Anxiety verses Panic attacks.....there is a huge difference.

[secrets22]

After the most terrifying day yesterday with a GP at first thinking i had had a mini stroke and then sending another GP to the house who did every test imaginable ,he was convinced it was a major panic attack and not a stroke,but i had obviously never suffered a severe panic attack before,only anxiety attacks,and there is a huge difference,and even this morning i still feel very groggy.?

I truly thought i was dying with my eyesight so diminished and then feeling my way back to my bedroom and being swamped in sweat leaving me struggling to breath.

Apparently most people will only suffer a major panic attack once or twice in a lifetime and i can assure you once is enough,but anxiety attacks are much more common and easier to manage.

I wont expand on what i've been through in the last 2 and a half years,but it has left me a blithering wreck,indeed the GP said very few people would have coped with the brickbats thrown at me the way i have done which is a testament to my inner strength.

The good news,if there is any,my GP said my response to all the tests he did was immediate without pause and more attuned to someone of late 20's.

However,this has been a wake up call,and i must heed the warnings if i am to keep keeping on.

I have been known to criticize the NHS but the 2 doctors who dealt with me yesterday went beyond the last mile. Thank you NHS.

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A good post secrets and very relieved to hear you're ok.

[Arymretep]

Good news you’re ok, and that you received such good treatment from your Dr, it must have been so frightening for you, take care

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I remember when I had blood clots in my lungs I was absolutely terrified and had physically dragged myself into a and e as it's terrifying when something like that happens and you dont know what can be done about it!

How are the dogs getting on?

Baby is great and had salmon yesterday for her weekly treat!

[secrets22 in reply to Hidden]

my dogs keep me going ,thank you for asking.x

[Robbie_84]

Thank you for your story. I know EXACTLY how you felt when having your panic attack vs anxiety. It’s such a debilitating feeling not to mention scary and crazy sensations! I find myself questioning in those moments “is this it? Is this really how I’m going to end?” I’ve always lived through them(surprise) but in that moment when fear takes over and my body is running a thousand miles a second no one can tell me im not crazy or dying. Im completely convinced that it’s is very possible im kicking the bucket in those moments. However, we all get through them whether. Lately I have been trying my best to sit/walk/stand/shake etc through these panic episodes until they pass. I take medications for my disorder but when I do have to take Xanax it can take 15-45 mins for it to start working. In those moments while I’m waiting for the med to kick in I try my best this remind myself this will pass. I’ve actually stopped a couple of attacks this way but I’m still a work in progress. I’ll be sending healing thoughts to you and everyone who maybe suffering with these disorders. ❤️

[secrets22 in reply to Robbie_84]

thank you Robbie for your insight,it is indeed a terrifying scenario ,which i pray will never be repeated,it is awful.x