Panic Attack.
 

I think this has been discussed on here before but I can't remember who said they suffer from them..

I had a really bad one last night (only my 2nd ever) and I'm now feeling really nervous incase it happens again.

Is it normal for them to hit so suddenly when I have no worries or anxieties at all?!

It's normal (if you suffer from them)...so yeah don't be surprised

They suck don't they

Yeah it's normal. Suffered with them for a couple of years when I was 11 or so. Don't worry!

They suck ass! I actually thought death was imminent!

I don't really suffer from them though. I've had one before... I was lying on the couch relaxing at the time which I found strange

Do you suffer from any kind of sleep condition Lee?

Nope, none whatsoever. I sleep well... although last night I woke up feeling scared a couple of times.

I had an ex who used to get them at night time, but she used to have that "witch on the chest" condition.

I went through a stage of having them Lee for no reason, they are awful aren't they? I didn't have any particular worries at the time which made it worse as I thought I must have some crazy underlying problems. There was no reason for them an they did stop in time. Hopefully it will be a one off for you but try if you can not to worry about more as that worry may cause another.

I had those too (I know I sound like a neurotic wreck) but they were the worst kind. Still gave the odd one now and then but know what they are more now.

Yeah, the thought of another one is making me nervous .. my stomach is in knots and I'm having to force myself to breat (if you know what I mean)

Hopefully it was just a one off :(

Aw Lee :hug: I know how you feel, hopefully it was a one off, they are god horrible things

It was really hard just to sleep next to her. She'd be going mad, and I couldn't wake her up or anything. She had some horrific visions, and some really terrible experiences from them - but you would know more than I do about those.

We'd end up walking up the street at 3 am in the morning to try and clear her head. Really distressing.

Hmm, from some stuff I've just read there could be a lot of reasons. Apparently even small things like caffeine, nicotine or withdrawals from medication can all be stimulants for one. Hope you're okay Lee. :sad::hug:

panic attacks are the living hell!
they are the closest feeling you will ever get to dying without dying.

Try giving birth sheriff :hugesmile:

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I know how you feel Lee. I have had many panic attacks over the years and they can come out of nowhere for no apparent reason. You begin to imagine all sorts of awful things, mainly that of dying and that no one will find you. When I'm having one, I usually go to a neighbour. It is important to be in company, if you can, just so you feel you are not on your own. If no neighbour is available I get out of my flat asap and walk around the grounds outside or sit on a bench making sure there are people about, just in case. I also keep paper bags at hand, remarkably they do calm me a little. When the panic attack is finally over, even though it seems to last ages, you can feel pretty shattered as if your energy has been spent. They are really frightening but you are not alone. And the most important thing is to tell yourself 'no I'm not going to die and I'm going to fight this.' Stay strong.

..yeah, I think it was me that made the thread Lee, I had one a little while ago...I was in the dentist waiting room and I thought I was having a heart attack..seriously..but then I think I made it worse because I tried to hide everything from other people in there, so they didn't make a fuss...

My panic attacks used to consist of me worrying that I would run of breath, not be able to breathe at all and die, I used to hate them but they take you by such suprise

I would see your doctor for a check up lee, check your resting heart rate at intervals through the day.
Following a car accident years ago I was given beta blockers for a racing pulse 4 months later! I had no idea why or how it was happening as I felt fine.

I had beta blockers too Kizzy. I still have repeat prescription but thankfully now can control breathing etc that helps when I have an attack.

They are really distressing. The worst for me was I knew I was having it but couldn't move or alert anyone..I can relate to walking the streets to clear your head fresh air works wonders.

Thank you y'all :) its reassuring to know that they do happen for no reason.

Aw man.. I feel like I'm going to have another one. This is bloody awful!

Lee, it's dead easy for me to say this but you have to try and relax....is someone in with you? You need to distract yourself, talk about any **** but don't think about it if you can... ring someone if no-one is in with you. If not get one fresh air and take really deep breaths and concentrate on your breathing.....I used to feel mine moving from my toes (weird thing but that's the only way I can describe it) and if I breathed slowly I could stop them...try not to panic as this will make you hyperventilate.....just in through your nose and out through your mouth. Let me know when you are feeling better....