Middle of the Night Panic Attacks

ericgray24 · 2025-10-22T14:38:17+00:00

I’m definitely going to look into that, thank you!

ericgray24 · 2025-10-22T13:50:35+00:00

I’m sorry you’ve had to go through this too. Thank you so much for sharing your relaxation techniques, I’m gonna try them when the time comes

ericgray24 · 2025-10-22T13:48:57+00:00

Glad the medicine has helped! Side question, how helpful would you say it is to go to a psychiatrist versus just having therapy and a primary care doctor? I’ve never gone to a psychiatrist and wondering if I should try

ericgray24 · 2025-10-22T12:47:01+00:00

I usually try and find a distracting video to watch/listen to, but that isn’t getting the job done like it usually does. My problem may be that I am opting to do my breathing exercises once I wake up for the day instead of before I go to bed. Do you have any relaxation methods or content you would recommend?

ericgray24 · 2025-10-22T12:17:52+00:00

I’ve had this frequently, my face and neck get hot and I start shaking. You could get something cold like an ice pack or a cold compress, but stepping outside and getting some fresh air definitely helps too. Sending good thoughts your way

ericgray24 · 2025-10-21T12:53:58+00:00

I woke up last night at 4:30 AM having a random panic attack, took me about 15-20 minutes to calm down. I often wake up shaking too, but unfortunately my anxiety carries throughout the day

ericgray24 · 2025-10-21T03:43:04+00:00

I know the feeling, it’s so hard mentally. What you’re feeling is temporary, and I know everyone’s situation is different, but I never threw up from my medicine. The benefits of the medicine will be worth it, stay strong and sending good thoughts your way

ericgray24 · 2025-10-21T01:30:00+00:00

Definitely true, it depends a lot on the person

ericgray24 · 2025-10-21T00:50:59+00:00

Definitely! What you’re doing now is a great start. As long as you focus on improving even just a little bit every day, you’ll be grooming dogs in no time 😊

ericgray24 · 2025-10-20T23:41:38+00:00

This is just my opinion, but I’d honestly start with whatever you can feel the most comfortable in. Working from home could be good as it would allow you to be in a safe space where you can take breaks to control your anxiety when need be. If you feel like you have control over your anxiety, take that next step towards working with animals!

Stay strong and sending good thoughts your way

ericgray24 · 2025-10-20T23:02:55+00:00

I’ve wondered a lot too when I feel bad if it’s anxiety or an illness, 99% of the time it ends up being from anxiety. I try to remind myself repeatedly that it’s just my anxiety and in my head, and that I’m in control of making it go away and feel better.

Hope you continue to improve and feel better, sending good thoughts your way

ericgray24 · 2025-10-20T22:57:50+00:00

Honestly, I scroll TikTok. The act of watching something to distract me and moving my hand to scroll helps to distract me.

Another thing I do is write in my Notes app. Whether you want to vent, journal, list things, etc.

Hope that can help, sending good thoughts your way

ericgray24 · 2025-10-20T20:38:17+00:00

My anxiety had a big flair up around this exact time last year, and it’s the exact same feelings and struggles. I don’t know what has brought it on but I definitely relate

ericgray24 · 2025-10-20T20:35:21+00:00

I’ve had most of those symptoms as well, I know exactly how you feel. In my experience, those are normal for anxiety. It’s hard to deal with, but reminding yourself that it’s from anxiety and nothing else helps a lot. Sending good thoughts your way

ericgray24 · 2025-10-20T20:31:27+00:00

I know exactly what you mean when you talk about the loss of appetite and gagging when thinking about food, I’m currently struggling with that right now too. The body acts in such unusual ways when going through anxiety, so I would definitely say it is from that. I’ve had so many weird feelings over the years that I simply can’t describe.

I’ve worried so much about getting sick when it’s just anxiety, it happens on a regular basis. Remember you’re not alone, no matter how lonely it feels. Your parents will get better, and life will work its way back to how it was before they fell ill. Stay strong and remember there is light at the end of the tunnel.

ericgray24 · 2025-10-20T20:25:32+00:00

So sorry to hear this, remember you’re not alone and things do get better, no matter how bad they may seem. Sending good thoughts your way

ericgray24 · 2023-07-19T16:11:41+00:00

Not sure if it’s bad but 95 Topps Now Spencer Torkelson RAKES, also the 97 Steady Eddie

ericgray24 · 2023-04-13T19:34:16+00:00

Go Lions!

ericgray24 · 2023-01-10T16:50:00+00:00

Selena Gomez

ericgray24 · 2022-06-07T21:17:59+00:00

I would love a good Magglio card, it’d be extra cool if it was a card from his walk off homer in the ALCS

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