It is the fight or flight experience. For me it is tunnel vision, a sudden closing in of everything and all my thoughts boil down to one. Run or fight. You skin feel electric and it is extremely sensitive. I can’t speak but a few words.

Hi Thor,
Yes your body does definitely go into that fight or flight mode. I get that feeling like everything around me is closing in on me and I need to get the heck out of wherever I am. Then I feel safe and calm. My skin starts to sweat and feel uncomfortable. I don't want to talk to nobody. So I just focus on getting away from everybody. I can totally relate. It's not a good feeling. Thank you for your comment. Italianmomma4ever

Same as above. All the time.

Hi Liliann,
Isn't it the most awful feeling? It scares me and I can't stay still. It's like I need to keep moving. I get very edgy. Sometimes I will try to break through it. But there are times I need to run. It was nice to meet you. Thank you for your comment.

I sent you a friend request Liliann.

For me when I start to feel the anxiety coming on in my body. I start to sweat, I get shaky, get dizzy big time. Hard to breathe. And get scared and hate the feelings. I try to calm myself down by going outside and getting some fresh air. It helps. Italianmomma4ever

Mom has all this too. And a feeling that something is wrong somewhere.

Hi Mary,
Sorry to hear your mom is going through it. I wouldn't wish it upon anyone. I always think something is wrong or something is gonna happen to me. What does your mom do when she feels like this? Italianmomma4ever

My heart races, my body feels tense. And I feel a sense of dread and panic.

Frozen is how I feel. I have felt what Thor mentions.

The heaviness, unable to move, and the lack of energy.

Hi Kisses,
My body shakes my hands and legs. Especially my legs. It's hard to keep my balance sometimes. Then the dizziness kicks in. I feel like I lost control and freeze. I usually will lay down if I can and try to relax. Or sit down. Thanks for your comment. It sucks to feel this way. Italianmomma4ever

Hi Mid,
Yes I just mentioned that to Kisses about feeling frozen.
I feel like I'm caring around a ton of bricks and it's hard to move because of the weight I'm feeling. It mentally and physically drains me. I have to rest afterwards. I understand how you and Thor feel. It's bad!!! Thank you for your comment. I'm glad I'm not alone. Italianmomma4ever

it varies greatly! I might start holding my breath--and chewing inside my cheeks when I am first getting anxious--then my stomach might start to tighten and then my shoulders start to rise up to my ears. My muscles might tighten. I might get shaky, or jittery, or nauseous or dizzy. my right eye might start twitching, I might get exhausted and start feeling fluish. I might get chills or feel very hot....my heart might race...or thump really hard...when I was really bad my feet would bounce around uncontrollably-and I felt these electric shocks shooting through my body (found out that might have been serotonin levels hitting rock bottom) I might start crying ....its like a frickin' symphony of symptoms!

oh-and I always forget to mention I clench my teeth (doing it right now) I've actually broken off fillings that way!

Hello,

For me, I start to feel a bit irritable for no reason, but when I am going into an anxiety attack I start feeling very shaky and my heart beats really fast and I just have a heavy feeling in my heart. If it happens during the night, I tend to clench my teeth.