take sleeping tablets to keep me asleep in the night as i cant function without sleep - are you taking any medication? many women get through this unmedicated and i applaud them, but if there is one time in life when we should be allowed to give in to the meds its now, i pretty much take an ativan every other day atm - 0.5 - 1mg really helps calm me down, and ive started meditating as well, which i love…you really have to take care of yourself because no one else will ! x
hi !!! yes yes yes!!! ive had so many!!! not during my sleep but daytime! they scared the wholly hell out of me!!! i know now they arnt real and its fight or flight!!! all the sensation you are having is totally normal for panic attacks … hang in there!!! mine started 12 years ago… i read a book about panic attacks and it helped so much!!! ill find the name if it and private message you!! 
hi,
yes, i get those terrible attacks and i understand the feeling of doom. i even get chest twinges that go away but scare me. i tell myself its a panic attack…i splash water on my face… watch something or read to calm down.
watch WONDERBRO on youtube and the anxiety guy. i go to therapy too… talking anout it helps!!!
yes had this a few times … now have medical marijuana and cbd oil which i take before bed. helps !
hello, yes panic attacks are real!! I had them several years ago and after many trips to ER,
and not eating or sleeping, I finally found peace and strength through prayer and reading the word
and like someone mentioned watching a good movie to help take yiur mind off things really helps.
And also eating healthier.
I hope you feel better:)
Hi Karen thanks for your reply. I am 44 yrs old and new to all this. My symptoms started in mid January and seems to be getting worst. I am currently on no medications whatsoever. Friends have been telling me that i should go on them for a better quality of life, but i am so afraid of the side effects. Tomorrow i will be getting my hormones checked to see how far along i am in this journey. It’s so good to know that i am not alone and thanks again for your response. Hugs
Pam they sure are scary. One of the scariest things i’ve gone through. Has your calmed down ? Is this thing ongoing ? I will be glad to read that book. Thank you kindly. Hugs to you
Thanks Rose. I will definitely watch it. I need all the help i can get. Hugs
Hi Grace. I too read the word and pray. I think that God is the only one that can ease this madness up. I am fearful of tonight. i have all lights on. My son will be staying over. I hate being so vulnerable. I never been like this in my life. It is such a learning experience and it is humbling me. Do you still get panics attacks ? Hugs
id love the name too!
i understand… we need to “get out of our heads”
google ACT ACCEPTANCE…
no I dont praise GOD!! hang in there keep doing what your doing , better days will come.
for God has not given us a spirit of fear.His perfect love casts out all fear.
Hi there this also started for me in jan i woke up at 3am sweating,shaking palpitations, tight dry throat and feeling so bad i thought i was having a heart attack this then happened most nights for weeks i even rang 999 on one occasion i was so frightened and apart from my bp being through the roof my heart was fine paramedics gave me a full check up and ecg. i was then told by my gp after blood test and breaking down in front of him i had peri menopausal anxiety so i was put on the sick for 8 weeks been back work a month now and even thow i have my bad days with palps and dizziness and feeling like crap its getting easier to deal with as i tell myself iv not dropped dead yet and its all bloody hormones so take it easy and it does get better to deal with Big hugs to you xx