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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Rolly2008
Rolly2008
MY WHOLE BODY FELT LIKE THINGS WHERE RUNNING UNDERNETH
NUMB ALL OVER HANDS CRAMPED UP FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO DIE AM I DIEING HEART POUNDING THE WORKS afraid rightnow am i dieing p[lease help.
Rolly2008
Rolly2008
was this a big panic attack
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sounds like a panic attack- take deep breathes and refocus- it is an auto response to think of dying- I feel the same alot of times- I hope you feel better
deleted_user
deleted_user
Breathing is one way to distract yourself. Another way is counting, hitting yourself , pinching yourself, snapping a rubber band...anything to distract yourself...try different things. Just keep moving and trying...if you sit still and worry, things will just escalate. So be proactive and DO SOMETHING ELSE while the attack is going on.

See your doctor and get medication that you can take when you have a really bad attack--like klonopin or xanax.
Lonewolf363
Lonewolf363
I would call your doctor to ask.
deleted_user
deleted_user
no your definitley not dying. if it makes you feel better, go to the er and get checked but im almost 100% sure you are just having a panic attack. they are the worst experience ever but you have to remember, nothing bad can happen to you when you are having an attack although, i always think the opposite. the only thing a panic attack is...is way too much adrenaline running through your body at once. i suggest xanex if you get perscribed anything. good luck and remember everything will be fine. :)