I have an anxiety disorder, and have gotten panic attacks before.  A doctor says that it could be a panic attack, and I am not completely sure.  My symptoms go like this....I get really confused, I feel a tingly feeling rush over me, and then I start convulsing.  Sometimes it just stops there, and sometimes it happens to my body.  I have been to a nuerologist, psychiatrists, etc., and noone is sure what it is. Does this happen to anyone else? What should my next step be. I have no idea. Any help or information would help. Thanks! :)
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Considering most people who have seizures also black out, and have no knowledge of the incident.  I'd say it was a panic attack.  Are you on anti-anxiety meds?
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I suffer from panic attacks and I can tell you first hand that it feels kind of like a heart attack.  You lose your breath and start to hyperventalite then your heart starts to pound like it's going to jump right out of your chest and sometimes if it's worse enough you will loose all control of your hands. (They just curl up and you can't move them it's from the loss of oxegen in your body from hyperventaling). Panic attacks are very painfull for the people that suffer from them.  And there can be many reasons behind a panic attack such as stress,a death in the family that you was close to,etc; But there is treatment for it I am taking alprazolam which is the other form of zanex and I have not had any since.  I hope that this answered your question.  good luck!!
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I agree with anxiety or panic attack. Go to the doctor, they might be able to give you medication to help with it, or suggest a counseler to talk to.
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Have you had any panic attacks? \n-Sweating\n-Shaking\n-Racing thoughts\n-Choking feeling\n-Trouble breathing\n-Racing heart beat\n\nYou might...talk to your doctor about it.  If you feel constantly in anxeity there could be a deeper root or you could be developing or have anxeity disorder.  Call your doctor and talk to him about it
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Panic attack symptoms are caused by a number of biological changes that occur during times of stress and anxiety. The human body is very resilient, even in times of anxiety we are strong, although we may not feel it. It's also very true that some people might be scared that their heart will stop, or give up, through the constant racing, thumping or chest pain, this is simply not true, again these are very common symptoms of panic attacks. \nNo one has ever come to any harm as a result of anxiety or panic attacks!\n\nMore Common Symptoms of panic attacks:\n\nRapid heart beat, pounding heart or palpitations \nSweating \nShaking visibly or inside \nChoking sensations or lump in throat  \nSmothering or shortness of breath sensations \nChest pain or discomfort \nNausea, bloating, indigestion or abdominal discomfort \nDizziness or unsteadiness \nFeeling light-headed \nDerealisation (feeling unreal or dreamy) \nDepersonalisation (feeling outside yourself or like you don't exist) \nFear of losing control or going crazy \nParesthesias (numbness or tingling sensations) in face, extremities or body \nChills or hot flushes \nSkin losing colour \nBlushing or skin blotches \nUrgently needing to urinate or defecate\n\nFor treating I would recommend learning ways to relax yourself, breathing tehniques as well as, if possible, visiting a therapy. There are also many medications that could help - BUT NEVER take them on your own!!!!! Please visit the professional who will decide if you even need then, and if so which one would be of a greater help for you. Don't do it on your own, you can make it only worse!\nHope this helps! If you need somebody to talk to, feel free to write me on my email lina_girl06@yahoo.com\nAll the best!
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Actually, it sounds like you're having anxiety attacks.  The symptoms of anxiety attacks often mimic heart attack symptoms and can, therefore, be really frightening.  It's sad that there's a doctor who doesn't seem to take you seriously and who makes you feel like you're just imagining your symptoms.  My advice is to find another doctor and specifically ask about anxiety.  There are medications that can help.
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All the time,  it's a normal thing with anxiety, are you on any medications for it?  if you need someone to talk to about this who has experienced exactly what your going through, please feel free to e-mail me at dahorndogD013@yahoo.com
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Seriously, this could be several things.  It could be anything from hypoglocemia to bipolar or anything in between.  Go to the doc and have it checked out.  And no, it doesnt have anything to do with being a virgin.  Good for you, btw! :)  You might want to keep a journal to see when these episodes are at their worst.  In the meantime, when you feel your chest get tight and you know you're about to go off, take a deep breath and close your eyes.  Count to 100 while deep-breathing.  It will help- promise. :)  Good luck!
