I have them bad! It has only been in the last 3 months. I had 2 seizures in January (stress induced)and developed the panic attacks after that. I hate the anxiety and panic. It is like turning into a totally different person when one comes on.

I am having issues with them now and for the past 3 years when things started to go down hill in my relationship. I find that mine come on when I am to tired and stressed. Also caffine has alot to do withit for me aswell. Ivs seen the doc and they prescribed meds.. but I am working to try to get to the point where I no longer have them. Really focusing on my triggers. I have been able to keep them in control with exercise, breathing and the meds. Again today I am having issues.. i feel like one is heading my way.. just remember this to shall pass

YESSS! I have panic attacks, along with mild manics and deep depressions. Over the last 5 weeks i have been from almost suicide and back...diagnosed with bipolar2 (or cyclothymia) kind of the same, and my darling husband has decided that him leaving me will help. omg.. im having a panic attack just THINKING about it. I took April 1st off of work. That is the day that he is leaving. I am going to go to my parents house and have my mother keep me from going over and making a fool of myself (example: falling to the floor...grabbing him around the ankles and begging him not to leave me) To spend a day having a pity party and to be there to face the "house without dad" with them for the first time when they get home from school. It's tough...hang in there.

I have had panic attacks many times over the years and for the last 6 years have been on medication and it really helps me alot. Very low dose, but I can feel the difference.

Hey, I went to the ER thinking I was having a heartattack, they did all kinds of tests and x-rays and found nothing! They could not explain this pain I was in. I could not breathe in deep, No laughing, coughing or even talking was a workout! I was like that for 4 weeks, it just kept getting worse. My Dr. told me I was having a panic attack and gave me some muscle relaxers and anti-depressants. I learned to relax and calm down. I was out of control, my marriage was ending... it was tough. I have small ones now. Minor sharp pains in my chest but once i feel it I breathe in and out and calm myself down mentally. You have to be in control that is the key. I had anxiety at night and could not sleep which brought on all the rest of the pains. I took tarazodone for the next coulple months just to help me sleep. It worked, I don't need it anymore. Make sure you get enough sleep and try to keep your mind calm. You will be alright as soon as this passes.

Yes, I have them on occasion now, used to be worse during the beginning of the separation. I think the stress & the "not knowing what was going to happen next" feeling was overwhelming & is what triggered the attacks. I used to take medication daily to prevent them, but I ended up feeling like a zombie, so now I only take it when they strike. But I know how hard it is... feels like the worse feeling in the world.. you have no control over your body or your thoughts. Almsot feels like you're dying. I hope you're getting help for this...

I have been having them since I was 14. For the past 4 yrs I have been on an antidepressant that really helps with panic. This is the only thing that has ever helped me.

My hands sometimes shake uncontrollably and I rock back and forth constantly. Can't keep still, on verge of hysteria somedays.

aaawww((((hugs everyone)))). I've had them over the years.Had them so bad this past fall,ended up having all kinds of heart tests only to find out that the attacks were at thier height due to stress(not that I have any). I had them pretty bad while with stbx.One was so bad That I woke up in the middle of the night and pushed my husband out of bed(a total accident..wink wink)

Yes, I have major trouble with anxiety and depression. Last year I was on Lexapro daily which seemed to help. Went off it after 7 months, but am considering going back on. My question is, will we ever make it to the other side of this?

By the way, my anxiety began after my separation. No real troubles before. I know it all stems from being left, and wishing it was all different.

Thankfully I'm off all meds for anxiety,depression and eating disorders(after 18 years of meds).I rely on journaling,relaxation.therapy,and I pray alot(I thank God alot for what I have).It's possible to get to the other side.It takes time.Haven't suffered panic attacks since October 2007)

I've had a couple over the past month or so- never had them before but I've never been divorced before either! LOL
One day it was scary- I couldn't breathe, I was crying, shaking, nauseous and dizzy. I just sat for a while and cried and then it went away.

I have suffered from these on and off since I was 17. When my ex decided he didn't love me anymore I started having them badly again. Couldn't sleep, eat, or function. My doc put me on some meds for about a year. They only happen every so often now when I get down in the dumps. You will get thru it, it just takes time. Peace and joy to you.

I don't know if this could be panic attack, but I've felt trapped, lost, melancholy, feared, and couldn't breathe and sleep.

I'm doing better.
Praying and time healed alot.