Fainting during panic attack

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Avatar n tn You might think or feel like you are going to faint from a panic attack, but your blood pressure tends to go through the roof during a panic attack - preventing you from fainting. You should have a thorough check-up to rule out potential heart and hormone issues.
Avatar m tn I think I just had a panic attack buti'm not sure. 1st I was having vision problems withmy left eye like I was almost blind, I started to seat, heart racing and I threw up twice. I layed in front of the fan and I started to feel better in about 20 to 30 minutes. Now my vision is better but I feel shakey and I my head hurts a little and I need to lay down. Does this sound like a panic attack? Thanks for any help.
Avatar m tn This is the 3rd time I have feinted/loss consciousness, and the 2nd time I was trembling, etc during it, but this is the 1st time with severe chest pains. I am 19 years old, male, 6' and 82kg. Could this possibly be a heart attack? If not, what?
1324650 tn?1274753888 What you describe sounds like a classic panic attack (minus the actual fainting)....especially in those kind of "crowd" situations...or situations where you have idle time to "wait". Those two scenarios are actually the worst for me as far as predisposing me to panic. Best of luck and please let us know how its going!!!
Avatar f tn It does sound like a panic attack. I've had many of them and always get the headache and nausea during and after one. Fainting is kind of rare but it can happen. Were you having problems breathing when you were arguing and then passed out? I would really recommend seeing your Dr though just to rule any other problems out. Your blood pressure may have gotten very high after you woke up, jumped out of bed and started arguing. Let us know what your Dr says and try to keep calm, okay. Remar.
Avatar f tn Hi, I was looking for information on the symptoms i'm having. I was reading your panel from back in 2006. I didn't know so many people were expericing the same thing as I. I have diaherra, vomiting, chills, shaking, and I faint. I feel so weak and drained when the episode comes. Sometime I feel like fainting and I don't, but most times I alway faint. I went into cardic arrest during one of my episodes. The doctors can't figure out any thing.
Avatar n tn My first panic attack happened in a restaurant 20 yrs ago. Two weeks prior to this panic attack I had ablation performed on my heart for SVT (heart arrhythmia). Since then, I have had several panic attacks and was put on Lexapro 20mg and Xanax .5mg as needed. Most of my panic attacks happen in restaurants and I end up fainting. It is getting to the point where I don't want to eat out anymore because I am afraid of humiliating myself and whoever I happen to be having lunch or dinner with.
Avatar n tn My first panic attacks started because I started fainting as a child of 4. Gradually, I grew afraid of fainting and had panic attacks about the fear of fainting. Now, that fear is basically gone, but unfortunately the panic attacks are not. Just now when I have panic attacks, I am pretty certain I won't pass out.
Avatar m tn But when I saw that it was a heart attack symptom my heart sank and I had a panic attack and felt like I was going to die. After I calmed myself down and walked home and told my mum about it. She said that i should I should wait a few days until I go to the doctor. During these days I developed very very minor chest pains, that was when I knew I needed to see a doctor. The doctor did a ECG and a blood test on me the next day and all was fine. this helped me relax.
Avatar n tn This sounds like a bit more than just a panic attack, although the things that bring it on go along with anxiety. I have never heard of anyone actually fainting from a panic attack. When you refer to "carrying a bottle around" are you referring to medication for anxiety? You need to see a psychiatrist for an evaluation and go from there. Anxiety and panic attacks can be controlled with medication and often therapy helps. Hope this helps and best wishes.
Avatar f tn But usually, a person can still move with a panic attack, although they might hyperventilate to point of fainting. If all medical causes are ruled out, you might check with a doctor about a mild tranquilizer for panic attacks, to see if it's right for her. An over the counter natural tranquilizer is valerian root, generally used as a sleep aid.
Avatar f tn I have anxiety but lately I have noticed I will get a little panic attack but I will go eat because I feel really lightheaded and then I feel better does anyone else expirence this?
1223598 tn?1289968459 thanks for the concern. I posted this awhile ago. This whole thing is still unresolved. I went in for a bunch of tests. Had the heart monitor on, for a 24 hour period where i was to try and induce the symptoms. I only suceeded in rising my pulse to extremes. The results came back perfectly fine. Nothing wrong with my heart beats at all. Today I got the results. My doctor told me it could be panic attacks. Do I beleive this?
Avatar m tn Ever since I was about 16 years old, I started having Panic attack issues. My heart races, my throat kind of tightens, it feels like I cant breathe, I am afraid something is going wrong with me (medically) and I am afraid I am dying. (Having a heart attack, Cardiac Arrest, etc) I have no family history of Heart Attacks, or any heart issues. I do however have a family history of anxiety and panic attack issues. My mom has them, My sisters, and myself.
266195 tn?1215310411 I ws taken to the hospital during a panic attack, and my heart rate was sustained around 160-180. They performed an EKG, chest x-ray and took blood while my heat rate was around 170. If I had some sort of arrhythmia that caused sudden tachycardia, wouldnt they have found it, since they did those tests during my episode? they said everything was fine except the fast heartbeat.
Avatar f tn ve never heard of anyone fainting from panic attacks, nor have I fainted as a result of one. But there are very traumatic things that may make one faint ie; the sight of blood, hearing a loved one has died, etc. Fainting is the body's way of protecting us, when it senses that what we are seeing or hearing is too much to handle, it sort of "shuts down" regroups and we wake up feeling fine. That's the only way I know how to explian it.
Avatar f tn ve been having panic attacks. I feel like I can't breathe, I'm sweating. They don't last long but they scare me. Is anyone else having this problem?
1448936 tn?1363206346 I'm having a panic attack I think. I feel like I have a ton of bricks on my chest and I'm having trouble breathing and catching my breath and I'm dizzy and kind of nauseous. I'm scared. Its really bad and I'm contemplating going to the er. I just took a xanax. I started getting it at work and I'm home now. Anyone on to help me through this?
Avatar m tn hi im 14 years old and i just had a panic attack yesterday during school is it good if i drink ginger with honey and also lemon?
Avatar m tn Walk or do any type of exercise to burn off the excess adrenaline. Panic attacks aren't going to hurt you...just scare the heck out of you. So try to remain as calm as possible by doing something to distract your mind. Do some deep breathing exercises....breathe slowly in thru your nose and slowly out of your mouth. We tend to breathe in a shallow way during panic and this will make you light headed, so be aware of your breathing. I hope this helps and you're feeling better.
401584 tn?1224991022 So well done for at least been able to calm yourself down enough during the panic attack to be able to make a post. Shows what you can do if you put your mind to it.
1211508 tn?1343079605 Hello, It sounds to me what you described was a full blown panic attack. It is very possible to pass out while hyperventilating, and the nausea, sweating, flushing are all signs of anxiety/panic. I too suffer from panic attacks. I am 37 and I get sooo dizzy when I get behind the wheel I know I'm going to pass out. I also struggle in social situations that I can't get out of quickly ei. funeral homes, movie theaters, malls, etc. I do have PAC's and tachycardia as well.
1722641 tn?1309459148 Some other tings that may help you during a panic attack are drinking ice water slowly, taking a cool shower, listening to calming music, and relaxing as many of your muscles as you can. With practice and patience with yourself, you will find that these things can work for you. But remember, none of us is here to be just miserable all the time, so if you cannot find releif on your own, please see your doctor.
Avatar f tn Can you let me know your syptoms when have an anxiety attack or panic attack?