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I get panic attacks too. You feel like you are going to pass out and your heart rate goes thru the roof.. right?\n\nHave to talked to your doctor about medication? Maybe they can perscribe something to help you. \n\nWhen I know I'm having a panic attack, I call my father and he talks me thru it. It's all in your head. Worrying about them can bring them on. You have to de stress yourself. And when you have them, call SOMEBODY and just talk, not about your panic attack, just about anything. If your parents know you get them and you are close with them, call them and expalin what is going on and why you are calling. Freaking out about them whil you are having one will make it worse. I'm saying to call (or talk) to someone because it takes your mind off of it while it's happening. While you are talking, lay down. It will go away sooner than it normally takes and it's not as scary. And remember, control your breathing while you are having one. That will slow the heart rate back to normal. In thru the nose, out thru the mouth. You CAN control it (panic attacks).\n\nHope I helped.
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I went through something similar a while ago, I recommend you to check with a cardiologist. It may not be important but that way you'll be sure. If you smoke (like I did) stop for a while and see what happens.Finally, here's a link about anxiety and panic attacks.
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I have severe anxiety disorder and suffer from panic attacks, I occasionaly have days that I feel like I'm a totally different person.\nI've been suffering with this for six years, I finally went to a doctor and they gave me a medication called xanax and it works great, I feel normal again, don't be afraid of addiction, because if it really is anxiety that you are suffering from it wont make you feel high like it would a person who doesn't need it. You could also give your meds to one of your parents and they can give it to you when you need it. Good luck, I hope you get better and please talk to someone about what you are going through or it may not go away.
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One of the most frightening things you may find yourself experiencing is a "Panic attack" and it is very difficult to fully explain how it feels unless you have experienced one. The very first Panic attack often seems to come completely "out of the blue" and occurs whilst you are doing something that you do every day like driving to work, shopping, walking the dog, watching TV, cooking  etc. Suddenly you are struck by a barrage of frightening and uncomfortable symptoms and you are convinced that something terrible is going to happen to you there and then. \n\nPanic attacks can start for many reasons such as stress, overworking, bereavement, family, an accident, childbirth, following surgery and so on but at the time panic strikes for the first time you think you are doing fine and there seems to be no apparent reason at all. If you have subsequent panic attacks they too may seem to be unpredictable and random. There is now emerging evidence that anxiety and panic may have a genetic link.\n\nPeople that have never had a Panic attack assume that that it is just a feeling of nervousness or anxiety, but in reality the attacks are far more frightening and overwhelming. If nervousness is a 3 on a scale of 1-10, then a full blown panic attack is 11. \n\nWhat often happens next is that you begin to associate the Panic attack with the activity or place you were at the time so you start to avoid that situation. This is where the problems begin as each time you are forced into the situation that caused the attack, you automatically assume that it will happen again and start to re-live the feelings and this leads to agoraphobia and limiting of activities and leading a normal life.\n\n\nPanic disorder can be frightening, disabling, and frustrating both to recover from and  to live with someone with it. \n\nGetting appropriate and quick medical help is not easy and the slide from anxiety to panic and then to agoraphobia can progress quickly without intervention and support.\n\nOften the sufferer will not go out as they say they 'know' they are going to faint or 'have a heart attack'. See the "Symptoms" section for explanations of these feelings and the reasons for them. Please read the "Help yourself" section for some really useful information on how to cope.\n\nAs Panic can strike very quickly and often the trigger is not apparant, there is usually little warning that it is about to happen. It is not surprising, therefore, that many sufferers avoid situations that they think or 'know' might cause the panic attacks to happen. This leads to fears of situations or places that last caused anxiety and so the sufferer avoids them at all costs! This is agoraphobia. The problem here is that it can take months, even years, to re-educate the individual that it is their thoughts and assumptions that are to blame for these attacks and not the place at all but it still takes a long time to return to such places.\n\nTalking from experience, I avoid public transport because of several incidents in taxis where I was terrified and therefore starting associating any Public Transport with 'fear' and 'panic'. The problem then 'spread' to include trains, buses and eventually I was unable to get in the car with someone else driving. This is still a problem today. I do drive myself but the problems do not stop there!\n\nI was once told that if you 'sit a Panic attack out' to see how bad it can actually get it will reach a point where it can't get any worse and you 'automatically' start to calm down. \n\nIf you suffer from severe anxiety or panic attacks, but don't know it, then you can end up going to numerous doctors/ A+E departments with a variety of symptoms and self diagnosis only to be told that there is nothing medically wrong with you and you are not given any help, information or solutions. This leads you to the conclusion that you may have som
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a panic attack is your bodys "fight or flight" reaction kicking in. the only difference is that its not considered rational at the moment that it happens. say you are walking in the jungle and a lion jumps out in front of you, thats the fight or flight reaction having a purpose. i have panic attacks, i know how you feel. no one ever died from a panic attack even though it can make you feel like it. if you need couseling try www.onestepatatime.com or if you just want someone to talk to you can talk to me. kristeena911@yahoo.com Good luck!
