Why the Shaking Fits? Related to Panic Disorder? Posted: 01-04-06 13:55pm
Three times in the last two years, i've
had 15-20 minute uncontrollable shaking
fits. They have occurred:
late at night (past 2am)
after drinking alcohol (but not drunk)
without a significant trigger event
the shivering escalates to a full-body
shaking that is very difficult to stop,
apparently originating in the lower back.
It usually is not because i'm actually
cold. It seems my body eventually tires
out enough for me to sleep. I
really have to relax all of my
muscles in order for it to temporarily
stop.
I am taking 50 mg of zoloft for panic
disorder, and have not had a panic attack
in over a year. Is this shaking related?
It's pretty scary, it almost feels
convulsive. I had one last weekend and
had a tough time catching my breath since
my chest muscles were contracting so
rapidly.
If anyone has any insight i'd greatly
appreciate it.
Thanks!
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brownleaf
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Australia
Posted: 01-12-06 05:47am
I dont know if I experienced something
similar, mine was more of a one off, or
rather I allowed it to happen only once.
Panic attack is possible I think, but in
my experience panic attacks are often
telling you something you don't know, or
dont want to know, and that doesnt always
mean its psychological,
i would suggest having a look at where you
are in your life, obviously a muso,
"hopefully making good music" has anything
happened recently or come up in any way,
do you feel different in some way, eating
habits, etc,
i needed to stop everything to figure some
of my stuff out,
careful in your industry too, what gets
slipped into your drinks, sometimes by
people who like you, sometimes you dont
notice it, until later, or the effects are
clouded, best idea is have a talk to your
doctor, and try some meditation, its good
for bass players
