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Anxiety Through The Roof


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Oh man- I had my second panic attack in a week today after a gazillion years of not having ONE. :angry: I got glutened and re-glutened (toothpaste- Sensodyne) and my hubby had a stroke 2 weeks ago. He's doing fine now, but had some testing today (which came back great). I tried to nap this afternoon because my body was exhausted but my heart and brain wouldn't stop moving for a second. I'm pretty sure it's the gluten, but I feel so depressed and anxious right now.

I meditated as I lay in bed for about half hour- that didn't help. I'm having one of those "I want to escape my body" days. :(


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Judyin Philly Enthusiast

You little devil you...you didn't mention that in your email to me :ph34r:

Panic attacks 'SUCK' :blink: i used to get them. PS love your little sexy picture..

judy

Oh man- I had my second panic attack in a week today after a gazillion years of not having ONE. :angry: I got glutened and re-glutened (toothpaste- Sensodyne) and my hubby had a stroke 2 weeks ago. He's doing fine now, but had some testing today (which came back great). I tried to nap this afternoon because my body was exhausted but my heart and brain wouldn't stop moving for a second. I'm pretty sure it's the gluten, but I feel so depressed and anxious right now.

I meditated as I lay in bed for about half hour- that didn't help. I'm having one of those "I want to escape my body" days. :(

Guest BERNESES

It's my Viking pose. :P

I never mentioned them because I haven't had one in so long and the last one was clearly gluten. I'm just tired and Kurt is still "happy" from the sedatives so I don't want to harsh his mellow. :D

jerseyangel Proficient

You know Bev, it might just be that you're trying to "come down" from the events of the past 2 weeks. Add the gluten in, and and the anxiety gets the upper hand so to speak. I would think as the gluten effects fade, the anxiety will go back where it came from--and hopefully stay put! I know that when I get CC, the anxiety always comes back. Feel better soon :)

Ursa Major Collaborator

Bev, I'm sorry about the gluten, your panic attack and your husband's stroke. I get panic attacks, and know how horrible they are. You have more than one reason to have one, the glutening just being the last straw, I am sure. I hope that both you and hubby will be better soon.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast

That's what happens to me too Patti. Today when i went to CVS i 'bent to the stress of 7 weeks' and had those choc bars i told you about...woooo weeeee. felt like crap and Feeling very down and overwhelemed and too tired to get 'wired with panic attack, i guess'

judy

You know Bev, it might just be that you're trying to "come down" from the events of the past 2 weeks. Add the gluten in, and and the anxiety gets the upper hand so to speak. I would think as the gluten effects fade, the anxiety will go back where it came from--and hopefully stay put! I know that when I get CC, the anxiety always comes back. Feel better soon :)
jerseyangel Proficient
That's what happens to me too Patti. Today when i went to CVS i 'bent to the stress of 7 weeks' and had those choc bars i told you about...woooo weeeee. felt like crap and Feeling very down and overwhelemed and too tired to get 'wired with panic attack, i guess'

judy

Uh oh Judy--not THOSE chocolate bars :o Are you ok so far?


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Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Uh oh Judy--not THOSE chocolate bars :o Are you ok so far?

Well it's the Hershey's Symphony bars with the almonds and toffee chips...they have milk which i am 'almost' ellimating and (soy lethicin and PGPR) wonder what they is now..today didn't give a crap..ah fitthing word. no i'm fine really just up set stomach but no D going down to do a poched egg.

j

DingoGirl Enthusiast

Hang on girl....you'll make it through, feels like an eternity though, doesn't it? But you'll be back to your normal self soon..... glad your hubby's okay.

Lisa Mentor

B:

Ya gotta take care of yourself so that you can care for Kurt. He is so young for these issues. I hope that he is doing well Don't forget to take care of yourself as well.

Thinking about you, Lisa :):)

Lister Rising Star

sucks your having such a bad time, hang in there.

what brand of toothpaste where u tricked by?

jerseyangel Proficient
sucks your having such a bad time, hang in there.

what brand of toothpaste where u tricked by?

Sensodyne

jenvan Collaborator
Oh man- I had my second panic attack in a week today after a gazillion years of not having ONE. :angry: I got glutened and re-glutened (toothpaste- Sensodyne) and my hubby had a stroke 2 weeks ago. He's doing fine now, but had some testing today (which came back great). I tried to nap this afternoon because my body was exhausted but my heart and brain wouldn't stop moving for a second. I'm pretty sure it's the gluten, but I feel so depressed and anxious right now.

I meditated as I lay in bed for about half hour- that didn't help. I'm having one of those "I want to escape my body" days. :(

I went through a period of time, after being in the hospital, of having multiple panic attacks. It is a miserable state. Biofeedback was a huge help to me...but I had to learn to control my anxiety with breathing, learning to calm myself. Also--going out, taking a walk, turning on a tv show to get your mind off of it all can help temporarily. Thoughts for you today....

Guest BERNESES

thanks everyone.... you guys are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm feeling better this morning after a good night's sleep. Talk about a "wanting to be out of your body" experience though. Don't know what I'd do without you all. BUG HUGS, Beverly

eleep Enthusiast

I'm so glad you're feeling better -- I had one of those after my birthday two weeks ago (cross contamination at a picnic) -- wasn't fun and was combined with a very weird encounter with my ex -- I had two nights of total insomnia and I also unsuccessfully tried to meditate my way through them.

TCA Contributor

Just wanted to send you a hug. Hope you feel better soon. I get the anxiety and irritability to go with it. I'm just lovely when glutened! :P

Judyin Philly Enthusiast

HI Bev

How are your feeling today?

Hope your 'back in your calm body' today.

hugs

Judy

Guest BERNESES

Thanks for asking- it's up and down. Anxiety seems to have died down. Now I'm just weepy and sad. I'm sure it's everything catching up with me. Just need some rest. And a big hug.

jenvan Collaborator
Thanks for asking- it's up and down. Anxiety seems to have died down. Now I'm just weepy and sad. I'm sure it's everything catching up with me. Just need some rest. And a big hug.

You've been through a lot...hope you get some rest, some laughs and TLC this week :)

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