Panic Attack?

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I signed myself off work last week due to workplace stress & bullying. I was due to go back today but this morning my heart was thumping out of my chest, the rhythm was all over the place, I felt sick & dizzy & faint all at the same time. Is this a panic attack? It was really scary. I'm trying to get an appointment with my GP but they can't see me until next week. I don't know what to do

If your heart rhythm was all over the place I would say ring GP again and request urgent appointment. Perhaps tell them the symptoms without suggesting your own diagnosis. It could be a panic attack but could also be something else. If it happens again and you are worried dial 999. Ambulance staff will be able to test and offer you guidance if it is a panic attack.

I have an appointment next Tuesday but was told to ring back if things got worse in the meantime.

That sounds like it could be. I agree the ambulance or GP can tell you if there is anything unusual in heart rhythm etc. Panic attacks can be scary and feel like all sorts is going wrong, but its just the bodies signalling systems that in alertness to perceived danger. Has your workplace got a scheme you can access? Counselling may be available. Sorry to hear you experienced bullying .