I often wake with a panic attack induced by a dream. This is pretty common for the fibromyalgia sufferer.
The first thing I do is purposefully relax my body and allow the adrenaline to subside. I usually feel it coursing through my body like a cold chill. By relaxing instead of tensing, it usually leaves through the soles of my feet. That takes care of the physical nasty effects of the panic.
The first thing I do is purposefully relax my body and allow the adrenaline to subside. I usually feel it coursing through my body like a cold chill. By relaxing instead of tensing, it usually leaves through the soles of my feet. That takes care of the physical nasty effects of the panic.
I have trained myself to immediately respond with praise. Worship and praise are key to controlling it on the emotional level. I make myself lay in bed and I pray for others' needs. I also force myself to dwell on positive things like counting my blessings.
If I refrain from getting up, but stay in bed instead, I can usually fall asleep again. Panic attacks are sneaky things that can catch you unawares, such as when you are sleeping. But they don't have to linger.
Focus on relaxing and getting your breathing controlled and then focus on praiseworthy and good things. God gives His beloved rest. He's got your back, even in your sleep. Your sleep can be sweet.
If I refrain from getting up, but stay in bed instead, I can usually fall asleep again. Panic attacks are sneaky things that can catch you unawares, such as when you are sleeping. But they don't have to linger.
Focus on relaxing and getting your breathing controlled and then focus on praiseworthy and good things. God gives His beloved rest. He's got your back, even in your sleep. Your sleep can be sweet.
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Proverb 3:24
Rest well.
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I did, thanks Deanna. Blessings, Glenys
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