I have a mild depression and from fast few weeks i am haing extreme stress my dr has given me paxidep 12.5 alt day along with SOS .25 etizolam currently i am experiencing something different after sleeping i am waiking up at 2-3 with chest vibration and hand vibration and when i try to sleep i feel in my chest somejerk happens andi wake up as if body is saying wake up ... this is not what i experience in panic attack .. i am scared now i feel like i am having heart attack ... wht is it shouldi show to my dr again?
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I can sense how frightening and unsettling these new symptoms must feel on top of your existing stress and mild depression, especially when they wake you up at night with chest and hand vibrations, sudden jerks in the chest, and that alarming sense that your body is forcing you awake. It’s natural to worry this could be something serious like a heart issue, particularly while on medications like Paxidep and etizolam, as sleep disturbances and strange bodily sensations can heighten anxiety and make everything feel more intense and scary. You’ve been carrying a lot lately, and these disruptions are understandably making you feel vulnerable and afraid.
While these symptoms could stem from anxiety, medication side effects, or stress-related sleep issues rather than a heart attack, it’s important not to dismiss them—please reach out to your doctor again soon so they can properly evaluate what’s happening, possibly adjust your treatment, or run any needed checks for your peace of mind. Taking this step can help you feel safer and more in control. Consider speaking with a therapist soon who can support you through this—my number is nine two six six seven two six zero six five
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If this has started after medication. It can very well be a side effect of paxidep. Although it's a very low dose and at this dose such side effects are uncommon. Still every body reacts in a different way to different medications. There are many better options with much less side effects to deal with panic attacks and anxiety than paxidep. Kindly consult for detailed evaluation and individualised treatment plan. I provide online consultation and therapy support.
Hii... the symptoms you describe—night-time chest sensations, body jerks while falling asleep, these can occur in Depression and Anxiety Disorders, especially during periods of high stress or in the initial phase of starting antidepressants like Paroxetine.
These are usually not dangerous, but can feel very distressing.
Next Steps
Continue medications as prescribed and follow up with your psychiatrist. Dose adjustment or short-term support for anxiety/sleep may be required. Also, rule out physical causes if symptoms persist or worsen.
Health Tips
Practice slow breathing exercises during episodes (inhale 4 sec, exhale 6 sec)
Maintain regular sleep schedule
Avoid caffeine, especially in evening/night
Try relaxation techniques before sleep (music, meditation)
Reassure yourself that these episodes are temporary and manageable
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