It this anxiety? or something else?

[AmandaB]

Hi Everyone,

I have suffered with anxiety for many years and I am generally a stressed and anxious person though I don't suffer from panic attacks as such.

However last night I was in a car (as a passenger) when suddenly I got this feeling I was having a stroke or heart attack, I got this really strange taste in my mouth and a hot feeling started in my chest and moved down my body. I was absolutely sure I had wet myself (i hadn't), I was terrified and I thought I was going to pass out. It only lasted about a couple of minutes.

Could this all be an anxiety attack? Ive never had these feelings before and believe me Ive had virtually every panicky feeling there is!

[Rennie1989]

It does sound like you had a moment of intense anxiety. I can understand why that made you feel very anxious indeed! Just remember that it's now over and you survived. I often get a hot flush like that when I remember something really important.

[DavidJ85]

Yep total anxiety and intense fear. Definitely not a heart attack!

[lynn1960]

it sounds like asniexty to me are you on any meds