Was this a panic attack?

[MissSunshine]

I've posted this here, as most of my anxiety is due to health anxiety.

I think I have had my first panic attack of this year. Which is a major set back for me. I was doing so well.

I came back from some shopping and went to unpack.. all of a sudden I felt really sick, like i was going to vomit and then i became light headed and dizzy and my heart started beating fast and i had palpitations

I only had toast thing morning around 11am and i didnt get back from shopping untill around 1:30 so maybe its because of hunger but im soo scared this is the start of it all again :( does that sound like a panic attack?
i seem to have forgot what there like. Evil things!

[MissHDynamite]

Hello Missy.. Don't assume it was a panic attack and then start worrying. It sounds like it could have been a little release of tension maybe that you had when you were out. Don't let it set you back.. kick its butt! xx

[nomorepanic]

It sounds more like lack of food to me than panic attack. Make sure you keep eating regularly to maintain blood sugar levels.

[Nat20]

It was probably just dizziness from not eating enough that day. Make sure you eat well and stay hydrated. Even if you had a panic attack, don't worry. It's ok if we have one. Think every single person will experience a panic attack in their life. I thought that I had a bit of a relapse but I'm ok. You get back up and it's easier the second time. Take care!

[MissSunshine]

Thank you all. I was very silly going long without food.

I am finding it very hard to shift the panic feeling now even after lunch and dinner. I guess I am tired too!
Hope tomorrows a better day :(

[oh no_1]

gosh i had enough panic attacks today to last me a life time.

yeh have a rest if you are tired hun.... rest even if u cant sleep that what i was told.

[Anxious_gal]

Hey I was having episodes of suddenly feeling faint, dizzy, and breaking out in a sweat.
It happened a few times, eventually I noticed when I ate food I felt better right away!

Anxiety can make you not as hungry or you can forget to eat.
I always carry a sugary drink on me and some food
Even a

Even a nice cup of tea with sugar could help.

I'm guessing its due to my blood sugar dropping? It might be what happened to you.

[Tero]

I have all kinds of symptoms related to migraine. I can distinguish all those as more physical than the anxiety. It is physical as well but there is a very acute emotional part to panic. And suddenly it is over.