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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Possible Panic Attack?

froggie0206
froggie0206

I think I may have experienced my first ever panic attack last night. I was extremely afraid of something irrational, to the point I was crying, being startled easily, screaming when startled, tightness in throat and chest, with shortness of breath. This lasted for about 10-20minutes and I swear the whole time I knew in my head it was irrational, but I couldn't stop feeling the way I was. I am not sure who to talk to about it, if anyone, or if it really was a panic attack? I am quite embarrassed by what I was so afraid of as well.

ruthgrps
ruthgrps
It could have been a panic attack, but generally I find they start with just feeling scared, and because your breathing changes, hands, feet start to tingle, which can get much worse when I had my first attack, my hands turned inwards and so did my feet. I was on a bus on the way back from the hospital. I'd suggest a trip to your doctor for advice..Dont be embarrased when talking to the doctor they have heard of this sort of things before..
LisaLisa
LisaLisa
It sounds as if it could have been a panic attack, especially because of the way you describe it as irrational. Try to analyse why it scared you, and try to impress upon yourself that because it's irrational it's really not worth being scared of. If it would help then tell us what it was in case anyone here has had a similar fear. And if it recurs you should see a doctor. And the first person who answered has already said that you shouldn't feel embarrassed about discussing it with a medical professional - after all, they deal with all sorts of things that people are embarrassed about, and they will have heard the same before from someone else is something I always tell myself whenever I see the doctor.
Hephzibah
Hephzibah
Sounds like a panic attack, but I always like to recommend that people see their doctor and get a full physical to make sure. My BFF was misdiagnosed with anxiety. Peace and prayers <3
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