To be worried what's just happened?

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So I'm just in the house and suddenly my heart starts skipping beats and racing,I start sweating and my hands are shaking and legs are weak.
I started to panic and then lay on sofa and after 5 mins I cooled down and stopped shaking and my heart calmed down.
What's gone on?

Panic attack? Do you have anxiety?

Unfortunately I do have an anxiety disorder yes but normally I just get that way when I'm outside /going somewhere

That sounds like a classic panic attack to me. Very scary but it won't kill you as my doctor always tells me!

Either a panic attack , or you had an episode of atrial fibrillation. Read about it here www.mydr.com.au/heart-stroke/atrial-fibrillation

If your experiencing a panic attack take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth!! - best advise ever given to me when I suffered panic attacks!!
How are you feeling now? Have you someone with you? Xx

I get that too. ..panic ..it's not nice ..deep breaths and a lay down help x

Sounds like a classic panic attack, very scary when you are going through it. Might be worth mentioning it to your GP next time you see them, they would be able to help/advise.
Hope you're feeling better now

I'm fine now.
It's horrible.
I've been worried sick the last week for no reason.

It sounds exactly like a panic attack to me

Empathise with you.
Deep breaths.

Could be a panic attack or a reaction to something you have eaten or drunk. I get this if I have too much caffeine, including in chocolate. In the past I have mistaken it for a panic attack or impending heart attack! But a health practitioner suggested I go without caffeine and these episodes promptly stopped.

Sounds very much like panic attacks. I used to suffer from them very badly; I couldn't leave the house for 6 months. They can be absolutely terrifying. Take the advice about deep breathing on board. Mediation/ self hypnosis can really help too.

Phone your GP.

Are you on any medication?

I wouldn't ignore it.
If you can't get an appointment -mention to the receptionist that it is due to a heart beat. Could be a panic attack but you need to investigate this OP pronto -please.

This has been happening years for me but scared me as I was in the house.
I've only recently had heart scans etc and they came back my heart is healthy.
Some weeks I feel better and happier then others I'm full of anxiety and this keeps going .
I'm now scared I have atrial fibrillation

Since last Thursday I've also had a horrible knot in my stomach as if something bad was about to happen ..I just didn't know what it was.

Because you suffer from anxiety, this can make you overthink things. You've had your heart checked and it was ok. I became almost obsessed with my health, during my worst anxiety, and convinced myself I had a serious illness. I hadn't. Pleas see your GP ASAP, this will ease your anxiety.

The knot in the tummy, or feeling of impending doom, is a classic sign of anxiety. I know it is awful. It is your body's reaction to your anxiety.

Anxiety is a bitch.
I've heard good things about cbd oil
I might try it

I know exactly how you feel op, right down to that knot in the stomach. I've been exactly like this for a while now, infact, I just started medication yesterday.