Sudden sense of dread today and trying not to panic

[AlwaysAnxious32]

Anyone else get a sudden sense of impending doom? I've had this wash over me today suddenly and it feels horrid. I just have this sudden sense of dread and I'm finding it really difficult to explain. I have suffered anxiety and panic in the last and I have OCD. But this doesn't feel like the kind of panic I would normally get. After a quick Google, it says could be a heart attack or PE. I don't have any chest pain but not I feel like I've got pain iny shoulder but I don't know if I'm making that up. I've started to really panic some more. Anyone else had this?? And been ok?. Working myself into a right state, also feel.silly going to A and E and I saying "I feel a sense of dread". On the brink of a massive panic attack. Can anyone calm me the hell down. Hand hold needed.

Also to add, I'm bloody freezing. I'm sat in from if my electric fire with a jacket on and I'm freezing. Like shaking.

Hi op
I suffer from anxiety and do sometimes get a sense of dread. Maybe you can ring 111 though to put your mind at rest about a heart attack?

That sounds awful. Might be a daft idea but could you try and distract your mind a little, like put your favourite film on? Or research a little trip away? Or us there someone you could ring for a chat? Do you have any mindfulness hobbies like knitting or crochet? They really help me when im feeling anxious.

I felt like this last night. God knows why but I’m still alive.

I feel a bit silly just saying a sense of dread. I've started to ache really badly in my shoulders and just feel so cold and shaken. But I don't know if I'm making that happen to myself by panicking

This is just a sensation, OP. Your body is interpreting it as a threat, but it isn’t. Just try to sit with the discomfort.

Might be worth calling 111? Hope you are on the mend soon.

You need to distract yourself. Make a hot drink and put a film on.

And say what exactly? I feel dread..

I presume you are home alone? i think you should call someone. A friend, family, neighbour or 111.

Your physical symptoms may or may not be down to the panic/anxiety,

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Have you checked your temperature?

I think you should call 111. It honestly sounds more like the start of a flu -like illness BUT no-one here can be 100% sure it isn’t heart related. It’s very unlikely, particularly if you’re pre-menopausal, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

I don't have a thermometer but my back feels warm-ish to touch but I feel freezing like inside. It's like the inside of my body is shaking

No all her symptoms. If you bothered to read all her posts. Putting someone off getting help is ridiculous, unkind & potentially dangerous.

I'm not prepared men, I'm only 33. So I don't know it would be that. I feel silly calling 111.

Not 100% sure but could likely be hormonal. My very first perimenopausal symptoms were a sudden onset of inexplicable dread and feeling thoroughly chilled (even though in a warm, centrally heated house).

Make yourself a hot drink
Get in to bed and watch some light

Yes shivering with a coat on has been my first symptom of Covid/flu. You could be coming down with something, try and check your temperature.

I definitely think I've made it worse because when I googled it it said heart attack in a woman, or a PE. The fact I'm very overweight as well I guess makes it more likely. Even at my young-ish age. I've definitely made the panic worse and got myself worked up. My partner is home in 45 mins, should I go to A and E. It's a three min drive up to the hospital.

Can you borrow a thermometer from someone? Any obvious source of infection? You're not breastfeeding are you? You sound just like how I've felt when I've had mastitis! No one here can tell you what to do but I think it would be very reasonable to contact 111 feeling as you do

I feel like this when I am very anxious. It's a horrible sensation.
I'd focus on getting warm and cosy and I'm sure it will pass.

I haven't eaten since about 3pm..maybe this could be it. I did order myself some food that's been saying here and hour but I'm too panicked and feeling horrid to eat it

Op you have started to quite a few threads about different health issues that have not proved serious.

just make a hot drink and get in to bed. Get off mumsnet and watch a comedy

Have you eaten much today. I have felt like this a couple of times with low blood sugar. I think it’s can be a symptom.

Cross post. If you can’t face eating just mix some suguar in water and drink it. If the feeling disappears you’ll have your answer.