[GreyGoose]

I hav'nt had anything like this in a L-O-N-G time but I had just cut and washed my hair in preparation for an appointment tommorow and proceeded to sit down to eat a bowl of chili. I took a bite and it's almost as if I could'nt swallow it. Finally, it went down. The next few bites were even worse and it it felt like I had to put in an extra effort to swallow and it's almost like my throat/tongue were not working right or something and I had a lump-in-thoat/constricted sensation.

As this got worse, I had the most HORRIBLE feeling of sheer terror come over me that I can ever imagine and the adrenalin shot up through me like a rocket. I'm not sure if my heart was pounding/racing or anything but I know I was scared beyond belief and the only thing I could think about was death, disease, rushing to the ER, etc. It also felt like my lungs were too weak to take a breath and I had a weird sensation in my head.

I have been taking Tylenol 3 w/codeine for a few days now and prior to that, I had been on either Lorazepam or Xanax. I missed my dose of Xanax yesterday so I'm wondering if this was a "rebound" or withdrawl effect -or- if it had something to do with the T-3. I had a pharmacist tell me once that Lorcet can definately cause anxiety but when I called another pharmacist a few minutes ago and asked about this, he said "there's no way". Lorcet and T-3 both contain codeine (I believe).

Anyway, I just took a Xanax (0.25mg) about 1/2 hour ago and although I'm somewhat better, I'm still freaked out and terrified that I'm going to die. I don't even feel like "me" right now. I just feel totally freaky in the head. This hit me TOTALLY out of the blue.

[cocoa]

wow

I can relate to that. Its been for ever sence ive had an attack but there isn't a day goes by these past fue weeks that I hope thay don't come back.
I started a new job and its real stressful. I'm hoping I find my comfort zone before the panic attacks catch up.
I hope you can find your comfort zone and get it under control. I know how scared you must feel. Try and weather the storm.

Jacqui

[GreyGoose]

Thank you cocoa. I swear, I don't know what I would do without you people sometimes. This thing grabs you around the throat like an 800 pound gorilla and won't let go until it's good and READY to let go. My mind keeps telling me that I have some horrible and deadly disease and for all I know, I do. I am so scared when this happens. I mean REALLY scared. It's the most frightening thing I have ever endured in my entire life. Thank's to you and everyone else here for being here for me. Words cannot even begin to describe...

[jmo531]

(((((GREY)))))

Hugs if you need them.

[cat_eye]

I can TOTALLY relate to that. It sucks so bad sometimes, but it's a good thing that we found these boards! People are very kind and helpful here, as you've probably noticed!

[Myzen]

Hi Greygoose,

Could you get your meds checked by your doc? It might be worth looking at the doses again.

I'm no expert, just wondering.

I hope it gets easier for you.

Myzen.

as always sweetie.......you're in my thoughts..........i pray that these horrible feelings subside and you get some relief....love as always....julia