AM I HAVING A PANIC ATTACK?? PLEASE HELp!!?
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A panic attack is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which four (or more) of the following symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes: \n\nPalpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate \nSweating \nTrembling or shaking \nSensations of shortness of breath or smothering \nFeeling of choking \nChest pain or discomfort \nNausea or abdominal distress \nFeeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint \nDerealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself) \nFear of losing control or going crazy \nFear of dying \nParesthesias (numbness or tingling sensations) \nChills or hot flushes
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Your symptoms and your prior diagnoses seem indicative of chronic panic attacks. Do you suddenly get nervous almost jumpy, begin sweating, have shortness of breath and what can only be described as chest pains when these attacks happen? If so, I would probably have to go with my first assessment. You may want to see your doctor and let him know of all of these symptoms (should they apply to you). He can then prescribe an anti-anxiety medication such as valium, xanax, buspar, etc. Do you have any idea what causes them? Have you suffered a traumatic experience in the past that could have been the basis for this? What generally trigger's this? Sometimes simple panic attacks happen as we remember or are exposed to a situation that is similar to a negative/traumatic experience in ones past. Also, panic attacks and some fears stem from the unknown. Have you heard of the phrase, "What you don't know won't hurt you?" This doesn't apply to people who suffer from panic attacks. The best way to combat this is to research what it is that scares you and trigger's these symptoms. To understand ones problem is to put oneself at ease. Try not to read too much into a situation as this will just increase your anxiety and make it worse. Have you heard of the K.I.S.S. Principle? It stands for Keep It Simple Stupid/Silly. The last "S" is part of the original phrase as Silly is a new variation. Don't take it personally. Anyways, life is already complicated enough without having our own fears and anxieties flare up and make life worse. Try to get to the bottom of this as it can be a learned behavior as a way to compensate for traumatic experiences in your past. I hope that I have been of some help to you in this endeavor. Good Luck to you!\n\nps: Anxiety will increase ones blood pressure and the lack of help and confusion will eventually fuel your anger making things worse. Keep calm as you don't want to give yourself a stroke as it could happen when left unchecked. \n\n\npps: That reminds me, also see your doctor about a blood pressure medication and to also recommend a good therapist as it will provide you with an outlet for your stress. Don't be worried about shame or stigma as over 50% of all Americans suffer from one kind of mental illness or another (no matter how mild of how bad it could be). You are in the majority in this respect. Remember, there is no shame in wanting to get better.\n\nppps: The stress that you are undergoing will lead to a build up of stomach acids which will create heartburn and if left unchecked GERD and/or esophageal varices (an ulcer in the esophagus where it meets your stomach opening), and eventually a gastric ulcer. Eat a lil something low in salt, sugar, fat and acid. This will allow the excess acids to work on the food and not your insides. BTW, sugary, salty and fatty foods will also elevate stomach acids. On a holistic note: I read that the drinking of certain types (not any and all) of vinegar will help to neutralize stomach acids. This makes sense as vinegar is an alkali and will neutralize acid. In any case, always consult your doctor before taking anything to help ease your problems as there may be an allergic or adverse reaction that you don't want to find out about the hard way.
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Have you had any panic attacks? \n-Sweating\n-Shaking\n-Racing thoughts\n-Choking feeling\n-Trouble breathing\n-Racing heart beat\n\nYou might...talk to your doctor about it.  If you feel constantly in anxeity there could be a deeper root or you could be developing or have anxeity disorder.  Call your doctor and talk to him about it
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sounds like angina which is a heart condition.\n    also could be cause of a bad case of nerves.\n          i would go to a doctor like yesterday.\n\n                just let us all know ok? cause we all worry about you .
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Actually someone may have suggested to you that you may have heart problems,  You have gone through the tests and nothing has showed up.  If there was a problem believe me you would have been notified or admitted to the hospital from the emergency room.\n   Now you are dealing with a little anxiety, better address this problem before it starts ballooning into full scale panic attacks. \n   Trust in the doctors diagnosis, If you still are not convinced get a second opinion, make sure you also submit all your lab work and tests  so the new doctor has something to work with.\n   Just kick back smile and say to yourself It wasn't a heart attack or I wouldn't be sitting here right now.
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It really sounds like you are having panic attacks or problems with anxiety.  This can be brought on by "the change of life", However I would recommend you go see your family doctor or your OB.  It sounds like you may need a hormone replacement.
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It could possibly a panic attack.  Does it usually happen during a stressful time at work or something?  Many of those sypmtoms are consistant with people who have panic disorders. I suggest going to an anxiety disorders website, and maybe even looking into medication.  Another symptom is worrying about it for at least a week after one happens.  Also, the thing about night is it allows your mind to relax, meaning stressful thoughts get through more easily.  I hope this helps you.\n\nJust so you know, it happens to often for it to be a heart attack.  He would probably be dead right now if it were.  However, that doesn't rule out a heart problem.  You should probably go see a doctor.  I just thought I would reinforce what the other responders were saying.  I really think there is a good chance of it being a panic attack.  I have a lot of experience with them.  Also ask him if he feels he is in danger of dying during the episodes, and if he has every struggled with anxiety  \n\nwww.adaa.org is a good webite to check his sypmtoms against those of panic disorder.\n\nI really hopes this helps you.
