Feeling Overwhelmed With Twitching and Panic

[BarbiePetals]

This morning was not a good morning for me. The twitching was horrible in my legs as I was laying in bed. I could not even get back to sleep. This caused me to go into a panic attack. My heart was pounding out of my chest. I am doubting my neurologist and the EMG again. I feel like I am slipping back to where I was 4 months ago. My legs always twitch the most but this morning was just crazy. I'm hoping it was just a flare up. I just don't know where to go with this. I think I'm going to request a second opinion. If there is anyone who can offer me some advice today, I would really appreciate it cause I really need it today. Thanks.~Leslie

 

[edirish73]

Leslie,Please dont tell anyone, but I also experienced the panic phase of BFS, actually when I began to feel those panic attacks was when I said to myself " I need to do something about this, I can let this stuff mess with life anymore!" what did I do? I found the best anxiety management Doc I could find , an incredible psychiatrist who really did a wonderful job with me. He explained to me what was really happening on my mind and why I was totally unable to control the downward spiral of my anxiety episodes.In a sense, this might sound a little crazy, but if it werent for those panic attacks that I felt, maybe I wouldnt have made some much progress with my BFS. The dark place that you are at will be followed by a positive and enlightening scenario, but you need to take proper actions to get rid of your panic, remember there are multiple options for doing so.Leslie, come on girl cheer up, you will get better,believe it. You will be as fine as I am, maybe you might end up thinking the same as me : Quit working, grow some dreadlocks, sell everything you have and go to Jamaica to live.Lelsie hey, sing along with me...................¡¡¡¡¡¡¡Buffalo Soldier......... in the heart of America!!!!!Hang in there tough, you will be better,Eduardo

 

[twinTwosome]

Hi, Les. Many of us experience panic episodes such as yours. I was darn close to one yesterday. But it's time for a reality check. Are you weak? No, you are not. You are experiencing some mental weakness right now, but nothing physical. My dear friend Ed is right about managing the anxiety. You have to work with a psychiatrist to find what is right for you.I have noticed that my symptoms wax and wane in a monthly pattern. I usually blame flareups on my menstrual cycle. The guys will have to find some other excuse!Hang it there. It really is nothing sinister. Just annoying!Becky

 

[BarbiePetals]

Thanks Ed & Becky. My husband also thinks I need to talk to someone professional about this. He just can't understand why I can't believe the doctors. Anyway, I much calmer now. Sometimes I just need some words of wisdom from everyone here who has gone through this. I don't what I would do without you guys. Thanks.

 

[juliette]

Leslie,Listen to your husband and the others. I waited toooo long to go to the pscyc docs...I am now on Lexapro and it helps a great deal! I still have the twithches but it does not matter as much any more. Hang in there...We are all in the same boat..Steve H