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Anxiety Through The Roof

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Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
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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
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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
Guest BERNESES
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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

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jerseyangel
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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 :)

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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.

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Judyin Philly
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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 :)
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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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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

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

what brand of toothpaste where u tricked by?

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

what brand of toothpaste where u tricked by?

Sensodyne

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jenvan
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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. :(

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
Guest BERNESES
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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

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eleep
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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.

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TCA
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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
Judyin Philly
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HI Bev

How are your feeling today?

Hope your 'back in your calm body' today.

hugs

Judy

Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
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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.

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jenvan
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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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