My body aches, tense jaw, neck and Shoulders feel tight. Feel depressed and embarrassed.

Any ways to get past this stage? Tips welcome

So a 3 years ago I was with some one witch was a very toxic relationship and I started to develop a weird attack In the attack I start coughing and my nose gets blocked and it gets very hard to breathe as hard enough to get a puffer and my vision gets blurry my body gets itchy I have been to doctors they just tell me that I have allergies but I have allergies all my life I have never experienced that attack before??? I broke up with my man 1 year ago and it hasn’t happened since I’ve left him but the other day i was having some fight with a very close friend and I was very hurt by them and all of a sudden I got that attack My heart starts to beat fast and my nose closed up and it was hard to breath and vision getting blurry But no coughing and no sneezing or itchiness this time ??? Can someone plz help idk what it is I’ve been to doctors and I’ve had blood test they all say I’m just allergy but it doesn’t make sense to me ?

I feel like when I’m in it it is absolute hell on earth like contemplating 🔫 feeling, but when it’s done it’s like I am back to normal and completely forget it even happened…

One night about three months ago, at a fight party, I had drank a reign energy drink (300mg of caffeine). After about an hour and half after it slipped my mind that I had drank it and I started to partake in doing some coke that was there. After 3 or 4 small lines (not all at once), I was sitting down on the couch and felt a rush go up my body. Suddenly my heart rate went through the roof and I couldn’t control my breathing. I laid down and was able to calm it down but as soon as I sat back up it came back harder and I wouldn’t be able to get it to go away again.

I stayed in the panic for about an hour and a half after that, unable to stand because my legs became wobbly. My buddy who was a Paramedic was able to stop by and put an IV in my arm which helped me calm down and I was able to go home that night and sleep after a few hours. Four days later I ended up going back to the ER for another panic attack.

For a few weeks after that I would continue to have panic attacks at least once a week and I was not able to do the things i usually do such as go to work or the gym. I’ve lost 20lbs and it’s now been almost three months and I’m still not back to normal. Though some of the symptoms have gotten better, I still have moments of panic (minor compared to what they were). I still feel weakness throughout my body some days. I’ve been to a cardiologist and endocrinologist. The cardiologist says my heart is good.

Has anyone else ever had this and is there a way out of it to get back to normal?? Is it possible that I caused a chemical imbalance in my brain such as dopamine and serotonin that night and it is taking a LONG time to recover ?? Thank you in advance for any feedback.

Hi all, I’ve never posted on Reddit before but really feeling the need for support and advice. I’ve been struggling a lot with back to back panic attacks that last for hours on end. Some days it feels like the entire day is one big panic attack. I think what’s happening is that they are stopping but in the time in between them I am so dysregulated by the panic attacks and fear of it never stopping that I don’t actually feel settled. Like I feel lingering symptoms after the major intense symptoms have passed. The best way I can describe it is it feels like edging a panic attack and then having one and then coming down then edging the next one. It honestly feels like hell this time it’s been going on for around 5 days in a row it really affects my ability to function and sleep and I am absolutely exhausted. Does anyone have any tips for navigating this or stopping the cycle it once it starts? I have trauma and this past episode started Thursday night when I had a really hard talk with a friend. So the initial trigger was the talk but then it kinda spiraled and I started having panic attacks about my fear of having panic attacks and dying from the strain I feel it is putting on my body to have so many so many days in a row. This is not the first time this has happened and I’m scared I’m gonna die and one day my body will give out on me. Really could use any words of encouragement or comfort or relating. 🙏🏽

Recently I had a severe weed induced panic attack, last week on Wednesday, and was beating very hard it has been a week pretty much and I am feeling pain in my palm and chest, and it's concerning me that my heart is beating very quietly but kinda fast, and I've been feeling lightheaded a lot this evening, I've checked my heart rate and it seems OK, but I'm still a bit concerned, should I go to the hospital just in case? Or is this just apart of the process, 15 years old btw

It was a remote interview too. I don't know why I got so anxious. My hands started shaking, I was sweating, heart racing, bright red face. I was panicing so bad I couldn't bring myself to get on the interview call. I emailed the lady who was supposed to interview me and I lied and said I was having trouble getting online. She never responded I feel like I might have blown my chances. Causing even more panic. I don't know why my doctor refuses to prescribe me a benzodiazepine or refer me for a behavioral consultation. I have been open about having panic attacks in certain situations before. His response is always "you don't seem like an anxious person situational anxiety is normal." Which I understand, but having it to this extent is not. I'm so mad at myself that I basically probably botched my chances for this job. UGH. Does anyone else find the U.S medical system to be an absolute joke?

