Posted by Maisy on August 5, 2001, at 17:40:05
In reply to Wacky moods from sleep pattern changes?, posted by paxvox on August 4, 2001, at 20:39:03
I think I know what you are talking about. I had panic attacks and this would disrupt my sleep cycle for days. So I've become ritualistic about my sleep times. When I don't fall asleep soon enough or if I go to bed too early I worry that I might not get enough sleep and set off panic attacks (although rationally I know this is not true). I've read that you can become phobic about things that are associated with your panic attacks. I also have a sort of 'fear' of having a cocktail or two. I get tense about having a panic attack, because I think if I do I will not be able to take my antiaxiety med because I had a drink. I've had one major bout of depression and I joke that I have post-traumatic stress syndrome from it, but sometimes I feel it is not a joke at all. Sorry for the rambling. Good luck to you.
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