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...

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britt06
britt06

Hey there,


i posted about three weeks ago about my panic attacks. My doctor had me on anxiety medicine which didn't help at all. I was having panic attacks daily; I'd get cold/hot sweats, raising heart, chest pain, tingling exc.  My doctor has since changed the medicine to Prozac, which has helped. However I continue to get these attacks it just isn't as intense. ANYWAYS, the last three days I've had terrible chest pain and today I had pain just in the middle/ left of my chest and shortness of breath/tiredness, left arm pain, and jaw. (which makes me feel like it's a heart attack.)I've had EKG's done, seen the cardiologist who says it's panic attacks. I'm just worried that it might have something to do with my heart now or I'm suddenly going to have a heart attack or something and not really know. I'm only 26 so I feel like I'm being irrational. Ugh, how do I stop this worry and this pain :( 

djchurn
djchurn
Not trying to minimize your pain but what you describe is the onset of an ongoing anxiety issue. You have gotten a professional opinion and should find comfort in getting one. I have been on Prozac for 30+ years and never experienced the effect you describe. Although there have been times where I convinced myself something was wrong and began to feel symptoms. Give yourself a break, trust and calm down.
summerbabe88
summerbabe88
You're experiencing general anxiety, like djchurn stated. I have the same issue and taking Zoloft. Your body is tense all the time so your muscles are basically tired and strained. It's normal to feel this way. Your mind is also fatigued so it plays out all of these horrible scenarios and feelings. I'm here if you want to chat! Feel better.
cielknightroad
cielknightroad
It's probably heartburn dear. Stay away from acidic foods, ascorbic acid, and foods with caffeine and alcohol as well. Don't forget to eat. You might probably have acid reflux. I have experienced that too. Do you feel gassy as well? like always burping and farting? if yes then probably your panic attacks is caused by GERD (Gasoesophageal Reflux disease). Pm me if you have any questions.
britt06
britt06
Thank you all, I appreciate the feedback! It definetly helps!
ohm112616
ohm112616
This happens to me all of the time. I didn't have luck on medication but I have had pains every week for the last 2+ months, ironically it is the first thing i think about when I wake up. The more I think about it, the more it happens. I am so focused on something being physically wrong with me and cannot accept that it is anxiety and panic. I see a therapist to help me through this. If you have been cleared by a doctor, acceptance is key in order for the pains to subside. My pain always happens when I am most relaxed, I can be sitting on the couch watching tv, at my desk at work, etc. That is when it is most scary for me. Your mind though is always always running and wandering. Figure out what stressors are going on in your life right now. Message me if you ever need to, I can relate to this greatly and it is by far the scariest symptom of panic!