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...
Based on this definition, more than likely is panic attack.
When you are in anxiety acute levels, the least bit of "extra" can set off a panic attack, and it is scary.
One of the ways I am learning to make my anxiety work for me is to use the tingling sensation I get in my neck to help me relax, pause, and look for what will be effective.
You are not alone.
I agree, I would mention this the next time you are at the doctor's just to be on the safe side.