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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NeedAdvice2013 12/01/2013

I have been wondering if there could possibly be a long-term effect/damage to our hearts, caused by the palpitations during our attacks?

harry3333 12/01/2013

apparently not as panic attack sufferers don't die young, I am aged 73 and my heart is still quite good, bur with some artery blockages caused by collesterol I had panic attacks for 20 years
often heart palps don't cause the heart to race, just to bang

NeedAdvice2013 12/01/2013

Thanks Harry!

Oftentimes my heart rate gets elevated...example: I went to donate blood last week it was 120...had to pace breathing and relax about 15 minutes to get it under 100 for donation..I got it to 94....

deleted_user 12/02/2013

Anxiety is stressful for your body. Too much stress can have a negative effect on your body including your heart but it's not caused by the actual palpitations its more and over health issue over time.

harry3333 12/03/2013

the heart can race, but it can sometimes just hammer and bang due to stress and fear

deleted_user 12/04/2013

I think the anxiety itself may have a more negative effect on our body than the heart palpitations themselves. I think this is where the relaxation techniques really come in handy to help reduce the anxiety.

NeedAdvice2013 12/05/2013

Thanks for all responses...during an elevated attack my heart rate has gone to 180.....I know relaxation techniques and all...and I can not possibly run around with a "Xanax IV" in me 24/7......

NeedAdvice2013 12/05/2013

PS EKG's and MRI's of heart revealed nothing...which I truly thankd GOD for:)

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