Please help - is this an anxiety attack?

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I've never suffered with anxiety really or depression but please hear me out

I woke up this morning and my heart is racing, I feel so anxious! So anxious! Someone knocked on the door to deliver something and I was terrified. Not normal for me. I am not an anxious person

I am sitting here and feel so so nervous.

Zero reason to be. Very boring, everyday life. Nothing is going on really

What on earth is happening to me? I feel so jittery, a bit like drinking 10 red bulls and then being told the police are coming to arrest you - neither true

Can anyone shed some light? Can someone just randomly go into panic mode?

I feel like I'm in fight or flight I feel like I am bubbling with adrenaline if that makes sense

Please someone can you just reassure me it's okay?

Forgot to mention, I took antihistamine last night. Could that be it?

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Yes it definitely sounds like an anxiety attack. How are you now? 💐

Which antihistamine? Some are used to treat anxiety.

Thank you. I am so restless and at the edge of my seat, waiting for what feels like bad news or a disaster -

So odd. Absolutely nothing is going on!

Just regular child's piriton. I took some of DS's last night as I had a strange reaction to a piece of fruit (sometimes get them)

yes sounds just like an anxiety attack to me!
they can spring up for all sorts of bizarre reasons - you might be coming down with something, could be hormonal, maybe you're dwelling on something subconsciously and it's affecting you physically.
i know it sounds trite, especially when the symptoms are so physical, but i really recommend trying to meditate (there are some excellent guided sessions on youtube) for even just 10-20 minutes, it can really help to calm your mind.
in the midst of panic or anxiety attacks, trying something like EFT can also be beneficial as it helps to calm your breathing and focus your mind away from the physical.

OP, it can happen to anyone.
Best bet is please do see GP. You never know that you may be feeling great by the time you see your GP but see him/her, never hurts as no one wants to feel like that.

I have a lot going on and negative thoughts all of the time and I try to think about stuff i enjot ie adult stuff as think about other good stuff does not help

However, I'm sure a trip to the gP and reassurance will do wonders and hopefully no meds etc to calm nerves.

Sounds like anxiety but do you by any chance take beta blockers? My mother suddenly had the same symptoms and it was a nasty side effect of her meds.

Look up a ten minute meditation for stress and anxiety on you tube. It's very effective.

Anti histamines can be dehydrating, make sure you are hydrated enough. Give the caffeines a miss as they can over adrenalise your system. Have you had enough to eat, is your blood sugar ok? Low blood sugar can feel panicky. If low blood sugar, aim for protein snacks, ie nuts. All good advice above. Always worth a gp check if in doubt. If it is emotional, skip negative news feeds. Could be you had a nightmare or it's the anniversary of something sad for you. Good luck Op.