Adrenaline rush out of nowhere

[Ashley1489]

I hate it ... Feels like I'm going to pass out all of a sudden super anxious and just blahhhhhh i hate that because it comes without warning and for no reason what does everyone else's feel like

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

I have gotten quite good over the years at recognizing triggers and feeling it coming but not without trial and error. Lots of therapy and lots of practice. If I’m distracted and don’t notice though which happens then all heck breaks loose. I feel like I weigh 500 pounds, chest pain, can’t breathe, uncontrollable crying, inability to comprehend rational thoughts etc. If I don’t catch it I hide so no one can see me and just ride it out. It’s the worst feeling. I’m so sorry you had to go through that! I hope you can get more education on recognizing triggers and coping. Relaxation techniques can also be helpful. You could try to run or walk outside. I am non functional and illogical in the midst of a panic attack. I do have people that know to remind me to pray. So far that’s the only way I’ve found to break it once it’s started but once it gets that bad unless someone tells me I won’t be rational enough to do it and I’m usually alone or hiding so no one gets mad at me or my son can’t see me but my son is now grown and I’m alone 95% of the time at least. So I ride the wave