NER: Panic/anxiety

SapphyrEyes

I had two brief episodes today.  Once while we were out and the other right before DS nap.  It's been a while since I've had any.  The one while we were out I thought my heart was going to land in front of me on the table next to our lunch.  An older man started talking to me when he was refilling his drink which I think is what triggered it.  I managed to stay calm and do my best to deal with the stranger (who happens to work down the street at the grocery store, but I've never seen him there).  But, still alarming nonetheless.  Ways to deal?

And the one right before nap DS was a little cranky and I probably still had some nerves left in my system.  I don't want these to turn into nightmares which are usually paralyzing until sun up.

Hippinski

HUGE HUGS and sending lots of healing thoughts your way.  Lavender and Bergamot are both great for panic attacks.  Roman Chamomile is too but it's a little more spendy.

CABunny

((hugs))

Deep, cleansing breaths usually help at the moment.

Dobie_Mama

I pick a focal point to stare at and concentrate on my breathing.  It kinda takes me out of the moment a bit.

Lots and lots of hugs to you.  Panic attacks suck. 

englishviola

I started getting panic attacks right around week 23 of this pregnancy.  I told my OB, and she recommended a counselor. She has helped me come up with some coping skills -- deep breathing, self talk, etc. I get them mostly at night too -- the nightmares that keep me up for hours in the middle of the night. I'm working on doing progressive relaxation IMMEDIATELY when I wake up from one so my brain doesn't turn on and start to spiral as much. It worries me b/c according to OB, it makes me more at risk for PPD when the baby is born. 

I'm not sure if that's all good advice, but just wanted to let you know I'm going through the same thing. I would say, the sooner you can work on it, the better, b/c I notice it getting worse as the pregnancy progresses.