Waking up in Terror/Panic attack

This happens to me too. I hate going to bed because I hate waking up. I feel depressed, so afraid, so alone, panicked like my life is in immediate danger. I feel so much fear I roll up in a fetal position holding on to a blanket under the covers and don't want to come out. It's been going on so long that now most days I just don't get up. I don't feel comfortable or safe unless I'm in my bed under the covers, that doesn't make things any easier. Even dozing off I wake up in so much fear and anxiety. I have narcolepsy so keeping myself from dozing is a fight. I will moan and scream just to try not to fall asleep. I'm so tired, so sleepy, have so much anxiety and no physical or mental energy at all. Just speaking is extremely draining and stressful, hearing someone else speaking is too. That makes getting counseling extremely stressful. Worrying about being able to make it there, having to talk and hear someone talk getting home. By the time I've driven there which everything is 30 miles away driving in 110 plus degrees for months, sit in a waiting room I'm so tired all I can think about is getting home. So it ends up not being very productive way to go for me. I've never even got as far as explaining the waking panic.

Thank you! I will check them out!

You’re not alone. I have severe panic disorder among ptsd, depression, ocd blah blah. I too hate waking up because the adrenaline shoots up immediately. I took take the highest dose of Klonipin for panic disorder. However it’s really not enough because my anxiety lasts all day. My panic is from fear of dying from a current illness I have. I too get paralyzed with fear. My heart races the moment I realize my reality. I know how horrible this can be. I’m glad your panic subsides eventually. I don’t have that experience. I’m currently unable to work and am alone most of the time. I don’t have family or friends other than my husband who is getting tired of my mental issues. If you’re religious or believe in a higher power, pray! Quote Psalm 23. I don’t think they should stop your Klonipin but I’m not doc. Oh and I can remember my dreams that are horrific without ambien. I see figures coming in my room to attack me and hear screaming. If you’re healthy enough to take medical marijuana then it is better than Klonipin. I can’t take this because of health reasons. Unlike popular belief marijuana isn’t always safe. Therapy helps too. I’m sending prayers your way.

I don’t know how in the world you were supposed to do 54321 when you are concentrating on just being able to breathe because you are freaking out so badly that’s what happens to me any type of antihistamine anti-anxiety medication does not work for me and makes me stay awake all night long

@dvh the whole idea is to take your mind off your panic panic situation. It’s a distraction strategy. Give it a try the next time you are in anxiety or panic mode. If you have someone with you walking you through this it is a lot easier of course, but like everything else, it takes practice.

Did you watch some of the videos on belly breathing? Here is the link again, in case you would like to try this.

Thank you