Just wondering

[Amatrick7039]

So tonight I had one of the worst panic attacks I've ever had. And my question is has anyone's arms went numb before? My arms went numb and my hand was twisted and wouldn't work. It was so scary. I thought I was having a heat attack.

[Amatrick7039]

Very wierd, so its all in my head once again

[cynndrs in reply to Amatrick7039]

No I do not think it is all your head. Something did happen with you. I believe that.

[Grk2000]

My arm alone never went numb but once I got myself so worked up I got extremely dizzy and couldn’t feel my entire body for a solid minute it was extremely terrifying

[Trying1268]

When you have a panic attack your heart to beats faster. This triggers blood to be pumped through out your body at a faster rate. If you continue the attack for a prolonged amount of time, your body may not be able to send oxygenated blood sufficiently to your whole body. So it protects the important things in your body like your organs and brain. That is why other parts of your body can go numb. Your arms and legs are usually the first.

So in other words, this is a completely natural response for your body to do during a panic attack. Having said that make sure that if it is a regular occurrence or lasts an irregular amount of time you should consult your doctor.

[Agora1 in reply to Trying1268]

Good Anatomy response Trying1268.

I always find that knowing the way our body takes care of us

helps me to relax and accept the symptoms for what they are. xx