I have suffered what I would say mildly from anxiety since last summer, when I had two full blown panic attacks (shaking, can't breathe, fast heartbeat, nausea, pins and needles) plus general episodes of mild panic maybe once every couple of days (lightheadedness, shortness of breath, that weird spaced out feeling). A doctor found nothing physically wrong.
Tonight I was just drifting off to sleep and then woke up maybe 20 minutes later with the feeling something was wrong. Next thing I was boiling hot, sweaty, heart absolutely pounding.
I've been to the toilet and opened a window and am starting to feel a bit better. My heart is slowing down and I'm cooling down.
Was this a panic attack? I don't feel ill or unwell. I've never woken up like this before and it was so disorientating!
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Was/is this a panic attack...?
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Teaandcakeat8 · 15/01/2016 23:08
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