My symptoms when I am having a panic attack are, I feel like I can't concentrate, my heart races unreal, my blood pressure goes up. I break out in a sweat, very hot, have to use ice on my neck. Shortness of breath, hyperventilate, feel like I'm going to pass out...etc. I know there are different symptoms for other people, hope this helps, good luck, I will pray for you that they go away again, and they can.

Thanks a lot for sharing. That is how I feel when I have the attacks too...but the rest were the inbetween when it's just the anxiety. I guess it's just nerves.

I know exactly what you are saying.. I have had to go threw so many tests and x rays.. and doctors tell me everything is fine. the tough part is believing it. i have the exact same symptoms as you, i didnt understand why i was always short of breath or why my lungs hurt when i hadnt been doing anything, sometimes i'd even be afraid to fall asleep for fear i wouldnt breathe when i did fall asleep. but the important thing to know is that all of this is only anxiety. as much as you think its something else, it's not. i ve realized that myself which is the first step to recovering I guess. The anxiety, is definition for what you are feeling.. it really helps if you have a friend or loved one to keep you in check about that, it really helps whenever i start to think somethings wrong with me when my boyfriend is convincing me its all my anxiety and when he gives me reasons why. I think you can totally overcome it. it just takes time.. unfortunately.

Have you tried to get some Beta, Theta, Delta wave CDs to help calm you when having attacks? I find that they help without taking meds. I am like you, and fight the meds and so far it's working for me. You can find these CDs in your local bookstore (in the Audiobook area or the Music area) or Online (BrainSync.com is a good site to find them). They have a variety of subjects such as Calming, Positive Thinking, Focus and much more. They use (depending on which area you are going to focus on) Theta, Beta and Delta frequency tone waves to trigger your brain. I find they do help, give this a try.

BTW, brainsync sells them so you can download in MP3 format. I just put them on my MP3 player and grab that when I go out the door so at a moment's notice I can just put the earphones on and let the music/tones help sooth me.

Hi Evanamarie.Thanks for sharing your symptoms with me. I thought I was going crazy and was the only one with my lungs hurting. You are so young to be going through so much. It seems by reading your profile that we share some of the same things. I am older(31) but if you ever need to talk I'm here.

Thanks NvRex2. I will starting looking for those tapes right away. I so don't like the meds at all so if the tapes work I am all for them.