Electric_Worry
17-09-10, 19:06
I understand this topic has been discussed a number of times before, but I'm wondering if people can offer their own views, experiences and reassurance.
I had my first panic attack only recently and I won't lie, it scared the hell out of me. It was without a shadow of a doubt one of the worst experiences of my life. I made an appointment with the doctor the next day and he prescribed me slow-release propranalol which has calmed me down substantially. Over the following days I managed to regain some of my confidence back and have not stopped my anxiety letting me go places and being around people.
Now, although I feel calmer and have grown in confidence since the attack, I am still concerned about my chest. I find it extremely difficult to take my mind off it and I'm constantly worried about having a heart-attack or it purely just stopping. When I get too worked up I can feel my heart start to flutter, which is one of my main concerns. I've had it happen about 10 times in my life and they rarely last longer than a second or two. It's such an abrupt sensation and stops me in my tracks as I cough and instantly put my hand on my chest. Now it's as though I am always on edge and waiting for the next flutter.
Is this a common thing for anyone else and if so, how have you dealt with it? Also, do you have any advice on how to take my mind away from being fixated on my heart?
Any input is welcome. Thanks.
I had my first panic attack only recently and I won't lie, it scared the hell out of me. It was without a shadow of a doubt one of the worst experiences of my life. I made an appointment with the doctor the next day and he prescribed me slow-release propranalol which has calmed me down substantially. Over the following days I managed to regain some of my confidence back and have not stopped my anxiety letting me go places and being around people.
Now, although I feel calmer and have grown in confidence since the attack, I am still concerned about my chest. I find it extremely difficult to take my mind off it and I'm constantly worried about having a heart-attack or it purely just stopping. When I get too worked up I can feel my heart start to flutter, which is one of my main concerns. I've had it happen about 10 times in my life and they rarely last longer than a second or two. It's such an abrupt sensation and stops me in my tracks as I cough and instantly put my hand on my chest. Now it's as though I am always on edge and waiting for the next flutter.
Is this a common thing for anyone else and if so, how have you dealt with it? Also, do you have any advice on how to take my mind away from being fixated on my heart?
Any input is welcome. Thanks.