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Posted 5/21/2012 7:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all
In all my panic attacks I never felt shortness of breath , My feeling was dizziness , feeling of losing control and unsteadiness as if my legs are running out of my body , Has anyone else experienced this.
Posted 5/21/2012 10:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes they are common symptoms of a panic attack you are not alone on that one.

Hibee
Posted 5/21/2012 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
I think each person is different and may experience some symptoms and not others. Can also be each episode is different as well.

I dont get palpitations that much but get tension in the upper limbs at times. Sometimes I even get tingly in the arms and verging degrees of shortness ness in breath (last night being the worse so far)
Posted 5/21/2012 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
I get sensations as if someone were chocking me and feel like I am going to throw up. I never throw up, but it is hard to breathe when this happens.
Posted 5/21/2012 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
Ofcourse there is this classic symptom of running away from the place where panic has occurred right?.

I even had situations where while rushing away from the place I froze as If I can't move but I actually did move and went back.

Its funny and scary :) :(
Posted 5/21/2012 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
I have to agree with the others. It can be different with each person. I wake up with feelings of uneasiness, feeling like my body is shaking inside. dizziness, feeling alone and just not me. I have been experiencing these feeling for about 7 months now. I am trying to do this with out meds but it does affect your whole life. I am grouchy, forgetful, feel unworthy and alone. Now saying that, this is how I feel at my worst. I have gotten better and am actually able to fuction and do things. When I am at my worst, I can not do these things. The one thing that has helped me is God and my faith. Without him and my family and my B/F. I do not believe I would be here today.

If you do not already know him and have a relationship with him, then I encourage you to do so. Get to really know him and he will help you through this.
We as humans think we can do it all by ourselves. Well I can tell you that this is not true. I am 60, and so for trying to to it on my own has never worked for me. Now that I know the Lord, things are turning around for me.

Hoping I have helped you today.

Love in Christ
Posted 5/21/2012 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
I agree a big part of anxiety is the uncertainty and the feel to control and explain each and every bodily sensation .

The key is to let go and belief in higher power helps the cause.
Posted 5/21/2012 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi flower_girl and welcome!

I am sorry to hear that you have experienced such tough anxiety symptoms and feelings that they cause...however, it sounds as if you are trying to find some help through your faith and that it great. (as a gentle reminder though, please see rule #6...we want to respect the fact that members all have different views as to their higher power)

What else have you looked into for treatment? If you are wanting to avoid medication, there are other ways to relieve anxiety...therapy for instance. Many members, including myself, have found this invaluable in their anxiety management!

We also have an Anxiety-Panic Resource Guide (main page, 2nd post) It is full of self-help ideas and links to sites that teach breathing and relaxation exercises. If practiced daily, they can reduce many of the symptoms mentioned in your post.:)

Keep talking with us as well...it is helpful to be among those who understand what you are going through!

Take care,

Scaredy Cat
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