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Is There Any Cure For My Sensitivity To Smoke, Sound,light Which Give Me A Feeling Of Losing Control Over My Body ?

Trying to make sense of this...I went through a bout of this a few years ago and it seems to be acting up again. Last night the neighbor stepped outside to smoke. The smoke entered my apartment and shortly after I collapsed. I tried to walk outside, but every few feet would collapse again. I mustered enough adrenaline to keep getting back up, make it down 3 flights of stairs, to sit by my car and call a friend to come pick me up. When this happens, I can hear and think clearly...almost too clearly (hyper-vigilant). But the muscles to work eyes, voice, and all other voluntary muscles seem to shut off (when I talk it s almost non-sensical/dreamy) and turning them on to use them is tough. If I do turn them on , it tends to include muscular tremors - not the smooth motion I m used to. I can, however, (ultimately) sleep it off. It s almost like I m drunk. More than anything, it s annoying and embarrassing. It seems to be associated with smoke and stress levels (or over stimulation of almost anything - sound, sight, etc), but I ve never heard of such a reaction. I know I also have issues if I haven t had enough sleep (or disruption while sleeping) and these mystery episodes tend to happen in the evening/night, but I can t figure out how it can all be connected. Ideas? Stats: 37y.o. F 6 190lbs (German - thick wasted - not apple or pear, per se) no health problems known, no medications or prescriptions of any kind, no smoking/drugs/alcohol (yes-allergies and strong food sensitivities (ex. sugar, caffeine , etc)) I am on my feet teaching 5 days a week and dance some evenings. I ve competed in dance and this tremor/collapsing problem is hindering my ability to trust that I can continue doing that.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012
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Hi well come to HCM
Looking to your history if atall it is related to cigaret smoke it could be severe
allergic Broncho-spasm. But how it did not happen for few years.Because you
must have been exposed to cigarett smoke in the past during which you did not
had it
Psychiatrist Dr. B. P. Sinha's  Response
You don't have any kind of Physical problms. Its a Panic Attack, very common now a days. One unexpected incident creats such episodic problem and affected one becomes apprehensive & every time if something stressful happens he relates it with the incident [some thing like combat reaction in army who has faced the recent wars], even the crackers sound make them to react suddenly. Please see a Psychiatrist who will give you some tips to get out of this or if needed some anti-nxiety/panic/phobic medicines may be advised.
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Is There Any Cure For My Sensitivity To Smoke, Sound,light Which Give Me A Feeling Of Losing Control Over My Body ?

Hi well come to HCM Looking to your history if atall it is related to cigaret smoke it could be severe allergic Broncho-spasm. But how it did not happen for few years.Because you must have been exposed to cigarett smoke in the past during which you did not had it