huge panic attack today

[insideout20]

woke up, felt ok, heartrate was low, then got up to have a shower, legs started shaking, heart rate was about 150, horrible !

now this doesn't scare me too much, I'm used to it

is it normal for the rest of the day for your heart to be about 100-120 ? as mine is racing al day after this

I really hope citalopram will end this nightmare for me

[Ellecee]

I know for myself, once I start down panic lane, I'm usually there for a while. Senses heightened and such. So, for me, yes a higher heart rate for even a couple of days is normal if I'm not coping well.

I hope you get some relief soon!

[insideout20]

thanks. yesterday I sat about the house and my heart rate was about 60bpm yet I was feeling tingling and shortness of breath etc which I just find really strange

where as today I had the panic attack in the morning and fast heart all day and dizzy but didn't feel as anxious all day..

it's just bizarre lol

[Ethansmom]

I'm also taking citalopram for anxiety and panic disorder. It's only been just under three weeks. Do you find it's helping at all?

[Colin44]

When my panic comes on I lie on my back with my legs elevated and focus on my breathing. Usually sorts the heart rate panic out.