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Posted 12/4/2014 8:24 AM (GMT 0)
hello :) i am a 22 year old female and have been experiencing anxiety with panic attacks since August this year. I have been to a psychologist and have learned various breathing and relaxation techniques which have proved somewhat useful.. my question is, is it possible to get random feelings of anxiety and panic without actually feeling anxious? lately i've noticed that i will get a brief second where i feel 'dizzy' for no apparent reason and after i will feel very shaken up with heart racing, hot flash, tight in neck etc without having an actual panic attack. Can this be a symptom of panic? or should i be doing some new blood work? I feel that it is often worse on days where i spend alot of time on my Mac and phone but don't know whether it's a coincidence lol

Any reply is appreciated :) xxx
Posted 12/4/2014 8:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Sweetielol

Firat of a big welcome to the forum I am pleased you have found us as I know you will get good support here from the members who will be able to relate to what you are going through with your anxiety.

Sorry to hear you have been experiencing anxiety and panic attacks but pleased to read you have already seen a psychologist and have learned the breathing and relaxation techniques as you they really do help to manage symptoms of anxiety.

Yes it is possible to get random feelings of anxiety without having a full blown panic attack and the symptoms you mentioned can all be related to anxiety but if things are worrying you a trip to see your doctor would be in order.

Keep posting

Hibee
Posted 12/4/2014 10:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Sweetielol :) Welcome to the forum :)

I have to agree with Hibee.. All the symtoms that you mentioned can and do happen without needing to have a full blown panic attack.. They happen to me regularly! Especially the dizzy feeling, seem to feel like I'm going to pass out randomly for no reason! But if there is anything specifically worrying you then speak to the doc about it :) ..but the chances are it's just anxiety playing up!

Try not to focus to much on the odd symptoms/feelings you have, heart racing etc.. because this tends to make all the other ones happen too which can bring on a panic attack!

Keep posting, I'm sure you'll get support here :)

CT
Posted 12/4/2014 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi SL and welcome!

I am glad to hear of all the good work you have been doing to gain recovery and learn to manage your anxiety...good on you! I wish you continued success in these efforts!

I will agree with the others, and say that I had a similar experience. My anxiety also changed as I went through therapy. My daily full blown anxiety attacks stopped, but I did still (and at times still do) have random symptoms.

The difference now, it that I have the tools to use for relief.;)

It is not unusual for random symptoms to come and go...even morph, so continued use of coping skills is important. If you would like some new ideas, as well as other information...here is the link to our Resources, filled with great material!


https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206


Post with us anytime. We understand and support is key.:)

Scaredy Cat

Posted 12/4/2014 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sweetie!

That feeling of dizziness tends to come with mild hyperventilation so just keep working on your breathing exercises and slowly but surely you should see this start to fade away!
Posted 12/4/2014 6:39 PM (GMT 0)

Park12 said...
Hi Sweetie!

That feeling of dizziness tends to come with mild hyperventilation

BINGO! You are absolutely correct. I was on vacation last week in Thailand and felt quite relaxed but I was still staggering around Bangkok like a drunk because I was hyperventilating. When this happened I immediately made a conscious effort to slow my breathing down. In fact, some people use the old paper bag trick which works quite well.
Posted 12/4/2014 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
I think your feeling dizzy is causing the panic attack afterwards.
Posted 12/5/2014 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for your replies, there's comfort knowing that others understand how scary these symptoms can be lol and CT I get the exact same way! It's weird coz sometimes I think maybe it's stress related coz the last semester of uni was full on but it's over now so I'm getting all hypochondriac with it and self diagnosing haha I will work on my breathing and see what happens :) xx
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