Posted by awake at last on September 27, 2002, at 13:08:06
In reply to Does Alcohol give you PANIC/ANXIETY ATTACKS?¿?!?!?, posted by Panic_Attack on September 27, 2002, at 11:13:59
Do you have a history of problems with low blood sugar? I'm hypoglycemic and I know that drinking alcohol can cause this effect for me.
When I drink alcohol - which contains a high amount of sugar and carbs, my body over-reacts to the increased level of sugar in my blood and produces too much insulin. To offset this imbalance, my body then tries to decrease the insulin to a normal level by releasing adrenaline (ie...causing the panic attacks).
Since you said that Remeron seems to help, I suspect this could be the issue. Remeron is designed to suppress the production of nor epinephrine....thus you are suppressing the release of adrenaline.
Unfortunately there is no magic pill to make this better. Had I known when I was younger that this was what my problem was, I would have quit drinking back then, because continuing to expose your body to high levels of carbs and sugar will only make the hypoglycemia worse - or turn a minor blood sugar problem into full hypoglycemia.
Now, you might be thinking that taking the Remeron is a good way to get past this - but I wouldn't advise it. By suppressing you body’s ability to naturally level out your insulin levels - you may find that your insulin levels then stay too high.
It's a vicious cycle I know - I've lived with having to control mine for years now. Note that hypoglycemia is a major cause of depression.
Do you ever get this same feeling after eating a large meal of carbs - like pasta or potatoes, or after eating a dessert full of sugar? Or does your family have a history of hypoglycemia or diabetes in it?
If so you might want to check it out.
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> Hi everybody... I'm interested in finding other people that have similar issues as mine. I am a 21 female and i like to drink. This just started about a year ago but after i go out drinking.... (I am a beer drinker) when i go home.. i fall asleep ok... but i wake up at 7am with severe panic/anxiety. Worse than normal. I cant explain the feeling. Its not actually a panic attack that goes away...its stays all day. (Not a hangover) My heart races really fast and i feel really shitty. Does anybody else have this experience? I know people will say to quit drinking but i like drinking. I cut down tremendously! The only thing that helps me fight these anxiety and panic feelings is when i take Remeron. A tiny tiny peice knocks me out and its great. Why does Alcohol do this to me now? Even a little alcohol messes me all up :(
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