What is the cure for anxiety or panic attacks during sleep? I have tried sleeping pills but the whole next day is drowsy and energyless. Is there any other option?

Question

Tremors, feeling anxious or nervous, sense of panic, sweating, increased heartbeat, feeling of impending doom, stomach discomfort, dizziness etc are signs of anxiety. These can be debilitating. If the anxiety us overwhelming, consult a psychiatrist at the earliest. With the right medication and counseling, it is likely your symptoms will improve. Other than that, try yoga, deep breathing, meditation, moderate exercise, progressive muscular relaxation and guided meditation.
Do not take any medication in your own without the approval of a doctor.

Akshata Bhat · Accepted Answer

Tremors, feeling anxious or nervous, sense of panic, sweating, increased heartbeat, feeling of impending doom, stomach discomfort, dizziness etc are signs of anxiety. These can be debilitating. If the anxiety us overwhelming, consult a psychiatrist at the earliest. With the right medication and counseling, it is likely your symptoms will improve. Other than that, try yoga, deep breathing, meditation, moderate exercise, progressive muscular relaxation and guided meditation.
Do not take any medication in your own without the approval of a doctor.

Jagadeesan M.S. · Answer

Sleeping pills are very dangerous on longer run, sleeping pills will produce tolerance, shrinking of brain (early dementia), memory decline, personality changes like irritability, disinhibition, mood changes like worsening of depression, withdrawal seizures and respiratory capacity decline. It is wise to consult a psychiatrist, get treated for anxiety and take medicines which increase or act on neurotransmission meant your symptoms, which will be benefical on longer run, and also get you out of the symptoms. All the best.