I'm new and I don't understand what's going on...

[Doglover309]

I've suffered from abuse the majority of my life and have never reacted under the immense stress. Lately though I've been getting weird panic attacks unannounced. I'll get overly hot/cold sweaty, dizzy and my ears will start to ring really loud. Friday I didn't get myself under control in time and ended up passing out and cracking my tooth on a gas station floor. I don't know what's going on. I want to go see a doctor but I'm scared they won't find anything wrong or be able to explain what's wrong with me. I just don't know what is going on with me...

[blackcat64013]

Hi Doglover, thank you for sharing what must have been a scary time.

The symptoms seem to mimic a panic attack. There is a physical side to this as well as feeling extreme anxiety.

Your doctor should discuss your history and do some tests to rule out other conditions which may cause you to pass out. It doesn't matter if the tests come back negative. Better to be safe than sorry.