I have been following mental health issues for 20 years given my condition and those around. I have never heard of anyone passing out from a panic attack. I will say from personal experience I have had cases where when I felt one come on while driving I intentionally found a need to pull over and work through it sitting in a fast food place or store. It is great that you mentioned responsibilities as you have limits and are concerned. I will use the usual disclaimer that this is a question you need to ask a doctor that is aware of all the meds you take and any conditions that may predispose for passing out. I am a diabetic and suffered a low sugar even on my bicycle a couple of summers ago. I have respect for your concern and I am glad you found the strength to come here. This place is a safe space for mental illness questions.

Bdilly,

Hey buddy, I agree with djchurn, I've never heard if anyone passing out from major panic attacks.

Everyone has their own way of coping and getting through a panic attack.

Some people need something that calms and soothes them. Soft music, a comedy movie, walking, etc.

For me, its cold. I have had my attacks at night. So I jump up, dress and walk outside. That cold blast if air in my face shocks me back to more normalcy. I then walk the streets for a bit.

If your having problems with attacks around people, try to go to the restroom and throw COLD water in your face and maybe the back if your neck.

There are so many types of Anxiety. Do you know what brings yours on? Being around people? Social anxiety.....

Worrying about your job, relationships... a multitude of things bring on anxiety.

You'll find good support here. And Welcome to DS support!

I’m in the same shoes. I’ve had panic/anxiety for 20 years off and on. I can relate to your symptoms. I’m kind of in that cycle of panic / dizzy spacey dreamlike + heightened anxiety state currently. So I have personally figured that I’ve had over 500 panic attacks and I have never passed out although I was always afraid that I was going to. That’s a classic anxiety pattern of thought. The point of the fight or flight response is to actually keep you from passing out and instead flood your system with adrenaline as if you were in danger and need to escape. You won’t pass out. It won’t hurt you. It may not seem like it but your body will burn through those stress hormones and you will regain your equilibrium. Now you are likely afraid of the next attack. You are in an anxious state. And it can last for days. It will stop. It may come back at some point but I promise that it will eventually pass. Be kind to yourself and accept that you must float through this period of time knowing that you will recover. It’s kind of like having the flu. It may last 2 days or 2 weeks but eventually you will feel better. If you ever would like to talk just let me know. We all need support especially from people in the same boat. Hang in there.

I'm with the others. I'd talk to my doctor.

Wow thanks everyone. I appreciate the feedback. This last major attack I had almost a week ago and I feel like I’m recovering from a major head injury. Lots of mini attacks and restlessness. Headaches and cloudy thoughts. It’s good to hear that I am not alone. And I have been to the doctor and he gave me meds. They seem to help but definitely aren’t taking it away entirely.
Again, it’s good to have hope that I am not completely damaged. I will start today with a smile, thanks.