Panic attacks or death

[Claudialeilah]

Does anyone else feel like their life is literally about to end when you have a panic attack? Like after you had the attack you can seen it was just panic but during it all you can think about is the fact that you’re dying. It’s an awful feeling and I’m terrified all day long that it’s going to come back ..

[Agora1]

Claudialeilah, I too had feared death was near when having a Panic Attack. Worse

feeling ever. Do you believe yourself or your doctors?? I didn't believe the doctors and

wasted years of my life running in circles looking for answers that weren't to be found because it was Anxiety.

After a while what happens is that we go into the "what if" thinking which is nothing

but Negative Anticipation of the next attack.

These frightening possibilities grow causing thoughts and fears that actually feel

real in our minds. The truth is that they are fueled by Anxiety and not Reality.

Feelings are not Facts.

You are not alone Claudia. This support site can help you in better understanding how

others have dealt with those feelings. We learn from each other. I'm glad you are here xx

[01021968]

Yes your not alone

[Jaysha]

I suffer from panic attacks and I always leave the room/place where I feel unsafe to a safe place. They usually happen early hours when I get up to use the toilet and come back to bed, I suffer from COPD, feel I am suffocating and can't breathe. If I go into the lounge and put on the TV to distract my mind it always wears off and I can go back to bed and sleep. I appreciate panic attacks affect people in different ways but after years of them, I have learned to adapt and feel fine after a sleep. I also do a breathing exercise when I am breathless but it also calms me down when having a panic attack too. I deeply sympathise as they are horrible and come from nowhere, wham and a panic attack. I would see if Google can advise you, I always use it when stuck for an answer, I found my breathing exercises on there, which are a great help. Take care and I hope you find something that can help.

[formidible]

Yes Claudia. I've felt that before. I haven't had a panic attack for a while but if I get another one I try and think of a nice scene in my head and concentrate on breathing deeply. Those two things will ease that horrible feeling in less than a minute.