Scariest Night of My Life

[Toby's my baby]

-I'd have to say last night was the scariest night of my life. I got into a stupid arguement with my dad that left me in tears. I went to my room to calm down, but the opposite thing happend. When I got to my room, I sat on my bed, and I couldn't fill my lungs. I started breathing heavily but I couldn't fill my lungs. Something similar happend about a year ago, and a few not so bad things have happend before, so I thought I would just have to keep trying for like 10 minutes. I got my inhaler, and tried to use it, but it didn't work at all. I couldn't walk, and couldn't talk, I also could hardly open my eyes. My mom was going to bed about 10 min. later, when she heard me trying to get air. She came in my room and tried to get me to calm down and breathe, but it didn't work.
-After about 10 more minutes with my mom, my hands and arms went completly numb. I managed to make it out to the car on my own. My mom started to drive me to the hospital. On the way there, I started to shake uncontrolably every few seconds, I still couldn't breathe, and now my legs and face were going numb. When I got to the hospital, I attempted to walk in, but after making it half way, I collapsed on the floor. The nurses came and got me with a wheel chair and brought me to the ER.
-They put me in a bed, and did my blood pressure (which was high) and all the other stuff, and breathing things on me. I was terrified. I honestly thought I was going to die, it had been about 35 min. since I was last able to fill my lungs, and I kept blanking out, I couldn't move any part of my body, I was completly numb, even my mouth. My mom was in tears, but I began to calm down about 30 min. later and was able to breathe again after about an hour and a half since it started.
-I have not talked to my dad since. When I was going to go to the hospital, he asked if he should go, and the only word I was able to yell was no. He makes everything worse, and blames it on me. My mom told him to call the hospital while my mom drove me there. My sister went down stairs about 10 min. after I left, and asked my dad if he had called, he said no, so she did it herself. My dad is driving me crazy, he acts like he doesn't even care anymore. WHY in the world would you not call and tell them I was on my way.
-O well, just thought I'd share with you all. I'm kind of embarrased about it, so I haven't really told anyone except for my boyfriend and 3 close friends, but I thought I could share with you all.

[joycenalex]

i'm sorry that things at your home are so difficult

[lizbud]

That sounds like a full blown anxiety attack. It might be wise to see a
Doctor who can help you control this. Best of luck.

[wolflady]

Oh my gosh! That is so scary! I can't even imagine what that would feel like, but it would be absolutely terrifying. I'm just glad everything is ok. Did the people at the hospital say it was an anxiety attack?

**hugs**

[Daisy and Delilah]

That is very very very scary alright, Beth!! I feel so bad for you honey. I hope you can work things out with your Dad and get some help for the panic attacks. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh my gosh. How scary! I am SO glad to hear that you are okay now. That must have been terrifying for your family. I am so sorry that things between you and your dad are just not working out. Just keep on moving forward.

[king2005]

That sounds like a full blown anxiety attack. It might be wise to see a
Doctor who can help you control this. Best of luck.

After reading her post I was going to say the same thing, seeing as how I've had many of those. When I go into one, I totally blank out & don't remember much or anything at all... I just wake up the next day in bed totally baffled... But thats when my ex use to scream & scream & threaten me. I haven't had once since we split a year a go. But I still get anxiety attacks, just not that kind anylonger...

My ex said I would be pacing, crying, shaking & then would start having problems breathing & just before I passed out, he'd put me to bed

Try to just stay out of arguments with your dad.. if he starts anything WALK AWAY! Even leave the house if you have to! My mom use to upset me daily (I think she enjoyed it) for many many many years... When she killed my dog dec 13th 2003, I dissowned her 100%... I haven't seen, or spoken to her since.. she has no idea where I live, & knows very little about me... I have never felt better. I no longer have to worry about answering the phone, or be scared to open a piece of mail, or scared to open my front door (ya ok I live in a bad getto, but that doesn't count lol)...

Just try to keep strong, until your out on your own!!

