Panick attacks

[Angel533]

I had a panick attack before and whilst I was having one I just stopped breathing for a bit and nearly passed out but someone knocked loud on my door when I wasn't expecting it and the shock of the loud noise snapped me out of it (I didn't stop breathing on purpose it just happened) has anyone had this before? And why does it happen?

[Brannagh]

Had you been hyperventilating? Or you only noticed when the knock came? PM if you'd rather.

[Angel533 in reply to Brannagh]

What is hyperventilating?

[Brannagh in reply to Angel533]

Panting. Breathing really really quickly. Usually through the mouth

[Angel533 in reply to Brannagh]

Yes so was it not a panick attack?

[Brannagh]

It was definitely a panic attack. I was asking because you had said you stopped breathing and didn't realize until someone knocked. I don't always hyperventilate, but when I do, I to will sometimes stop breathing because the hyperventilating makes me so dizzy.

[Angel533 in reply to Brannagh]

That's what it was then because I went really dizzy,I've never experienced something like that so wasn't too sure why that was happening

[Brannagh in reply to Angel533]

It can definitely be scary, but can be a random side effect of a panic attack. Don't worry, you're not the only one it happens too 😉

[Angel533 in reply to Brannagh]

I'm relieved now I know what it was,thankyou

[Brannagh in reply to Angel533]

You're welcome 😊