Am i suffering from panic attack?

Question

A few years back on one of my trip to sch on bus, i suddenly feel that there was not enough oxgen for me. It was very packed on the bus early in the morning. I only know that after the feeling of having not enough oxgen, the next moment i blacked out.

After that incident, it happens frequently until now even on trains as long as it was packed. I tend to be very nervous and when each time i force myself not to think abt it, the attack will surface. Is this known as panic attack? I was an athelete but after the attacks, i cldnt run long distance anymore. Is there any cures for this type of attack?

Answer 1

You could be claustrophobic...packed places make you nervous. You might try holding your breath for a few seconds,,,then letting it out, and repeating this procedure till you feel your head clearing. Breathing into a paper bag also works the same way. What you are doing is building up your CO2 level which is a natural tranquilizer. If you still feel uncomfortable to this extreme, then there are medications on the market that will calm you down in these situations...Zoloft is one that you barely feel any side effects, but does work on panic attacks.

Answer 2

You are relating a phobia of something you have experianced in the past. Once you have experianced something like the bus we tend to relate those issues and continue on. To answer your question all though I am not a doctor...but have experianced this it is anxiety.. I have this weird thing were i experianced and anxiety attack sitting in one particular chair in the kitchen and now everytime i sit in that chair i feel one coming on. It is all relation's; the human is the only animal capable of setting themselves in a state of panic. If you question this, perhaps see a your doctor.

Answer 3

This could be panic or anxiety or claustrophobic yes there is medication for them You need to talk to your doctor and be honest with him or her about everything so you can receive the right medication do not expect immediate changes you may go through a few different doses or prescriptions until they find the right one for you

Answer 4

It sounds more like an attack of claustrophobia to me. Panic attacks aren't really like that. You feel more like you're having a heart attack when it's a panic attack. It's like you're dying. YOu may be claustrophobic. You can get therapy for this. See your family doctor.

Answer 5

Deep breathing is the best cure for lack of oxygen --weather caused by true reduction of oxygen in the immediate environment, or by panic--inhale through the nose, hold your breath, and exhale through your mouth. Try to make all three stages of breathing equal in duration and comfortable, repeat till you calm down and feel energized and empowered. To be sure you are O.K., please consult your health care professional. Be well.

Answer 6

you can check out this site:

http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/cure.html

It has helped many people stop panic/anxiety attacks....

All the best...