It’s never been this bad. I can hardly bring myself to shower and i don’t know why. I’ve been taking baths and using dry shampoo or washing my hair in the sink (I’m a female). I don’t “stink” but i can’t find myself to shower sometimes. Soon as i get in that enclosed space i panic and freak out and can’t be in there. This just started recently, I’ve never had fears over a shower .

I am medicated and see a doctor, but have been under a lot of stress from work lately which is when my panic really gets going. So maybe that’s it?

Anyone found a way to overcome this? It’s really embarrassing at this point, I’m 28 years old.

So I use to get panic attacks all the time. So much so that I had to get on an SSRI medication. I take Zoloft. This is another thing that really helped me is this parable

Zoloft 6 Months At 100mg | Did I Ruin My Life? Maybe so, maybe not, we’ll see | The Chinese Farmer https://youtu.be/It-6lFYk8VE

Hi! So I’m not diagnosed with anything, but I am currently in therapy and trying to figure some stuff out. I feel like my whole life, whenever I get upset it’s felt like the world is ending and I won’t be able to stop crying and I’ll start hyperventilating. (When I was really little I would projectile vomit every time I cried because I couldn’t breathe lol). This wasn’t really a problem until I got in a serious relationship. Now, every time we have a serious conversation, even if it’s not a big deal, I’ll feel like nothing will ever be okay again, won’t be able to stop crying, and hyperventilate. I’ve tried everything to just… not do that, but I can’t control it. And then I feel bad and it gets worse. It’s like an overwhelming sad, panicky, bad feeling that I can’t shake. Even if I calm myself down, the second I think about the sad feeling again it gets overwhelming. But I don’t feel like I’m dying or having a heart attack, which I’ve heard is more common with panic attacks. Sorry for the long message. Any ideas? Anyone experienced something like this?

Do christmas shoes give anyone a panick attack?

Ok so I have been able to do this for..... like ever. I will be in a full blown panic attack, heart going, can't breath, racing thoughts.... and I can just stop.

I don't always, because it takes a huge amount of energy, but I just lock it all down.

Its just gone.

I am seeking help with a counsoler, and was having a panic attack during a session, and she was trying to help. It was only making things worse so I told her I would stop.

And I did.

I understand that this probably isn't common, but she seemed really taken aback at this.

Please tell me someone else can do this too

Had to rush to the bathroom heart beating wildly and arms started to go numb. Took a quick shower now im shaking

I feel it coming and I’m trying to just let it happen and not fight it. Can someone please talk to me?

So for the past 5 years I’ve been putting off meds for my anxiety and panic attacks and I honestly have had enough living my life ruled by panic and I’m finally gonna give in and take medication. I have 1 issue I don’t know which ones to take I have 2 different types, I have lexapro and Zoloft which were prescribed to me through an online doctor about 4 months ago. I’m stuck and don’t know which ones to take. Any insight which one you guys benefitted the most, and with least possible side effects?

I wake up in the middle of the night with the feeling that I’m in hell. It feels like the universe is resetting, like everything will keep getting worse forever and ever. If feels so real it makes me think that maybe I’m really there. What if I’m really in hell? I just want to know if this is a panic attack

I’ve had side affects before on antidepressants, I was previously on Fluoxetine and I had a loss of vision. I have since switched to Citalopram which is supposed to help with both anxiety and depression. Before starting citalopram, I had never had a panic attack before this. I have since had two panic attacks with loss of sensation in both my arms and legs each time. I am worried that this will become a more common thing, however, I don’t want to lower my dosage as it has helped greatly for my depression.

I imagine so many people in this sub are here having constant panic attacks because of unresolved PtSD from some sort of trauma. But then why do we turn around and become our own villain / bully to ourselves? Or at least I find myself being the hardest on myself , a perfectionist and it makes me have these panic attacks

My chest gets really cold and tight when I get panic attacks and I’ve tried taking a cold shower or holding ice in my hand before and it seems to do absolutely nothing for me. All I can do is crawl on the floor and distract myself by eating bread but even then it still takes forever to ride out and feels like I’m dying the whole time. Anybody have similar experiences?

Tldr: Health Anxious Guy also with panic attack issues trying to get better wants to formulate a plan to use CBT and self therapy

Hello Guys. I am 26 years old Male. For the past 6-7 months my anxiety has been really high with frequent panic attacks. Tho i always had very spaced out anxiety and panic episodes since i was 17 but this year it has meddled in my life too much and made me crippled. Quickly getting to the point, I cannot afford therapy right now. But I did consulted a psychiatrist and He prescribed me cipralex 10mg and right now i am in my 3rd week. Due to frequent panic attacks a GP prescribed me 10mg propranolol and a sleep relaxant and its been a week i am on it and both my psychiatrist and GP have agreed in these medications for me. I was diagnosed with Panic disorder, Anxiety, and Health anxiety. My health anxiety is my biggest concern.

