Hello Megamusiclover. Welcome to DS.

The first part of your post could describe what I call my "Acute Anxiety Attacks." They are harsh and sudden. On my good days, I can ply therapy tools on the acute attacks and head off a whole lot of pain.

When they begin escalating in frequency and longevity, I call them, "Episodes." The anxiety episodes are a living Hell and much, much harder to therapute.

So it feels inside my own skin, in my own words.

Gentle support while you figure what ^it^ is in your case. Welcome aboard.

Hi Megamusiclover! How long have you been having the panic attacks? Is there anything happening in your life that may be the cause? Have you been able to see a doctor or a counselor about this? Because I have a BFF that was misdiagnosed with anxiety/panic attacks I always recommend getting a full physical, including having your heart checked. There are several things that can cause your body to react this way. My husband on the other hand was actually having panic attacks and one time it made him feel like he was having a heart attack and I rushed him to the emergency room. We left with a prescription for Xanax. My husband doesn't do well on meds (made him feel like the attacks were worse when the meds wore off), so he has chosen to deal with it naturally-diet and exercise. We were going through a bit of a rough year, so thats what brought it on in the first place. Things are starting to get better and the panic attacks he was experiencing have subsided. I'll be praying for you <3

Thanks but I haven't been to the doctors, no one even knows something is wrong. I haven't told anyone yet

I hope you will be able to make an appointment! Do you have anyone near you that you would feel comfortable enough to confide in? You don't have to suffer with this alone. You'd be surprised how many people go through the same thing! I'm so glad you felt comfortable enough to confide in us and we are here for you <3

I am sorry what happening to you,sadly I know that feeling to well. I hope you get help, cause I need help too,sometimes asking for help is not easily to. But when you need it's important to feel better,and try to talk,deal with it. .and I will pray it will overcome this problem..may God bless you us all

I talked to a therapist about this before and there are actually defined differences between an anxiety attack and a panic attack as a panick attack has to have at least two of a set of physical symptoms (I think it was 2?)

Ive had both, the panic attack seems to come out of no where and is much less predictable. My worst lasted 3 hrs. Anxiety attacks seem to last seconds or min's and can happen frequently. Breathing can make all the difference in the world. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth slowly. Also I read this some where and it's helped me very much. Don't deny what's happening. Tell yourself it's an anxiety attack, remind yourself you are safe and it will pass like the last one did. Get to a private place if you can. Like a bathroom stall, some place private and small. When you keep saying what's happening over and over in your head. You start to second guess yourself, this makes the panic even worse. If you embrace it, seems to make it shorter and less intense. Hope this helps