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...
Kind of embarrased we went to a few baseball games over vacation 2 nights we sat down at field level but we got the high seats for the last two games cause we got them at 5.00 a peice needless to say we had to upgrade those i was up there less than 5 min got scared and had the worst panic attack i have ever had in my life it actually scared me i thought i was having a heartattack or stroke. my arms went numb and tingelly i started throwing up the min i got down and got to a rest room and we got down and upgraded our tickets sat back at the ground i had severe chest pains and about 45 min befofe i could lift my arms or hold anything , emabarrased me to death but scared me at the same time. that was horriable i have had panic attacks many many times but never that bad.
There is nothing to be embarrassed about. I've had some of my worst panic attacks at times when I should have been having the time of my life - on my honeymoon, during a trip to Disneyland, at my best friend's wedding, concerts. You name it.
Kuddos to you for going back to the game after feeling that way. I would have been out of there at the first sign of a panic attack.
What I've noticed (at least for me) is that at these events, alcohol is usually within the mix, which can often trigger feelings of anxiety. I've cut alcohol and limited caffeine from my diet, which has helped a lot. Of course, it's different for everyone. Just thought I'd share.
I'm so sorry you went through that experience, though. I wouldn't wish a panic attack on my worst enemy. Hang in there!