I believe I do have to rewire my brain to get out of this rabid hole and that cant be done without therapy. Medications are supposed to make my brain able to rewire it and I do feel a lot better especially after propranolol and I think until i have the money to pursue therapy i would like to start self help therapy and CBT to further my progress and once i have enough money I will take some sessions to hopefully finish it off.

I need help in this regard as in how to start. I see that journaling etc helps but now that my symptoms are milder How do i journal. I mean i find it hard to follow a pattern in journaling. Plus what tools if any helped anyone of you who has been in a similar situation? AI tools, videos, prompts, anything to get me started or a plan?

recently found out i’m pregnant, we have chosen not to continue the pregnancy but my panic attacks are so fucking awful. daily almost. i have klonopin but i never really take it. i took .5mg yesterday morning and .5mg again last night. will i become addicted or have withdrawals if i do this for another week? until my abortion? i have a 2 year old so i cant not fuction. my psych said that some people are on benzos lifelong and never have an issue, they just can’t come off of them without tapering. Anyway, im just really worried about addiction/withdraw. ( cant ask my psych bc she is against me taking klonopin after she found out im pregnant but she doesnt know im terminating the pregnancy) also PLEASE dont give me shit. i have an IUD, it’s just one of those things.

I was walking the dog outside when suddenly I felt a jolt in my foot, which felt like something bit me and shot its venom into my foot. I was really confused at first, but it really hurt, so when I got back home I tried to inspect but there were no marks or signs of swelling. Still, I felt myself lose breath, I lost all sensation in arms and feet, and I thought I was going to die.

I crawled into a fetal position and tried to relax as I told myself there was no real danger and I had to get it together. My body was still so tense and I was terrified at this point so I called an ambulance (which I have never done before) to which they replied they couldn't give me any medical advice. I decided not to request an ambulance.

Long story short, this whole situation was just so bizarre. I live in Australia so the fear of getting bit by something poisonous is definitely prevalent often.

When I was 17 I struggled with consistent episodes of panic attacks because I was on strong medication. After I got off the medication it never happened again, until now. I hope it doesn't come back as I wouldn't wish panic disorders on my worst enemy.

The mere thought of being on the precipice of death and not being ready for it is excruciating. It's the worst.

has anyone ever lost weight when theyre in a bad period of panic attacks? i've been hardly eating and when i do eat i eat every 12-16 hours just to sustain myself. and its not much either. im so stressed and anxious all the time that in scared of eating now 🥲 i lost a lot of weight this past year ever since i developed panic attacks.

Hi everyone, I'm 28 and have been dealing with persistent, severe anxiety symptoms since childhood. I've been diagnosed with GAD, panic disorder, OCD, agoraphobia, and somatization disorder. My anxiety is marked by recurring physical symptoms like dizziness, near-fainting, tachycardia, sweating, nausea, and brain fog. These symptoms cycle weekly and are accompanied by intrusive thoughts and hyper-vigilance that make daily life a challenge.

I've tried a wide range of treatments, including SSRIs, SNRIs, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and other meds, but most either didn’t help or worsened my symptoms. Benzodiazepines provide some relief for panic attacks but not for generalized anxiety or OCD. I’ve also explored alternative medications like Clonidine and Lyrica without success. My symptoms are present 24/7 and i never get a break ever. When my condition flares up during the day it becomes so bad that i am not even aware im having anxiety, i just feel delusionally sick physically and mentally.

I’ve spent years undergoing medical tests (MRIs, blood work, specialist visits) to rule out physical causes, but no definitive answers have emerged. My psychiatrist suspects underlying bipolar traits, and I’m being referred to a specialist for further evaluation.

I’m looking into nardil as a next step and am curious if anyone here has had success with it for anxiety. Also open to any advice, insights, or experiences with treatment-resistant anxiety.

Okay this might sound so weird but now I can’t sleep and I am just trying to focus on my breathing.

