I know how you must have felt being out and having a panic attack is hard because at least at home there is some comfort zone out side our home it is very hard to calm down. I would def find another doctor that has some compassion and empathy. Perhaps a woman doctor would be better for you. Sorry that you did not even get to explain why you were there. Do not be discouraged just chalk it up to another day. As long as your trying each day it is never a failure:).. Hugs

This doctor's a jerk. Go to someone else for sure. You are only noticing your pulse because the nurse mentioned it.....now you are so focused on it. It is not a bad thing to have a high pulse at times and it's high because of the anxiety. I went through the same exact thing years ago. I would start to freak out at the doctors office and my heart rate would be sky high. The nurse would tell me to lay down and try to relax. At least my doctor was nice to me about it. I know it's hard to accept the fact that your heart is fine because of all the quirky symptoms you get. Once you can start to manage the anxiety, the symptoms will stop. Do you go to counseling? I will be starting mine next week....and I can not wait. ~Michelle

I don;t blame you ,I had those same experiences ,you are doing the right thing getting help,its so hard to find someone that wants to help us,I have blacked out at a hospital ,passed out and hit my head right there and they sent me home!I have nothing but bad experiences ,wish we could get help and be treated like we are people not numbers

I am so sorry that you had a PA today, those are so very hard. Your dr. seems to be lacking in the bed-side-mannar department and im so sorry that you had to go through that. good that you are seeking out comfort at you moms house. try your best to take it easy. i will be sending prayers of strength your way,hang in there and stay strong

I have been fortunate with all my nurse practioners, physican assistants, doctors, nurses, and most of the technicians I deal with. It is horrible having a panic attack and getting the single person who makes it worse by treating it as "it's your problem, not mine" will make a medical experience less comfortable.
Find a doctor who is willing to work with anxiety hyperawareness, sensitivity, and who has personnel on their staff willing to step up to give positive feedback to help reduce the anxiety.
Above all, keep believing in yourself! You will find what works for you, just may take a bit of time, patience, and know you have a large support network to help!

i had a bad experience with my doc this week too. i'm sorry. i wanted you to know

You definitely have the wrong doctor and a female doctor isnt necessarily better as I fired mine. Her husband recently died and I wondered if THAT would make her a human being. When she had a child, I couldn't imagine her being a nurturing mom. Her? Nada.

So sorry you had to endure that alone. They sound as though they're made of stone. Those kind of people have no place in my life.