Panic attack/disorder no fear suggestions?

[Babybear4]

For years I have suffered panic attack that came out of nowhere and it would lead to anxiety. I can manage the anxiety but the physical symptoms of the panic. I stopped seeing mental health specialist as they would tell me to go back to the doctor as the issue was physical not mental. Lately the panic is extremely: racing heart, dizzy, unfocused, shaky, like someone is attacking me and the fear tells me to run or fight for my life. But mentally I am calm, in a good place emotionally, nothing new happened or changed. The strategies are keeping me from getting anxious but that is not slowing my heart rate or stopping the shaking. Anyone have ideas or strategies to control the physical symptoms?

[Agora1]

Hi Babybear4, and have you gone to your doctor to see if and what the physical issue

could be? That should always be the first step. Once you are cleared physically, you can go on to address the panic attacks. Everyone of us on here have been through the horror of panic as well as the continued cycle of anxiety attacks.

I will say that your symptoms do sound like overwhelming anxiety coming from an over sensitized nervous system. The fact that you have that sense of fear in wanting to "run or fight for your life" tells me your adrenaline levels are off the chart. It never comes from nothing. It can start with a passive thought, a sound, a smell or something you see or read

about. You could be sitting quietly watching tv and within moments are overwhelmed with the feeling of dread. As if someone is threatening your life.

We can help you in gaining control of your feelings both mentally and physically. But first

it's best to see if a physical issue might be causing the problem. Good Luck xx

[Babybear4 in reply to Agora1]

Yes and over the years my doctor has run test for numerous conditions that could possibly cause the an increase of adrenaline or heart issues. All come back normal including my recent blood work a couple weeks ago.

[RayannAbbey]

Hi Babybear

Can I ask how old you are as it could be linked to your hormones and drop in oestrogen levels. The menopause was the start of my anxiety and panic issues.

[Babybear4 in reply to RayannAbbey]

42. Been having panic attacks for 19 years. Some have identifiable triggers but not all. Have worked with 2 psychiatrists and a psychologist in the past and a couple other professionals