Hi Courtney,
No. We all feel like we are going to faint but the panic attacks give us adrelin which makes it impossible to faint. Sure feels like though. Makes our blood presure go up a bit. It's when blood presure is down w

Hi Courtney. I certainly do feel that way right before a panic attack. I tell myself not to forget to breath deep when it happens and then I try to get my mind off of it right away. You can try and count red books, start adding in multiples of 8, etc. I also keep a spray bottle of Rescue Remedy in my pocket for a quick fix. Spray it 3 times on your tongue and it will take the edge right off. At least long enough for you to get away and sit down. I also take L-theanine, which is completely natural, as well as passion flower in water, and Gaba relaxer. Oh, and Valerian Poppy extract in water if needed. All of this is natural. I don't take it all at once, instead a vary it on different days if needed.

Blessings...

feeling that you will faint or should faint is common but actual fainting is very rare, do breathe deep and slow and if you can, sit down, otherwise squat down and pretend to fix your shoes

I have pertended to fix my shoes so many times! I'm glad I'm not the only one! Thanks Harry.

If I get a bad panic attack I hyperventilate. Sometimes it happens without me realising until my arms and hands start going numb. If this happens to you breath into a bag, because it prevents you getting too much oxygen. If you dont do this you can pass out.

Thank you everybody for the great information!

Almost fainted a few times during, sometimes get very dizzy after hyperventilating.

never fainted but felt like i would, i have also developed severe vertigo since the panic attacks started.

I haven't ever fainted, but I know sometimes I wish I would just pass out! At least if I am unconcious I can't feel bad anymore, right? I know that is horrible to think, but goodness, you can only take so many panic attacks before you feel completely blahhhhh. I do know that for those that hyperventilate, you can pass out, but as soon as you do your breathing will go back to normal.

I faint nearly every time. :(

I've felt like I would before. Usually my eyes get blurry or my hearing starts to fade and I assume I'll faint. Though I read it's just the adrenaline making your senses a bit sharper. The only fainting that I know of as being possible that is anxiety related is the fear of blood which works differently than a panic attack. No need to worry, you'll be alright. Take care

Hi Everyone!

When having a panic attack, you feel like you're going to faint, but you *will never* faint.

Here's a list of 10 facts about Panic (this fainting subject included) that have really helped me out.

http://www.freedomfromfear.org/aanx_factsheet.asp?id=10

I printed the sheet out and carry it in my wallet. For me, it does wonders knowing that the panic attack itself can do me no harm since my attacks are triggered from health related issues.

Hope this helps you out, too!