Panic attack

[ellie237]

I think I had my first ever panic attack today.
We went out with the kids. I started to feel a bit car sick on the way but thought I would be fine when we got there. I got out and said to DH I need a minute before we go in so he suggested getting a bit of lunch first. We were sat outside and I just suddenly felt like I couldn't breath. I was taking long breaths in and out and counting in my head but nothing was working. I started feeling like I had something stuck in my throat. I was so panicked and really worried DH that he almost drove me straight to A&E. Luckily it passed a bit and we got home. I then fell straight to sleep and when I woke up I was absolutely fine.

What I don't understand is why it came on. I'm not stressed at all have nothing worrying me. But I was completely out of control of this and I truly felt like I was close to dying. I have suffered from anxiety before but never actually had a panic attack. I did say to DH I think it's a panic attack but still couldn't snap myself out of it.
I'm going to try and get to the gp tomorrow but just wondered if anyone had any advice and just wanted to talk about it really!

Could your blood sugar have been low? Had you eaten?
If it was and you felt a bit weak or light headed, that could bring on a panic attack if your mind started racing.
Just the thought of being sick could panic you.

I hadn't eaten as much as I normally would have, have been feeling a bit sick the last few days and I haven't had my same appetite so perhaps that was the reason!

Pregnant?

I think highly unlikely I'm pregnant, I'm on the pill.
Although I could take a test to be sure.

@ellie237
From what you say, you could have been feeling a bit run down then which probably makes a panic attack more likely.
Try not to over think it, or give it too much importance.
If it ever happens again, (feeling sick) just think, 'That's odd, I wonder if I'm dehydrated?'... or 'Have I eaten today'
It can also be a virus infection.