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Waking up in Terror/Panic attack

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Oct 23, 2023 | Replies (56)

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Hi @lisalynn Panic attacks/night terrors are horrible! I haven’t had them in years but they leave a lasting impact. Anyone who can be dismissive of a patient who is experiencing them obviously has never gone through one. They’d be a little more compassionate.

I’m wondering if tapering off the Klonipin has anything to do with this in your case. This is not something in my experience but we do have a group in our forum with members discussing what is working for them with their Klonipin taper.
Here is a link to the discussion group What is the best way to taper off Klonipin. Some of the replies are dated but that won’t change the experience. To see the most recent replies, in the box under the opening comment, you’ll see a little oval in the lower right that says, Oldest to Newest. Click there and you can reverse the order.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/klonopin-2/
I’m so sorry you’re having the night terrors. You mentioned not being able to get out of bed to get the Klonipin. Is there any way you can have this right at your bedside with a glass ass of water and some crackers so it’s not on an empty stomach?

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Thank you VERY much! Wow! I am NOT alone. I really didn't know mornings this Fear filled happened to others. I was afraid something more sinister was going on, besides Night Terrors/ Panic attacks. Like, I don't know what, but just something worse. I feel so alone and scared when I wake up. The FEAR is too much, it feels. BUT I do get through it every morning and it gets way better throughout the morning. Until, I am in a fairly good mood. Because the Fear is gone. While away from this site I did have my Psychiatrist tell me, it's Klonipin withdrawls. Those pesky, bad Panic attacks. He is very compassionate and is weaning me off Klonipin very slowly. I have been on them for 15 years. Thank you so much for the link to a special forum just for getting weaned off Klonipin. Very helpful.
Have a wonderful day,
Lisa Lynn