Scooter86
08-02-18, 16:32
Hey folks,
It’s been a while since I’ve had a full on panic attack where you think for sure you’re having a heart attack. Anyway, I got up from my desk to get a tissue and all of a sudden I felt this pressure in my chest and had a brief moment where I felt it hard to breath. Then I got this cool flush throughout my chest and extremities.
So for sure I thought, heart attack - it’s been on my mind because I did first aid training yesterday (gee, do you think this helped my attack, hearing about all the different things that can go wrong with someone for 8 hours?). Anyway, I guess I’m just surprised it happened because it’s been so long - I hate how it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been anxious for it always blindsides you. But I digress.
I did a cbt thought record and it helped very slightly. I’m still feeling like I’m just on the edge of a full blown panic attack. I’m trying to watch my breathing and just reassure and be kind to myself. Then I remembered I like messaging on here for support when I’m having trouble - community support is very much appreciated. Does anyone else get these brief tightnesses in their chest, feeling foggy or woozy, weak and overall doomed when they have a panic attack? Also I guess a bit of tunnel vision too, like your ears are becoming a bit blocked?
Thanks, I wish you all the best
S
It’s been a while since I’ve had a full on panic attack where you think for sure you’re having a heart attack. Anyway, I got up from my desk to get a tissue and all of a sudden I felt this pressure in my chest and had a brief moment where I felt it hard to breath. Then I got this cool flush throughout my chest and extremities.
So for sure I thought, heart attack - it’s been on my mind because I did first aid training yesterday (gee, do you think this helped my attack, hearing about all the different things that can go wrong with someone for 8 hours?). Anyway, I guess I’m just surprised it happened because it’s been so long - I hate how it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been anxious for it always blindsides you. But I digress.
I did a cbt thought record and it helped very slightly. I’m still feeling like I’m just on the edge of a full blown panic attack. I’m trying to watch my breathing and just reassure and be kind to myself. Then I remembered I like messaging on here for support when I’m having trouble - community support is very much appreciated. Does anyone else get these brief tightnesses in their chest, feeling foggy or woozy, weak and overall doomed when they have a panic attack? Also I guess a bit of tunnel vision too, like your ears are becoming a bit blocked?
Thanks, I wish you all the best
S