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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Diane22
Diane22

So struggling w anxiety and panic for prob 20 years. I havent really had a full blown panic attack in a long long while until today.  Just out of nowhere all the symptoms starte .  Dizzy then out of it feeling, confused, dry mouth heart racing. The whole nine. I started just trying to calm.myself down by reassuring myself it is going to pass and for the first time I just came clear out to my bf that I was having a full blown attack and I just needed to take some space and get myself under control.  He was very understanding which is a first for him.  Anyways I took klonopin so its much better now but I still feel a little woozy.  I just dont know why this happened out of nowher .  

GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Hi Diane22! So sorry that happened to you today. There isn't always any rhyme or reason why we get a panic attack out of the blue, when you don't think you have anything stressful going on, weren't thinking about anything scary, etc. Could be anything from diet to sleep to something going on in your body at that moment.... tons of reasons.

I will say that it's best to forget about it. If you think too much about it, the "why's" did this happen..... it feeds into it and will make you more anxious. Just go about your life, "forget" that this happened! (I've had anxiety and panic for over 20 years)
Diane22
Diane22
I agree and thanks for the good words. I didnt get alot of sleep last night either. Plus I think I'm getting a migraine. I feel a bit lightheaded. Ugh I hate panic attacks.
Ana1234
Ana1234
Hi Diane, I'm sorry you experienced a panic attack. A good family friend has struggled with panic attacks, too, so I understand how frightening they can be.

I am glad to hear that your boyfriend is being understanding. My friend has told me that support is so important for her.

Do you have a physician you can talk to about your most recent attack? I am on anxiety medicine and my physician always tells me to let her know if I experience any changes.

I pray you will continue to heal!
Diane22
Diane22
I have talked to the dr about it. she attempted to increase my meds which just made me so much more sick so I came back to my reg dose. And I have been doing well. Fingers crossed. I def think I should be on a completely different medication but i have been putting off switching
stressmagnet
stressmagnet
Hi Diane. The same thing just happened to me at work a couple of days ago. I have been attack free for years until I had an attack at work. For me it was increased job stress. Have you had more stress lately? I'm not sure what your regular meds are. I take sertraline (zoloft) and the initial side effects are a bit disconcerting, but they subside after a few weeks. I just had my dose increased and the side effects are mild so far. I'm not sure if this experience is the same for everyone. Hope you feel better soon.
Angela-Boyle
Angela-Boyle
Sorry you've been dealing with panic attacks so long and they are getting worse lately. You did great using self talk and reassuring yourself. It's also good you told your bf so he knows what's going on.
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