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I think the worst my panic attacks have been is when afterwards my body would kind of convulse...every limb in my body would jerk violently and I couldn't control it at all...thank god those episodes are over with.

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Hi Lex,

I'm glad you said that. I have only had a few attacks of this magnitude. After the first wave, which usually includes vomiting and then a period of dry retching, I have the shaking limbs as you say. It's really weird, like a kind of involuntary shivering. For me, this is a good sign as I start to feel better, and more peaceful after the shaking. It's worse for me if the shaking doesn't come.

The famous Russian 19c writer Nikolai Gogol suffered from this illness, and it is said that he had to walk up to 20 miles after having an attack to try to reduce the anxiety.

I used to have to walk, but more recently I have been able to tough it out in my bedroom, which I regard as a victory.

Good thoughts, M