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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I cant stand this plz help!!!!!!!

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Ok so im just sitting here and all the sudden i get a sharp pain in my head and like a wave of dizziness. my heart is fast now...i feel spacey my head feels heavy...im so scared guys help me....plz.
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calm down its going to be ok your just panicky right take a few deep breaths i promise it will pass dont focus on your body focus on good thoughts its ok nothing will happen to you
4tomorrow
4tomorrow
I'm so sorry that you are not feeling well. I know how awful it is. You need to find your own way to relax...such as meditation, music or breathing exercises. Hope you are feeling better. hugs
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Have you discussed this with your Doctor. It is important to rule out any organic disorder.
Yes anxiety can cause this but if their is anything else that may be causing the sharp pain or dizziness this alone can cause your heart to race and bring on an anxiety attack because you don't know what's happening to you.
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