Panic attacks

[Rubykaia14]

Anyone else get blurred vision and tingling fingers on the left arm during a panic attack? I'm getting really tired of this crap it's so embarrassing. I feel crazy why can't I just think normally constantly thinking I'm about to die its really horrible

[Titan4757]

Yes. When I was having panic attacks it was my left shoulder, arm and all the way down to my fingers. I felt like I had torn a shoulder muscle but hadn't done anything to hurt it. I never got the blurred vision though. I know exactly how you're feeling. Every second I was awake was focused on how I'm feeling and every itch, sore spot or twinge in my body would set up the heart rate. Sleep was rare and I was going through life and work like a zombie and scared out of my mind. I would stay away from a social life after work and weekends and even driving set off panic. What if I pass out while driving? It truly is awful living with. Not anymore! It will take some time but eventually you wise up to the subconscious mind playing tricks on you and causing physical symptoms. Like you said, "I'm really getting tired of this crap." That's the right attitude to have. Tell your mind you're done and these feelings won't kill me. They may be brutal sometimes and very uncomfortable but it won't hurt me. Slowly you will adjust and retrain your brain away from these feelings and thoughts. Get some help from your doctor (physical tests) and even a cognitive behavior therapist to talk it out. Once they present that you're healthy you can start the healing process and get some sleep. Quality sleep will progress your healing faster than anything. Keep fighting and know this is just temporary and can't hurt you.

[LaPetiteGen]

Anxiety is such a terrible thing and I'm sorry that you are suffering with this! I agree with some of the other comments- first step is exploring alternatives to empower you to overcome these attacks. Self-care, sleep, mindfulness and trying positive techniques to help reduce stress can be your friend. I know when I'm getting extremely anxious and feeling overwhelmed I do holy yoga and it helps to calm me- helping me to focus on myself in just that moment, being mindful of the positives in my life that I do have control over helps me to recenter. It actually helps me to get control, breath and relax. Feeling out of control is just that- a feeling- something that is temporary. Replacing negative, irrational thoughts with positive ones was my first steps towards healing. Praying you find your way and what may work best for you!