Panic attack?

[Littlebean13]

I've never suffered from panic or anxiety attacks before but since becoming pregnant i believe I've had three of them. I woke up in the middle of the night tonight and just had this horrible overwhelming feeling that something terrible had happened. My fingers and hands started to tingle and go numb and then I started to get cramps in my stomach which, being 27 weeks pregnant, terrified the life out of me. I started shaking uncontrollably and sweating and my heart was beating so fast. I felt sick and felt like I desperately needed to use the toilet. I couldn't sit still and then went all warm and lightheaded. It lasted for around 3 minutes and then it all seemed to stop. Dp is out on a works do tonight so I was on my own. I burst into tears after it happened and now I can't get back to sleep. This is the third time this has happened in the last couple of months. Twice in the middle of the night and once at work. I really don't know what to do. Is it a panic attack? I'm terrified of it happening again :(

It sounds like one to me. Have a hot drink, they can make you either "wired or tired" after them
If it happens again, concentrate on slow breaths
How are you feeling now?

please tell your GP.
it sounds scary, no wonder you are frightened it happening again.

I used to have panic attacks when pg with DS4 - after he was born I had counselling and it made a massive difference.

(hugs)

Thanks ladies. I'm feeling much better today I'm just so tired. Couldn't get back to sleep at all last night, managed to drop off around half 5. Took your advice and phoned GP this morning but trying to get an appointment at my docs is like pulling teeth so I gave up. Luckily I've got my next midwife app next week so I'm going to bring it up with her and see if she can help me. Bloody horrible things panic attacks I'm hoping I've seen the last of them!