Am I having panic attacks?
I have attacks that have pretty much all of the symptoms of panic attacks when I look it up online, it lasts about the same time, everything’s the same.. except I usually feel it coming on. For a couple hours before it I feel very emotional (I never realise I’m going to have a panic attack though), and then for 5-30 minutes before I feel terrible and know something horrible’s going to happen. It’s only within 10 minutes of the actual panic attack that I realise that’s what’s going to happen, but I’m wondering if these are really panic attacks. Everything is the same, but all the books say it’s sudden. Is it possible that I’m having panic attacks and I can somewhat feel it coming on in the half hour before it happens?
Have you had your blood sugar tested? Hypoglycemia has similar symptoms to Panic Attacks, but you can feel it coming on slowly. Do you feel that "Impending Doom" or about to die feeling? Fear of losing your mind? That is a Panic Attack. Don’t try to fight them, only makes it worse.Causes more anxiety. Psyche yourself into trying to have one when you are not. Keep at it and you can gain control of them. Hypnosis also works great for this. I had them for years and none of the drugs they prescribed, got rid of them. Just a good hypnotherapist. Good Luck.
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Comment from pat c
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:18 pm
I can feel for you. I have them too. they can come on very quickly but I have also known when they were going to happen earlier on. your heart started running away, you feel like your going to die for no reason.you need to see your dr for it. I am a nurse and still dont know what causes mine.
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Comment from Cindy D
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Have you had your blood sugar tested? Hypoglycemia has similar symptoms to Panic Attacks, but you can feel it coming on slowly. Do you feel that "Impending Doom" or about to die feeling? Fear of losing your mind? That is a Panic Attack. Don’t try to fight them, only makes it worse.Causes more anxiety. Psyche yourself into trying to have one when you are not. Keep at it and you can gain control of them. Hypnosis also works great for this. I had them for years and none of the drugs they prescribed, got rid of them. Just a good hypnotherapist. Good Luck.
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Comment from Nykki
Time January 13, 2010 at 5:07 pm
I feel for you…. I just started having them myself about 3 months ago (same symptoms). I went to the doctor and was told that I was having panic attacks and was prescribed xanax they helped me alot. I hope you’re able to be seen by a Doctor, I personally think it would be the best thing for anyone who has these symptoms. Good Luck, Hope you feel some relief soon!
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Comment from peppersham
Time January 13, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Panic attacks happen very fast with little or no warning.Usually when you get stressed with something.I think you should look at what you are doing or something going on in your life.Its probably not a real panic attack.They usually leave you helpless.Since you know what to expect and know ahead of time you are able to deal with it.So cheer up your fine!
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