Hey man so so sorry for what you are going through. Sounds a bit like what I went through in December with almost constant sympathetic nervous overload completely out of the blue. I wasn't in withdrawal or had started a new med. It was a crazy time. I know your symptoms are slightly different but it seems a similar case of something hitting out of the blue that is horrific. I really feel for you so so much. And I can relate to the fear so so well.
The main thing is you will get through this. The fact you felt better after your siesta is very encouraging! And even more so that you managed to get some work done!! A massive congrats from me man!!
The chemistry in the brain is something we just don't know nearly enough about and so it is hard to really have any idea what is going on in moments like this. Obviously I know this is really tough for you as you like to have a reason. As you know I am the opposite, I can cope quite well with the not having a clue and feeling it is out of my control but when it is withdrawal for example and there is a clear case of what is going on, I find that much harder. I think for me what I remember is that like everything our mind is made up of particles and quantum physics shows that that at a subatomic level things are much more chaotic than Newtonian physics. I know this seems an abstract point but what I'm trying to say is - everything in this world is more chaotic and in flux they we as humans think. So this affects every aspect of life. So for people like you and me, with fragile mental health, sometimes weird things happen. They don't normally last long, but these weird things happen from time to time. The key is just somehow accept this is life. As I always say - what you can control put your focus into and what you can't control just let go. I know this is really really hard, but I am evidence that practice can make it easier.
This will pass man and you will come through this!! This is ultimately all part of your plan! Remember that! I know it is crazy but you agreed and in fact planned this!!! There is a purpose in everything. Just most of the time we can't see it. For example, this has been a very tough week for me since my breakdown on Monday night. But one thing the breakdown let too is me reading more in 4 days than I have in at least 5 weeks or so!! I read another 2 hours last night! So having things horribly shaken up has got me back to reading again which I was so desperate to do and worried how would I. So remember brother this is all part of a bigger picture, a much bigger picture. And this is JUST A HUMAN EXPERIENCE and we are SPIRITUAL BEINGS!!! Remember HUGE JOY IS WAITING FOR US - like those little flashbacks of heaven show us!!
I will be praying with all my heart!!
My day was ok. I woke and felt a bit weird. I slept 8 hours but didn't feel refreshed but equally didn't feel tired. I felt very weak physically again and just getting to the top of the field knackered me. I then had a nasty burst of anxiety just before I feel asleep for my siesta, it came from nowhere. I was feeling fine and suddenly I realised I was very anxious. I feel ok since I got up but pretty tired and wired feeling. Everything is just really weird. My equilibrium is not right. I was already awake before I got up this afternoon and feeling restless in bed, but then when I got up I didn't feel refreshed and felt weak. I am just taking it very much one day at a time. Just trying to be as present in the moment as possible. Just be in the now. This is helping a lot. Practice really does make a huge difference because the change in how I think since my last withdrawal is very noticeable. So that shows that working on these things has really been worth it for me, and changing your reaction to these things is very much possible.
As I have said many times your bravery is incredible!! IUN the lion!!! Seriously man it is inspirational to see! I admire and look up to you so much brother! SO MUCH! How you have handled this horrific time is just insane! I keep on thinking about it! Just how brilliant you have done in this ULTIMATE EXPOSURE!!! Very very proud brother!!
And remember I am here - always!!!
So much love brother!
God Bless!