Am i suffering from panic attacks???my heart races ,i feel dizzy,?

Question

i also feel clammy i dont even like to leave my house in fear of these feelings happening...i feel very scard....

Answer 1

those sound like my severe panic attacks. call you dr and get help its a horrible thing to live with. Good luck !!

Answer 2

I've been where you are right now, but I managed to nip it in the bud with very good treatment very early on.
You probably need to see a psychologist, as people who suffer panic attacks almost always have an underlying anxiety disorder (I'm one of them). If you deal with the anxiety through things like relaxation, etc, then your panic attacks should at the very least decrease in number and severity. There's a product called Rescue Remedy (I get it from my health food shop) that works well most of the time.
And one of the best things you can do, which your psychologist will help you with, is to understand what's happening to you. Once I understood what panic attacks were, I was able to very quickly bring myself under control. Recovery may be fast or slow, but rest assured it is possible.
There are two books that I recommend you read. One is called Power Over Panic, the other is Working Through Panic. They can be purchased as books, or eBooks.
They are available at this website: panicattacks.com.au

I wish you the very best of luck, and please, don't despair. You can, and will, get better :)

Answer 3

First I would definitely recommend scheduling an appointment with your doctor. There are many reasons you can have symptoms like this, and it's not necessarily a panic attack. Thyroid disorders can cause this, diabetes, hormone problems, etc. And if these symptoms just started out of nowhere, then there could be a serious medical reason why.

While you're waiting for your appointment, make sure you have a paper bag on hand to breath slowly and deeply into just in case you start to hyperventilate.

And you can also try a few other tactics...when it initially begins, try going to a quiet area...remove yourself from the environment in which the symptoms began...then try focusing in on something specific. Try relaxing by holding yourself perfectly still, and then beginning with your feet, try to totally relax every part of your body....work your way up your body...once you've successfully relaxed your feet, it will almost feel like you don't have feet, do that with your calves, knees, thighs, hips, abdomen, chest, arms, hands, and keep breathing in slowly through your nose, and out slowly through your mouth.

Once completely relaxed, take a moment to look at the whole picture...what were you doing when this started, what was going on around you...who was around, etc., and write it down for the doctor.

And don't miss your appointment...the doc may order blood work, or refer you to a psychiatrist.

Answer 4

Yes, I think you have had a panic attach. The funny thing is once it happens you can have anxiety over having another one. Medications can be very effective. Also you may find it helpful to track when and were you are having attacks. Carry around a notebook record the time, place and what you were thinking when it happened. This may not seem helpful, but sometimes panic attacks can be avoided if you know the triggers (what causes them). Once the triggers have been identified you can also work on eliminating them, that way medications will not have to be a life long thing.

Answer 5

Panic Attacks

Panic attacks can be an alarming symptom of anxiety. Panic attacks happen very suddenly and peak within about 10 minutes. The person may appear fine between attacks, but is usually fearful that they will happen again.

Symptoms of Panic Attack

shortness of breath*
racing heart*
dizziness, unsteadiness, lightheadedness or faintness*
chest pain or discomfort*
feeling of choking*
trembling or shaking
sweating
fear of losing control or going crazy
urge to escape
numbness or tingling sensations
feeling “unreal” or “detached” from themselves
chills or hot flushes (commonly known as hot flashes)
If a person is having any of the first 5 symptoms (marked with an asterisk), it can be an urgent or life-threatening condition. Call 911 or the doctor immediately if the patient unexpectedly has any of these. These symptoms can be signs of other, more serious, conditions such as allergic reaction, heart attacks, blood chemistry imbalances, collapsed lung, or others. It can be unsafe to assume that they are panic-related until the person is seen by a doctor. If the person has had panic attacks in the past, and they happen again exactly like they did before, the person can often recognize them.

If the person recovers completely within a few minutes and has no more symptoms, it is more likely to be a panic attack. If panic attacks are diagnosed, brief therapy and medication have been shown to be helpful in coping with these feelings.

What to Do

Be sure that the symptoms are caused by panic rather than an illness.
Stay calm, and speak softly during a panic attack.
Sit with the person during panic attacks until he or she is feeling better.
Call for help if needed.
After the panic attack is over, encourage the person to seek treatment for the panic attacks.
Provide transportation for treatment if necessary. (The person may be fearful that a panic attack will occur while driving.)
The ideas listed above (under what to do for anxiety) may also be helpful.
Do Not

Minimize the person’s terror or fear.
Judge the person for feeling frightened and acting strangely.
Try to talk the person out of their fear or other feelings.
Hesitate to call the doctor if you have questions about what is happening.

Answer 6

I began having the same problem about five years ago. I was diagnosed as having panic attacks.

The medication that solved the problem for me was Paxil. The side effects have been minimal.

Following my diagnosis, both of my sisters disclosed that they suffer from the same ailment.

It's a terrible feeling. Initially, I missed one week of work, but had to face discomforting situations head-on. I even went to see a psychologist.

These days, I rarely have any related issues.

H

Answer 7

I would first keep an eye on how much caffeine you drink... coffee, tea, cokes, chocolate, etc... it can add up quickly... I find I start tweaking major if I drink to much caffeine... That explains why I am still awake and it is 4:16 am... or why I was Jumping around clucking like a chicken at my desk this afternoon... and why I have a avatar of a turkey head wearing an Elvis suit dancing on the side of the road.... I had 3 - 4 cups of coffee! WHOOO HOO!

I hope this helps =o)

Answer 8

I am right there with you I get the sama but I went to a psychiatrist and he said they were "mini" panic attacks and what was actually happening to me was that I had an anxiety disorder ..
So I would recommend you to go to a psychiatrist and everything will be better i promise :)

Answer 9

you have to go to sychatric as soon as possible. Its depression panic attack

Answer 10

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