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YES...I have full blown panic disorder.  It is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain chemistry.  My doctor gave me birth control for it because most of my panic attacks are from my raging hormones.  It does happen to me.  I am a hypocondriac, I have a little O.C.D, and I have Panic Dissorder. And yes, I was diagnosed with them. Trust me...the best thing to do about it is to learn how to tell yourself that the things that are going on in your head are NOT true.  Your not going to die, your heart is NOT in your throat, and you are NOT crazy.  I have to tell myself that every single day.  I have them in the morning and at night.  I feel like im dreaming durring the day too. I have not felt normal since I was about 13 and I am now 18.  Please do whatever you can to contact a doctor and get it under control before it gets worse. Best of luck you you...seriously
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i had a severe panic attack 3 yrs back\nsince then i am on meds.\nvisit the following site\nwww.freedomfromfear.org
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Hi, I am sorry to hear this.  You didn't state if this has always happened to you or not?!  If it is something new you are experiencing then I would really speak to a Doc.  Sometimes a load of stress in other areas of your life can make you heart race and do funny things.  It isn't uncommon to have panic attacks when stressed or nervous.  There are probably a lot of options out there to help you with out taking meds. I would really talk to your family doctor as soon as you can, just to make sure there isn't something majorly wrong.  Take Care of yourself and remember you are the best judge of yourself and what you need.  Sending you lots of smiles :) :) :)
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It is called an anxiety attack! You have phobaphobia- the fear of having an attack and\npossibly of being embarresed in front of your family or friends. You may fear you are going to have a heart attack and die. Finally, you may fear that you are going crazy! You must find out \nwhat is going on. You don't need lots of drugs and expensive doctors. You need the knowledge of just what the causes are, or what may trigger an attack. Read the paperback " Hope and Help for Your Nerves" by Dr. Claire\nWeekes. It should be in your library. Once you find out what is really going on, YOU will be in control. Some counseling, some xanax, and some reading, might be all that you require.You\nmay expect this to take a year or two, but remember that YOU have the power to lessen\nthe severity and frequency of these attacks.\nNote: stress is a leading cause. If you are always arguing at home or being bullied by someone else, it's time to find out, without paying shrinks thousands of dollars. They are\nprobably crazier than you are. YOU have the\nPOWER and you are your own worst enemy!\nDo it and give me 10 points.
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If you feel that this problem is not normal for you then my advise would be to go to the doctor. I have had that happen and it was a anxiety attack. You would be surprised  how many people old or young have them. IF it continues the doctor will put you on a medication to help you feel better. Dont worry what your parents say its your body not theirs  good luck and I hope you feel better.
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I would guess anxiety/panic attack.  I was physically ill also for quite some time before my last attack.  The E.R. doesn't deal with mental health issues very well; they're always looking for a physical cause.  I'd suggest while you're waiting, seek the advise of a councelor who deals with mental health in your area.  Please don't wait long though, as anxiety can snowball and get out of control without help.  Good luck to you, and I hope you let us know how things work out.
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It may just be anxiety attacks, but you should visitor the doctor first of all just to make sure.  If it's anxiety attacks, then stop, take big deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.  Imagine breathing in calm and breathing out stress.  You should continue this for a few minutes and feel better.  If you try this now and it works, then it probably is just stress, in which case, you can buy some Bach's remedy and put a few drops under your tongue whenever you feel this coming on.  Then do your breathing.\n\nI've just seen your additional notes.  I had an irregular heart beat and this was picked up during pregnancy.  I think pregnancy puts extra strain on the heart.  You really should go to the doc asap.\n\nhttp://www.angelic1healing.com
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This is mind of late, but still not in the panic stage.  If possible, an x-ray would be nice...\n\nhttp://www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,5398,00.html
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I have had this many times and it sounds like an anxiety attack. You become so afraid that you start breathing fast and hyperventilate. I was told to hold my breath and count to ten, after i had slowed my breathing down I didn't feel dizzy any more. I thought I was going to die when this started happening  to me and it seemed to get worse each time. When I realized I could control it and it was me being afraid that caused the problem, it has not happened again for several years. I am not a doctor, but these same symptoms happened to me.
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It is most likely an anxiety or panic attack.  They feel very similar but have a few difference.  You deal with them both in the same way though...A few recommendations:\n\n1. Take a hot bath and/or listen to some very familar music.  Loud music might do it for you or soft music...the most important thing is that it is really familiar.\n\n2.  Try natural herbs to calm yourself down.  One I highly recommend is Valerion Root, you can buy it in pill form at Walmart for like 3 bucks.  It stinks pretty bad when you open the bottle but it doesn't have any taste when you swallow them.  They have a great calming effect.\n\n3. Remember to breath.  And I don't just mean breath deeply, but breathing at all.  When you have a bad enough anxiety attack, you can literally forget to breath.  It causes the chest pains and such to feel even worse.  Sitting and just focusing on breathing for a couple minutes can help calm your body down.\n\n4. Talk to someone friendly.  Someone detached from the situation.  Make sure it isn't someone who will judge you or you will feel is judging you.  Even if you don't talk about the situation juts having a friendly face around can actually calm you down alot and get your mind off of it.\n\nI know the feelings you get with these things is horrible and can make you feel like you are dying.  Many people go to doctors for them but a few, like me, have found that we can learn to cope on our own.  The main thing to remember is to not make any rash decisions when you feel like that...no matter how bad it feels, it will pass. Good luck! :)