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[MJDancer]

Hi, i just been diagnoised with panic attacks, my doctor reckons that it is because of stress. The thing is im getting panic attacks when im reading things or having a laugh with collegues or friends. Im coping well i would say but ocassionally i feel that this is it im going to have a heart attack or something because my heart is beating so fast and hard. Im only 25 and my doctor says i fit and healthy. Its just bugging that i am going dizzy quite alot, getting papitation at least 7-10 times a day and for the last 5 days my arms have felt aching and my hands are tingling (like pins and needles only not as bad)theres also a pressure on my chest. To top it all off im also experiencing sharp pains in my chest and different parts of my head and neck and my vision is sometimes blurred.

Is there any chance this will pass?

[benoo5]

hya mj,
the symptoms you describe all seem to relate to stress,and panic,but you do seem worried about the cheast pains,so i would suggest you ask your gp to refer you for an ecg,just to put your mind at rest.
its good that your seeking early treatment..best wishes..bryan

[Meg]

Dear MJ,

Every chance these will pass !! The following are all common symptoms of anxiety.


Cardiovascular
Dizzyness
lightheadedness
rapid heartbeat that I can feel it in my ears
skipping of my heart, like a irregular heartbeat
Chest pain
heart palpitations


Respiratory
Shortness of breath
Can’t get enough air
Breathing quickly

Sensory/ neurological
a loss of balance
trembling fine and very violent when extreme
spacey
shaky,
Internally shaking
headaches
hot flushes
inability to concentrate
unreality
short bursts of head "buzzing"
intolerant of heat
vertigo
feeling like I'm vibrating or the floor is moving beneath me like at the funfair.
feeling like I'm walking sideways
feel disconnected from reality
Sweating
Can't decide on things, confusion
tingling or numb feeling in parts of my body
sweats and chills
sweaty feet and palms
cold hands and feet
hot face and ears
Tight band around head
Clumsiness

GI
stomach rumbling/ churning
nausea
queasiness
constipation,
diarrhoea,
Nausea/abdo pain leading to vomiting
IBS
Swallowing air leading to vomiting
Heartburn
tension in pit of stomach


ENT
dry mouth
ears ringing
Sometimes hearing loss
hot face and ears
Dizziness
lightheadedness



Vision
seeing "spots" or ‘floaters’
double vision
sensitivity to light
Blurred Vision
pressure in eyes


Muscular
tight/lump in throat
weak in the knees
Muscle pain
Chest pain
Cramping
Tight muscles
Neck pain
tight shoulders
Jaw Tightness/Pain

Mood and feelings
I feel very low/sad and tearful after the body symptoms have subsided.
Restlessness
Extreme fatigue
overwhelming thought of certain death
Thoughts of wanting to flee
Terrified I’ll forget who I am
Obsessive frightening thoughts
disappointed in myself which leads to depression and sadness
Highly emotionally charged
Scared out of my mind
Feeling of unreality
Scary thoughts
overpowering feeling of dread
Want to crawl out of my skin
Racing thoughts

Feel better now to see how few you have ?!


To help the pins and needles and dizzyness slow down your breathing to the count of 2 in and 4 out.
Get out and do some exercise, also take up something like Yoga or Tai'chi to learn to breath correctly and relax totally.
Vit B complex as well as a vit /Min complex .
Don't avoid anything.





Meg

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[nomorepanic]

Thanks for the list Radar

I will add them to my Symptoms page!

Nicola

[MJDancer]

Thanks for the advice radar