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YES...I have full blown panic disorder.  It is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain chemistry.  My doctor gave me birth control for it because most of my panic attacks are from my raging hormones.  It does happen to me.  I am a hypocondriac, I have a little O.C.D, and I have Panic Dissorder. And yes, I was diagnosed with them. Trust me...the best thing to do about it is to learn how to tell yourself that the things that are going on in your head are NOT true.  Your not going to die, your heart is NOT in your throat, and you are NOT crazy.  I have to tell myself that every single day.  I have them in the morning and at night.  I feel like im dreaming durring the day too. I have not felt normal since I was about 13 and I am now 18.  Please do whatever you can to contact a doctor and get it under control before it gets worse. Best of luck you you...seriously
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Samya, I am really sorry you are feeling this way, but you are not having panic attacks. You are feeling overreactive to stimulation and you are probably dealing with a lot of stress. There is something called anxiety attacks which are smaller than panic attacks but they are very distressing none-the-less. Try counting to 10 before reacting to negative comments by someone and see if the immediate anger subsides a little. Good luck :)
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it could be post tramatic stress syndrome where you are worried about it happening again and your body goes into a phase where it reacts as if its happening again. the orgasim thing i wouldnt worry to much about. for the last 6mo, i have been having chest pain and if you look at every medical website out there, and i told you the symptoms that accompany my chest pain you would tell me i am having the exact symptoms of a heart attack. i have been to a cardiologist and have had many, many tests done and there is nothing wrong with my heart, lungs or anything in my chest. the very idea that i will have an attack will bring on an attack. you could be experiencing the same thing. the fear that it will happen again makes your body react to the way it reacted when the action took place. i would talk to a family dr about it and see someone about it. usually you can see someone for about 20 mn once a month, just to give them updates and such, and it is very affordable. also, you might try to go to webmd.com and read about home treatment for panic attacks.
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No you're not alone.  I also suffer from anxiety and have the same worries.  I also suffer from depression, and my anxiety can be quite severe.  At one point about 2 years ago, when I was changing medication, as the one I was on wasn't working, this caused my brain to really flip out and I started suffering anxiety in relation to events that happened 10 years or more ago, and worrying that I'd done something bad, sick, perverted or whatever and that it was going to rebound on me (even though there was no proof, and no one else thought that what'd I'd done was anything like what I'd feared).  My thought patterns became so bad that I thought I was really bad and deserved to die and that if everyone else knew what I'd done, they would think I deserved to die too.  I ended up in the psych ward of the local hospital for about 12 days.\n\nMy reaction was probably quite severe though, and at least partly caused by the medication change, and my circumstances at the time.\n\nOne thing that helped me was Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which helps you change the way you think about things, and ask yourself questions when these thoughts occur, like what's the worst that can happen if what I'm thinking is true, and then is that worst thing really actually likely to happen etc.  You should ask your psychiatrist about this if you are not already doing it!\n\nI should also add that at my worst, 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with not just depression and anxiety, but panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and social phobia.  I'm not saying I'm 100% now, but I'm definitely better, and I can live relatively normally!