Waking up from sleep in the middle of the night with a panic attack!

As a therapist myself, I would say that if you are getting panic attacks, it would be wise to contact an appropriate therapist or counsellor. They don't have to spoil the quality of life, and can usually be dealt with fairly easily. Panic attacks in sleep can often be caused by a dream that cannot be remembered properly. The conscious mind needs to recognize that it is only a dream, so that it can be fully acknowledged and resolved that is was "only a dream". Many of my clients find it helps if they keep a pad of paper to write on beside the bed, and just write down whatever can be remembered, even if it's just scraps of information. Gradually, the mind will be trained in this way to remember more. - Derek

Hi moneymommy, i hope you feel ok next time. I do feel the same way last month and that made me think whats wrong with me. I think its about anxiety and depression or other medical problems, but i would like to think that i can still do natural way to prevent it without medication. I am always doing deep breathing medication and it helps a lot. I also go for a warm bath and warm milk everynight. happy mylotting and smile always!

no & i'm sorry u do. i never sleep well but don't have any panic attacks.

I HAVE EXPERIENCED PANIC ATTACKS . I just have to get straight out of bed and walk round the house , put lights on and make a drink . The awfull feeling of waking up so suddenly recomes quite frightening , it takes me a while to get myself back in to bed .. You have my empathy , I dont know what the answer is , I have gone a long while with out an attack .. they are truly horrible *

No i have never had something like that happen to me. Did you have a bad dream, or a nightmare, that woke you up. Some times they can seam quite real. Are you going through some bad times that are making you worry a lot. May be your sub-conscious is reacting to it while you are sleeping. I have no idea what is happing with you, and these are just some suggestions. Stress can do a lot of different things to us and everyone it affects differently.

I have woken up in panic due to scary dream, But thank god i didn't make a big scene. But my dad does scream in the middle of the night due to weird dreams. Now its not like that with him. after doing some prayers and poojas, he's ok now

I have never had a panic attack that I know of. I am sure if I had one I would realize it though, right? It must be scary to wake up having a panic attack. I am sure that does not help it go away any faster either. If nothing else I would think waking up with one would make it worse. I would talk to a doctor about it if they continue and see if he can give you some anti anxiety medicine for them.

No, this has never happened to me. I have had small panic attacks during the day, but I was never woken up by one, during the night. I guess I'm just one of those lucky ones.

I know exactly how you feel. I was getting them before and that's when I knew it was time to go back on Zoloft. Getting the panic attacks in the store is a sign that you need to get some help. Have you ever been on anxiety medication before?

Are you having a lot of stress in your life, more than usual, this panic attack can be the subconscious mind reacting to that stress.

I only ever had one panic attack and it was horribel. YOu have to experience it to know what it is really like. I am so sorry that you have experienced this again. IN my opinion, this could mean that you are under tremendous stress and this should be looked into to. So my advice is for you to get to your doctor and discuss this problem. I know that I was under great stress this was the time that I experienced it. Take care my friend. Blessings

this happens to me often either I have a bad dream that sends me into a panic attack that wakes me up or I am woke up by strange noises and go into a panic attack because of the noise weirdness is abundant in this house LOL

I had one. But that was because I awoke from a nightmare. If you have been thinking about something recently and you're really worried about it, write it down....If they're many, right them all down. It will reduce your anxiousness over your worries. After you have written them all, think about it and make a resolve for it. Ask for help. Moreover, you should ask a medical physician or someone who specializes with sleep disorders.

Most time, its my work..with ontime deliveries and work loads. I try to divert mind on music and i feel better. We need to manage anxiety, as it is part of life in busy world. But if we concentrate, we can manage it. I does it through my yoga, listening music and going out on vacation.

I had it sometime earlier, but I didn't felt like a problem for me, but for the other around me. All others in the neighbouring would get disturbed, they would come and wake me up.

Hi moneymommy. It also happens to me from time to time. It's usually caused by some bad dream. Good thing my husband's always there to wake me up whenever this happens. There were times when I end up talking in my sleep when I get nightmares..I even scream at times (this is a bit embarrassing). I find it hard to go back to sleep when this happens. I hope you get some good night sleep later. Take care.

I guess this is so normal to me. I have a lot lots of bad dreams and they are all scary. This is so ridiculous. I am still afraid of the dark at the age of 23. I have a water prepared already so after 5 minutes I am fine again and sleepy. The best thing you can do for now is PRAY before you sleep, it well helps you. Try not to think of anything horrible. Hopefully, you can sleep well now.