Hi, sorry that this is long but I am very confused! Don't want to drip feed, im 23 and I'm married, never had anything like this before.
I have recently started having phases of total panic (nausea, heart rate going up, dizziness).
It's completely random like I will be at a shopping centre and suddenly my heart gets faster and I feel sick, dizzy and I need to leave immediately.
I have fainted a few times and my DH has been a total star in helping me.
I have recently realised I have claustrophobic tendencies as I cannot get on a crowded train, in a lift, in a bar where people are stood near the door, I am constantly looking for exit points and if I can't see one I fear I will die (extreme, I know!) but this is very recently that I have become so distressed I actually faint.
Each time the random episodes have happened I have had a Diet Pepsi/ diet soda drink which contains this ingredient.. is there a link? Has anyone had the same experience of randomly feeling ill when they've had a Diet Coke?! I feel absolutely ridiculous ruining a day out because I become ill! Thank you.