So, I just had my first panic attack (I think) and I’m so beyond mortified. Last night, my bf had a bad night (not great family stuff, really emotional and difficult topics. It was a lot and he was going through it). I had had a packed day but rushed over and helped him get through some of his work that was due so he could wake up early for a practice. Somewhere in there, he said something, it caused a minor argument (bigger than most we have tho) and we were going back and forth. I felt so weird because on one hand I was like I need to drop this he needs to sleep, I’m gonna hate myself if I’m the reason tomorrow goes bad, and on the other I was like I’m really upset and like everything was rushing through my head. It was a moment. I shed a tear but it wasn’t like I was sobbing. We both kept saying that we cared about each other and were just confused and felt misunderstood. Point being there was no telling or anything. All of the sudden I couldn’t breathe—I don’t know how to describe it—but I couldn’t take a slow breath in and my heart started pounding, I got scared and was trying not to like sob and that made it worse. At first he was like “hey what’s going on can you breathe normally” and then quickly identified it as it got worse. I kept saying that the room wasn’t real. I don’t remember it really, but I do remember feeling so disassociated and like out of this world. He turned the light on which helped and really really sweetly talked me through it. Even after I was sitting on the floor and was like this doesn’t feel real what happened I don’t believe it was a panic attack did I do that to myself. I feel like I did it to myself without realizing and when I was upset I clearly needed to take a walk and didn’t and I’m worried that’s what did it. He stayed up so late with me, and I feel terrible. For the argument, the panic attack or whatever the hell happened. I was supposed to be there for him and I feel like I utterly failed at that by even letting that argument happen, and on top of it, having a panic moment.

My big thing is now, I just woke up when he left, and I can’t fall back asleep. My chest still feels heavy, it’s hard to keep myself focused so I breathe normally. It happened last night falling asleep too, but it’s almost like I’m calm and right when I drift off I feel my heart pick up.

Idk what to do. I don’t know what to say. I’m mortified and feel like I ruined my relationship. Like looking back I don’t know what happened but I’m blaming myself for it and I just want to break down.

Any advice would be appreciated ❤️ ty for getting this far.

I've had anxiety for as long as I can remember. I've tried a couple different anxiety medications but haven't been on anything in the last couple of years. I can typically identify anxiety, but I'm not sure if this was that or not. I woke up abruptly at 330 am as if something happened to my body while I was sleeping and I was unaware. I immediately threw the blankets off of me and became extremely overheated and my heart was racing. Without hesitation, I got up and went to the bathroom unaware of what my body was telling me and worried I was going to throw up. I quickly pulled my pants off and began throwing cold water on my face. I was shaking. I tried to take a breath and ask myself what I was actually feeling besides panic and heat. Not necessarily nauseous, buy unsettled for sure. It took about 20 minutes in the bathroom with a cold wash cloth on my face to feel well enough to go back to bed, but even now, I'm laying here unable to sleep because I'm afraid of it happening again. Does this sound like a panic attack?

Hi guys

I had a very bad experience at my first gig ever a couple of years ago. I suffered from a severe panic attack during a steel panther concert, which ended up with me having to sit out the entire concert with the medical staff at the venue.

I couldn't breathe, my heart was racing and I was severely nauseous and of course, panicking. Thinking I was going to die.

Both fortunately and unfortunately, the time has come for me to go to another gig.

Can anyone please give me some tips on anything you may possibly help me if I feel it coming on again?

I have bought some ear plugs this time around to try and control the noise.

To add, currently taking 150mg of sertraline (zoloft) daily for this disorder.

Thanks!

I have derealization disorder, anxiety and OCD. For the last year straight every time I have a panic attack come on I get this intense feeling like i’m going to pass out. Accompanied by sweating/feeling very hot, dizziness, ringing in my ears, and weakness throughout my entire body. The only thing that makes me concerned that this is more the panic is the only thing that seems to help is eating something and drinking water.

The one time i decided to “fight” the panic attack and not reach for a snack and water I almost completely passed out. I was shopping at a grocery store, felt it start to come on and decided not to eat or drink anything this time around. Then, my ears started ringing, body started shaking, started sweating profusely, sat on the floor and was unable to move. Was the most scared i’ve ever been but was so out of it I was practically unable to move or even talk. After being fed a few kit kats and water bottles I eventually regained hearing and my body calmed down, I was able to get up and leave the store.

Does anybody else experience this? I’m just worried it’s potentially a medical issue that i feel coming on which then triggers the panic attack. Really hard to convince myself it’s just anxiety when it genuinely feels like i’m going to pass out and I will, if I don’t eat. I’m 20, healthy, not diabetic, never have had any issues.

I can’t escape this loop for the last year straight, i’m an avid skier who hasn’t been able to leave the house/ski/do anything that makes me me because anytime my anxiety is high it will trigger the “passing out” episodes, and any social setting is a high anxiety environment for me.

I just want to know i’m not alone. Plenty of people feel like they’re gonna pass out when anxious/having a panic attack but I’ve found none that mention needing food to recover.