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How To Reduce Anxiety Attacks During Sleep And Swelling In Hands And Feet?

i have been having severe anxiety attacks especially in my sleep that when i wake up i am gasping for air drenched in sweat and my chest feels like it is exploding from the inside out, i am 29 and my mom, my grandmother and two young cousins have all passed from heart related problems.. i am having trouble with feet and hands swelling.. could you tell me what i need to do? i also have a rash all over my body that when i don t allergy meds i will itch to the bone and it will look something like small boils..is all of this related.
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are experiencing panic attacks during your sleep also called nocturnal panic attacks. Every panic attack is related to a underlying anxiety and in your case, it is health related anxiety as you have already mentioned. Nocturnal panic attacks happens due to activities of unconscious mind.

The best responses to nocturnal panic attacks are those that rely on acceptance and observation, rather than resisting and ignoring.

I can help you in this aspect. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How To Reduce Anxiety Attacks During Sleep And Swelling In Hands And Feet?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are experiencing panic attacks during your sleep also called nocturnal panic attacks. Every panic attack is related to a underlying anxiety and in your case, it is health related anxiety as you have already mentioned. Nocturnal panic attacks happens due to activities of unconscious mind. The best responses to nocturnal panic attacks are those that rely on acceptance and observation, rather than resisting and ignoring. I can help you in this aspect. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.