[critter crazy]

-I'd have to say last night was the scariest night of my life. I got into a stupid arguement with my dad that left me in tears. I went to my room to calm down, but the opposite thing happend. When I got to my room, I sat on my bed, and I couldn't fill my lungs. I started breathing heavily but I couldn't fill my lungs. Something similar happend about a year ago, and a few not so bad things have happend before, so I thought I would just have to keep trying for like 10 minutes. I got my inhaler, and tried to use it, but it didn't work at all. I couldn't walk, and couldn't talk, I also could hardly open my eyes. My mom was going to bed about 10 min. later, when she heard me trying to get air. She came in my room and tried to get me to calm down and breathe, but it didn't work.
-After about 10 more minutes with my mom, my hands and arms went completly numb. I managed to make it out to the car on my own. My mom started to drive me to the hospital. On the way there, I started to shake uncontrolably every few seconds, I still couldn't breathe, and now my legs and face were going numb. When I got to the hospital, I attempted to walk in, but after making it half way, I collapsed on the floor. The nurses came and got me with a wheel chair and brought me to the ER.
-They put me in a bed, and did my blood pressure (which was high) and all the other stuff, and breathing things on me. I was terrified. I honestly thought I was going to die, it had been about 35 min. since I was last able to fill my lungs, and I kept blanking out, I couldn't move any part of my body, I was completly numb, even my mouth. My mom was in tears, but I began to calm down about 30 min. later and was able to breathe again after about an hour and a half since it started.
-I have not talked to my dad since. When I was going to go to the hospital, he asked if he should go, and the only word I was able to yell was no. He makes everything worse, and blames it on me. My mom told him to call the hospital while my mom drove me there. My sister went down stairs about 10 min. after I left, and asked my dad if he had called, he said no, so she did it herself. My dad is driving me crazy, he acts like he doesn't even care anymore. WHY in the world would you not call and tell them I was on my way.
-O well, just thought I'd share with you all. I'm kind of embarrased about it, so I haven't really told anyone except for my boyfriend and 3 close friends, but I thought I could share with you all.

Oh Gosh I am so sorry!

I had the exact same thing happen a few days ago! I couldnt breath, my face went numb, my chest was hurting, i just felt like no air would ever come in to my lungs again! I was so scared and crying! I have asthma, as well, and when my inhaler didnt work, I got very scared!.Took about 45 minutes before i could calm down and slowly start to breath again. I went to the doctors, and he told me I had Hyperventillated. and stress is a huge cause for this.

[Miss Z]

Oh Beth, that's awful! Thank goodness you're alright now. And I, too, am sorry that your parents aren't making it any easier for you. PM me anytime you want to talk, I'm no psychologist but I can send virtual hugs!

[crow_noir]

*HUGS*

-I'd have to say last night was the scariest night of my life. I got into a stupid arguement with my dad that left me in tears. I went to my room to calm down, but the opposite thing happend. When I got to my room, I sat on my bed, and I couldn't fill my lungs. I started breathing heavily but I couldn't fill my lungs. Something similar happend about a year ago, and a few not so bad things have happend before, so I thought I would just have to keep trying for like 10 minutes. I got my inhaler, and tried to use it, but it didn't work at all. I couldn't walk, and couldn't talk, I also could hardly open my eyes. My mom was going to bed about 10 min. later, when she heard me trying to get air. She came in my room and tried to get me to calm down and breathe, but it didn't work.
-After about 10 more minutes with my mom, my hands and arms went completly numb. I managed to make it out to the car on my own. My mom started to drive me to the hospital. On the way there, I started to shake uncontrolably every few seconds, I still couldn't breathe, and now my legs and face were going numb. When I got to the hospital, I attempted to walk in, but after making it half way, I collapsed on the floor. The nurses came and got me with a wheel chair and brought me to the ER.
-They put me in a bed, and did my blood pressure (which was high) and all the other stuff, and breathing things on me. I was terrified. I honestly thought I was going to die, it had been about 35 min. since I was last able to fill my lungs, and I kept blanking out, I couldn't move any part of my body, I was completly numb, even my mouth. My mom was in tears, but I began to calm down about 30 min. later and was able to breathe again after about an hour and a half since it started.
-I have not talked to my dad since. When I was going to go to the hospital, he asked if he should go, and the only word I was able to yell was no. He makes everything worse, and blames it on me. My mom told him to call the hospital while my mom drove me there. My sister went down stairs about 10 min. after I left, and asked my dad if he had called, he said no, so she did it herself. My dad is driving me crazy, he acts like he doesn't even care anymore. WHY in the world would you not call and tell them I was on my way.
-O well, just thought I'd share with you all. I'm kind of embarrased about it, so I haven't really told anyone except for my boyfriend and 3 close friends, but I thought I could share with you all.