Panic attacks after nightmare that crossed into my real at 4am

[13Hippieof4]

Hi, never did this before but I had one of the hardest panic attacks last Tues . After a night of deep fear nightmare that crossed into my real at 4am

 

[Movingforward10]

Welcome @13Hippieof4 !
Sorry it's been so hard. It's horrible being overwhelmed like that.

What would you like from forum members? People sharing advice or techniques to cope? Or a space to express yourself?

 

[Freddyt]

Yup it happens because dream world is so close to waking world.
Are you in therapy?

 

[MrMoonlight]

My psychiatrist prescribes Prazosin which prevents me from remembering nightmares. Depending on your frequency this may be a useful tool.

I have my most trouble at 3am...the hour of my trauma. When I wake I try distraction techniques like music, TV, shower...just getting up and turning on all the lights.

I hope you find something that works.