Panic Attacks Support Group
A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...
For the last week I have had what I think is constant aniexty attacks or panic attacks!!! They have been on and off for 4 hours. I get so dizzy and lightheaded, naseau bad, and this terrible burning rush up my body, and my face goes numb!!! It is scaring the crap out of me, I am on 40 mg of celexia and 3 mg of adivan a day and it does not take it away. I get the worst feelings, and I am so scared!!
deleted_user
You should tell your doctor you could be having side effects from the meds? Have you been taken your meds long? Did you just begin them? I think your doctor would be the nest to anwser this and perhaps adjust your dose or give you something else.
harry3333
if you recently started the celexa it may be the cause but do see doc and write him a note in case you cant remember all you want to say
Mouse8844
nausea and dizzines sure can be part of panic attacks but the numbness i am not sure of.I think it would be a good idea to see a doctor too to see if you are having a reaction.
deleted_user
One of my main symptoms is dizziness (or light-headedness) and i also get a strong tingling sensation in my face and elsewhere (which I guess could be described as very similar to numbness)
carolyne
I have been on the meds for a long time!!! I just want to know if anyone has frequent attacks. Today alone I have had one after the other, I feel like I am going to pass out now my jaw is so sore!!!! this is so crazy!!!
deleted_user
Carolyne, I am going through exactly the same thing you are right now. Three weeks ago, I was in the hospital Friday, Sat, Sun, and Sunday nite. Three of those visits were by ambulance. My face was numb, my arms were numb, my tongue was numb, I thought I was having a stroke. Although you have been on your meds for a long time, I must share with you what my counselor a few years ago told me. These meds are good for awhile, but evenutally they just mask the problem and your body gets immune. You really need to contact your doctor asap to let him know as these might be some side effects you are having due to the meds. On the other hand, when I started having attacks ten years ago, they were every day but with few symptoms, now that they have returned, I am getting more strong symptoms and an increased heart rate of 130 bpm along with. January alone, I had gone to the ER 13 times, and my regular Dr. 4 times. I have had blood work, CAT scans, EKG's, Xrays out the ying yang, and everything is normal normal normal. They even went as far as doing a full chemistry blood test and I did get two thumbs up for a great Cholesterol Level for being 38yrs old ; ). I do understand greatly what you are going through, and I wish you the best in getting better. I am a stay at home mom and will be on here frequently as I too need support, so please feel free to send me a message anytime. I would love to keep you company. Jenn
carolyne
Thank you so much!!! I have been on clonazepam, lorazapam, and now adivan for 7 years!!!! i HAVE SO HAD IT WITH DRUGS!!my stress level sucks I don;t handle it well at all. thanyou all for your support. it has been 5 hours and I am now feeling normal. My days are so wasted!!! I am so afraid to leave.
deleted_user
Are you by any chance taking B Vitamins with Niacin? I found it gives me the burning rush and anxiety. It was much more intense than the typical panic/anxiety and sometimes seemed to last forever.
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