Am I having some kind of panic attack?

[Marie]

I'm dizzy, shaky hands and knees, my whole body is trembling, I feel extremely hyper and restless, and my heart is racing a hundred miles a minute.

Is this some kind of panic attack??

I just started zoloft a couple of weeks ago, and forgot to take it this morning...could that have something to do with it???

 

[Jillian1527]

yes. it sounds like a panic attack to me.. ((hugs)) they are horrible horrible. I dont know if the Zoloft has something to do with it or not. I take it and have panic attacks, but I have had them before I took it.
I am sorry your dealing with this. I wish I knew something that might help.. maybe you could go for a walk? I haven't found a way to stop them other than Xanax.
-Jillian

 

[I'ddie4him]

It sounds like my wife when she meets new people. She starts to get shaky, lightheaded, and she gets dry mouthed real bad. The dr. had her on paxil for it and she quit cause we couldn't afford it. It did help her quite a bit, But, She got so drowsy from it too.

 

[Mercy Me]

The zoloft won't do it if you miss only one day... if you do go cold turkey, you will feel like you have the flu for a few days.

Some of the alternatives to zoloft, paxil, etc. is to eat a low carb, sugar free diet, drink lots of water, take good vitamins and walk, walk, walk. Pour your heart out to the Lord....

 

[brenda_pulido]

Yes. My name is Brenda.I suffer from a panic disorder and take Rivotril and Paxil. With God´s help and a lot of work in forgiveness those things are gone.



I have suffered this since 1994, when I was 18.



But smile.



There IS help, believe me. Try this web page: www.anxietycoach.com

 

[SpaceProg]

The first panic attack is always the worst. :-/

I remember the first one I ever had. I was absolutely convinced I was dying.
I went to the doctor and had several while I was there. She gave me a physical and said that other than an increased heart rate, everything was working fine. She told me that more than likely I was having a panic attack.

They happen right out of the blue too without warning.

The good thing is, once you know them for what they are, that they're only in one's mind, then you can fight them and overcome them without relying on drugs. Though it's definately easier said than done. If I can do it though, anyone can.