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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Bracelets04
Bracelets04

Is it normal to start randomly having painc attatcks in places where you have literally never had one? 

Choctaw1
Choctaw1
Hello, I would say yes and no. I'm thinking you are stressed out about something and your body is trying to tell you there's something wrong. Try to think about any recent issues or maybe past issues because that stress can pop up too.
I say all this because I get panic attacks at times when I drive....not good nor is it safe. I'm trying to figure out how to either stop this or deal with it somehow....but in a safe way.

Please don't ignore those panic attacks.

Be safe.