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...

6,157 Members
6,394 Posts
1 Online
Anxiety Disorders
/ Panic Attacks Support Group

I need help

spiritualgpat84
spiritualgpat84

Hello the other day I experienced my first panic attack I've suffer from anxiety disorder although I am on no medication and haven't been for over 15 years. I have been under a lot of stress. I felt faint and my body got a heat rush and everything went blurry and I thought I was going to faint my heart rate went up to 150.i was sent to a doctor who put me on two different anxiety medications. But I'm struggling with the contrast panic attacks to the point I don't understand. Can someone tell me if it's normal to just be walking and happy and the the very next min your serious feeling like your going to faint I get the hot feeling like I'm being burned on the inside my extremities become like hello my heart rate climbs to 150 but it scary as hell to me to the point I think I'm dying please help me thank you 

GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I'm so sorry you went through that. Yes, panic attacks certainly can come out of nowhere. Fine one minute, panicked the next. The fact that you know you have been under a lot of stress lately, is actually going to help you. Do what you can to decreases your stress level. Take good care of YOU first, other things and other people can wait. Your health is most important. Other people will understand.

If your anxiety continues, I would suggest talking with a therapist. Therapy helps me a lot with controlling anxiety and panic attacks.

You're going to be okay!
CherylMc
CherylMc
Yes, it is normal to feel completely fine and then bam feel like you are going to die with the tingling, blurriness, increased heart rate and faint. That's how my panic attacks feel.
spiritualgpat84
spiritualgpat84
Thank you guys so much for the replies
Volforlife23
Volforlife23
I have felt like this too and it is new to me. I have had anxiety before, but never had constant attacks like this. I feel the same way you do it is good to know that I am not the only one!
Beckell
Beckell
Thank you for sharing this with us. I hear what you are feeling. I’m just wondering if your medication is helping you? You mentioned you are on two different medications.
My mother has this similar situation but her doctor says her heartbeat rate is normal even it goes up to 120 or 130. Just part of her life. They didn’t find anything wrong with her heart. She does take medication to help calm her anxiety. With her age of 70, there may be a concern that her heart is working hard.
Do you have a hobby that you enjoy? Something that you enjoy and that may help you to relax your body and get your mind off.
You are in my prayer.
kenznoel
kenznoel
I feel you on being happy and normal one minute and then panicky and heart racing the next. When I have anxiety/panic it’s seriously every other minute sometimes. Makes me feel crazy. When I get mine it’s a hot tingly feeling in my chest and then spreads to my whole body. With a pit in my stomach and heavy chest/heart pounding. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. You’re not alone.
ValerieZen
ValerieZen
Yes perfectly normal. When this happens to me I sit on the floor and just breathe until it passes. I figure if I pass out on the floor at least I wont crack my head (also I never do pass out) . I also pull over when driving and put the car on park, roll up my windows with the AC and put loud music or scream until it passes. Hope you feel better soon.
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • Vince3789

    Trying Not to Forget Who I Am

    Posted by: Vince3789
    Last Reply: GirlinCalif
    5
    Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
  • GreenEyes727

    Car Insurance Renewal

    Posted by: GreenEyes727
    Last Reply: GreenEyes727
    7
    I'm horrified!  I knew my insurance would go up due to getting a new car but I didn't expect it to go up over $2,000.  I did have an accident with the snow/ice in the winter.  I was just telling my brother that I have had my car since March 2, 2026 and have only spent $75 on an oil change.  Now this!  I called another insurance company and their quote was over $4,000.  I guess I have to pay...