Posts by wearyhound7

saf said:Hmm, a panic attack? While sleeping? Typically, one expects a panic attack to strike while awake, but nothing is impossible. It’s a wretched sensation—waking up feeling completely helpless.

It can happen during sleep. Whenever things get unbearable at work, I tend to wake up gasping for air, feeling this crushing pressure in my chest...😢
Go see a doctor. Based on your description, it sounds serious. Who knows? Maybe it's just a vitamin deficiency, exhaustion, or stress...

šlapica said:I read in some women's magazine (can't remember which one anymore) that fish oil helps prevent period cramps, and that women should cut back on dairy because it creates some kind of acidity that makes the pain worse.
I haven't tried the oil thing, but ever since I started drinking less milk, my periods haven't been as painful.
Well, you should give it a shot.....

There are plenty of these little "hacks" floating around. I know staying hydrated and keeping carbs low is supposed to help. Then there’s the heat, lying with your head down, or elevating your hips. Light stretching or exercising before the pain really kicks in can help too. Yoga works for me... but once the pain spreads, all bets are off. At that point, it's just swallowing pills and praying they kick in fast enough.😢 🙂

Ugh, everything hurts.😠

Benjamin Nelson8 said:It’s not all in my head. The pain wakes me up constantly. When I actually manage to sleep, I don't have to worry about the moon phases or whether the pain is coming for me.

I hear you. The pain is already intense, and even after that first pill, it barely hits the mark—so I end up needing another. Then, as if that weren't enough, the cramps and diarrhea kick in. It gets to the point where I feel nauseous, and if I throw up, I lose the medication too. 😢Ugh. Usually, I show up to work feeling absolutely dead, drugged out, and completely stiff.

Walter Myers4 said:Yeah, heat pads work. You could also just have a guy carry you on his back; it helps just as much...

Why does it matter to you? 😬

By the way, having a partner definitely makes a difference. When things get this bad, my husband lies down behind me and rests his hands on my stomach. He massages my legs—which cramp up from the pain—and brings me my medication. Bottom line: men can absolutely be helpful.😉

I picked up a Peloton set from The New York Post and I’ve been enjoying my home workouts. 😍 There are actually many different facets to yoga. You probably started with the basics yourself. Simple stretches for the neck and such are essentially beginner yoga. As for all the "nonsense" you hear about yoga sessions—it’s usually just instructions on breathing techniques for specific poses, or tips on which muscle group you're hitting, like how a certain movement aids digestion... And the "pretentious" version of yoga is the kind you aren't even looking for; that's the type where you don't actually work out. Good luck with your neck, and drop the prejudices. They aren't helping you.