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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kat2017
kat2017

Hi I'm new here.  I've been having panic attacks on and off since I was 15. Panic attack is truly terrifying.  People who have never experienced this never know how it feels like! When I get a panic attack, I get dizzy, numbness and tingling sensation in my legs and arms, chest/throat tightness, choking sensation, hot flashes, then I feel like I'm losing control of myself.  Even if I know it's just a panic attack, it makes me feel like something is seriously wrong and I feel the urge to run to the ER. I did end up in the ER once and the doctor gave me Lorazepam to take. The worst part is, when I have a panic attack, I get the feeling of detatched from the reality, this is kind of hard to explain, but it's really scary. Also I feel like I have to leave the spot as quick as possible. Sometimes, I can sort of feel panic is comingso I take medication before it controls me, but other times, it happens out of the blue so it's unpredictable.  

guineapig
guineapig
Hello. I too deal with anxiety and panic on a daily basis. I am on medication and it helps. I can now leave my apt and do the normal things like going to the store. I still have full blown panic attacks . I get dizzy, tingles throughout my body and a list of other feelings. My biggest fear is passing out. I have never passed out, yet. I have too been to the ER a few times because I bought I was dying. It's horriable but I am trying to lean to live with it and not have it controll me.
kat2017
kat2017
guineapig: Thank you for your reply and it's nice to know that there are people out there who have the same issues as me. I can totally relate myself to the fear of passing out. One time, I had a full blown panic attack while I was in the middle of busy checkout lane at Target. Suddenly I started having all the symptoms and I was literally in "panic." I was afraid that I would pass out in public and embarrass myself. That's awesome you are trying to learn to live with it! Let's stay strong and overcome panic attacks! Best wishes!!
JFLOWERS30ADPL
JFLOWERS30ADPL
I totally understand where you are coming from. Everything you have said I've felt . I've also ended up at the er twice within like 3 years. My fear is also of passing out but i fear that i would be alone if it were to happen. I deal with this on a daily basis. It's hard & exhausting but all we can do is keep trying to get better & keep on fighting.
CLL
CLL
I get like that when I go shopping.
kat2017
kat2017
JFLOWERS30ADPL: Thank you for stopping by to leave a comment! Yes, I totally agree.
Panic1984
Panic1984
A common fear during a panic attack is that you will pass out however this is not possible! People faint or pass out when their blood pressure is too low. Those of us with panic disorder obviously have increased heart rate, blood pressure, etc, so fainting would never occur. However, the hyperventilation makes it feel like you are going to pass out, This used to be my fear until I heard this and it has helped me overcome it
kat2017
kat2017
Panic1984: Yes, fainting is one of the fears I get while having a panic attack! I think you are right on that. Thanks for the advice!