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Posted by rjlockhart98 on September 14, 2005, at 20:51:33
When i experience a panic attack, it feels almost so exhilerating that I want to experience it. Its like I took amphetamine. I feel very vigilent, alert, and a sense of flight. I ready for anything. This sometimes to lurk around 6:30pm but i am experiencing it right now.
It feels shaky, but powerful. There is definently some dopamine release going on.
I dont feel like taking my antianxiety medication.
Its so exhilerating....
What do i need to do. Keep having them?
Matt
Posted by lynn970 on September 14, 2005, at 22:23:15
In reply to Why are my panic attacks exhilerating., posted by rjlockhart98 on September 14, 2005, at 20:51:33
You are blessed that the feeling is not horrible. I had to leave work today because the panic attack or anxiety episode was so bad.
I say if it is not interfering with your well being than dont worry about it.
Posted by ed_uk on September 15, 2005, at 13:59:39
In reply to Why are my panic attacks exhilerating., posted by rjlockhart98 on September 14, 2005, at 20:51:33
Hi Matt,
>Why are my panic attacks exhilerating?
.....because they're not panic attacks. By definition, panic attacks are unpleasant - severe anxiety.
Kind regards
~Ed
Posted by spriggy on September 15, 2005, at 17:53:30
In reply to Re: Why are my panic attacks exhilerating. » rjlockhart98, posted by ed_uk on September 15, 2005, at 13:59:39
I agree with Ed.
There is no way I could ever consider my panic attacks pleasant. I can only describe as sheer terror, horror, and hell on earth.
I'd rather give birth again than have a panic attack. LOL
Posted by fires on September 15, 2005, at 19:09:50
In reply to Why are my panic attacks exhilerating., posted by rjlockhart98 on September 14, 2005, at 20:51:33
Adrenaline. I've also had the "panic attacks" without the terror and panic.
An ER doc and my neuro. confirmed this (= panic attack).
Posted by Phillipa on September 15, 2005, at 20:31:15
In reply to Re: Why are my panic attacks exhilerating. » rjlockhart98, posted by fires on September 15, 2005, at 19:09:50
Matt, Ed is right. How could you possibly enjoy them? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by TexasChic on September 19, 2005, at 19:01:35
In reply to Re: Why are my panic attacks exhilerating., posted by Phillipa on September 15, 2005, at 20:31:15
My brother is bipolar and that's how he describes his manic episodes. He sometimes 'accidently' doesn't take his medicine because its such a great feeling. But then the low that comes afterwards is brutal. He says he feels extremely creative and energetic during the manic episodes. I can tell when he's having one because he talks ALOT. Do you have extreme ups and then downs? You should probably tell your doc about this so you can get on the right medication for it.
Posted by fires on September 19, 2005, at 19:44:54
In reply to Re: Why are my panic attacks exhilerating., posted by TexasChic on September 19, 2005, at 19:01:35
I talk too much and too fast, and become somewhat "hyper", but I *don't* feel exhilarated.
I told my neuro. that I can be relatively OK, but then feel the hypomania coming on during mild physical exertion. He said that's not unusual, yet I haven't read of others with the same.
Posted by TexasChic on September 20, 2005, at 16:41:26
In reply to Re: Why are my panic attacks exhilerating. » TexasChic, posted by fires on September 19, 2005, at 19:44:54
I guess you could be that way without being bipolar. Its something to keep in mind though. These things aren't an exact science, that's for sure.
I hope things are going well for you!
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