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What on earth is wrong with me - could it be a panic attack?

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Cruoozing · 08/08/2022 13:42

I’ve been feeling “off” for 3/4 days now. Really fatigued, falling asleep on sofa then early nights and waking still feel exhausted. On/off sick to my stomach feeling but no sickness. Then today my heart has been racing on/off. I’ve been feeling dizzy and out of it. Also really emotional and just not with it. It’s horrible and I’m wondering if it’s maybe anxiety?

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girlmom21 · 08/08/2022 13:42

Are you eating well/properly?

In this heat it's more likely heat/sun stroke or dehydration.

Runningintolife · 08/08/2022 13:52

Not typical symptoms. Although anxiety can follow an illness or a course of antibiotics.

Vincitveritas · 08/08/2022 13:57

It doesn't sound like a panic attack no, but could be generalised anxiety. Have you had your iron levels checked recently? Ferritin as well as haemoglobin; low levels can cause dizziness, exhaustion and a racing heart or palpitations. Also agree about dehydration - make sure you're drinking plenty of plain water, it's been really humid.

Coursha · 08/08/2022 22:38

Could it be covid? I felt really nauseated when I had it.

AtrociousCircumstance · 08/08/2022 22:39

Sounds like a virus OP. Take it easy for a while.

Forconfessingonly · 08/08/2022 22:52

Iron deficiency?
That can cause symptoms like palpitations and definitely tiredness. Worth looking into.

tobee · 08/08/2022 22:59

Coursha · 08/08/2022 22:38

Could it be covid? I felt really nauseated when I had it.

That was my first thought as I've seen reported that these are current symptoms.

Can you take a test op?

Haggisfish3 · 08/08/2022 23:01

I get this when anaemic. Or thyroid issues?

Haggisfish3 · 08/08/2022 23:01

Or a virus!

Nuisancepenguin · 08/08/2022 23:02

These were my symptoms of anxiety. I went to the doctor with all these symptoms, especially the feeling off and I felt like it was a huge effort to get up and going every day. After a few questions from the GP, I broke down there and then in her consultation room and spent days crying at home. Take care OP and see someone soon. Could be a virus, as PPs have said, but could well be anxiety. I’ve had CBT now and continue to be supported with my mental health, 6 months later and a lot of these symptoms have gone. Good luck.

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