Waking up in Terror/Panic attack

You’re absolutely correct. With Lyme disease it’s a “evil genius” as dubbed in many medical papers, and I have adrenal and thyroid checked constantly. One could go on and on regarding Rx use and diseases related to the use of a controlled substance. However it’s the quality of life for the user and physician protocol that has to be observed and used.

The best part of dealing with could be chronic illness and/or pain is the relationship with your doctor. I’m very open and if I feel that something is amiss, I allow outside help and recommendations. I mentioned to someone before….it’s the quality of life that’s all important.
I had a judgement made upon me that I was an addict for using Klonopin. This is the not a forum for judgement calls. I’ve been in a support group for decades and it’s always said…. Restraint of pen and tongue.

I agree, no place for judgement. This is a lot to deal with, and greatly impacts your life. My provider has been great, so that’s helpful.

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Every morning I wake up with fear and depression. I've been on meds since 2009. For some reason this started happening to me as well. I want to lay there and never get out of bed. Being bipolar is the worst. I've lost friend's and gained some. I feel for you. I always say I would rather be anyone but me.

I have the exact feelings every morning with a terror, anxiety ridden attack of some kind. If I wake up in very early morning hrs it does not happen. I have 30 plus yrs of acute Lyme disease, multiple accumulated stress in our lives and my cortisol levels are being checked for peaks and fios that may cause this.

Every morning for two and a hlf years. Starts around 5 am with adrenaline - like rushes and then progresses to the feeling of dread...I wake up every day afraid of my life...
Have decided I need to resort to meds, but which one? New provider has suggested Effexor, but I'm afraid. Any suggestions?

@bonniethompson1234 strange how meds work in different bodies … Xanax actually caused panic attacks in me!

Wow! I’m glad they worked for me. In the past I had the attacks about three times a week.

My attacks were frequent and also in the morning but other times as well. I was going to therapy for another reason and certain things were discussed bringing PTSD into the picture. There were things from childhood and my marriage. Once they were given credence, my attacks stopped without my even realizing it at first. They’ve started up again recently and these could potentially be resulting from dreams. I hope you get resolved quickly.