Lately, I've been getting these...uncomfortable feelings in my chest. I think they're panic attacks but what do I know? >.> But they happen about five times a day, and they feel like some one is squeezing my lungs, I start to sweat and get more nervous then usual, checking over my back; normally feeling like a gun is being pointed at me... They last about...a minute if not shorter. I'm not sure if it has to do with my case of depression, or what? Help!
2007-02-09 15:42:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
it sounds like a panic attack I would see a doctor
2007-02-09 15:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by pchiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like anxiety attacks. I have the same problem. However, I'm not a doctor and most of the people online are not doctors either, so don't take our word for it. Go see a doctor just to make sure (I know the thought of that can cause an anxiety attack). Doctors have access to these wonderful, amazing, little pills called xanax. They help tremendously. If you've been diagnosed with depression, your doctor should be able to modify your medication to better help you. Depression and anxiety, unfortunately, make a pretty good team. It becomes a never-ending cycle that you really don't want to get mixed up in. You get anxiety which can cause depression and then your depression causes anxiety. It sucks!
2007-02-09 23:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by LeahMary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a chance they are related. I suffered from a mild (but still painful and nearly incapacitating) form of depression called dysthymea, and I was attacked by these panic seizures every now and then. In them I felt I was gonna die of a heart attack or stroke, my chest feels tighter, I sweat and I have this overwhelming feeling that death is going to grip me any minute now. Then all of a sudden it just goes away. My advice: consult a psychcotherapist. It did it for me.
2007-02-10 02:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by Psychotic Clown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your self diagnosis was correct you are experienceing panic attacks, not unusual in states of depression. You need to consult with your therapist if you have one to also get your medication reviewed. ou don;t say whether you are being treated for depression and your drug regime. Some drugs have panic attacks as side effects.
2007-02-09 23:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a panic attack ... I get the same feeling when i have them.
This is something you dont have to live with go see your Dr and get some meds to help you
2007-02-10 00:13:29 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy2EmNEddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like a panic attack and there are meds for that...Go get some.
2007-02-09 23:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Panic attacks can do that, but it might be something else. Talk to your doctor.
2007-02-09 23:54:36 · answer #7 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very well could be panic attacks, should look into it as soon as possible. Please??????? Take care, and Good Luck!
2007-02-09 23:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by Suzie- Q 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see your doctor about this.
2007-02-10 00:06:43 · answer #9 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