Just had a Panic Attack

I just had a Panic Attack and each time I do lately it makes me feel like I’m totally lost like things don’t make sense. I can see things around me with my eyes but it feels like I’m fading away or will just shut off and won’t be able to tell someone what’s going on and scares me so much. Is this normal during a panic attack?

[Agora1]

PDiVenanzo, I'm sorry about your experience with a Panic Attack. I know how frightening it can be especially the feeling of fading away. It is not dangerous. It is because of your body being overwhelmed emotionally with fear and physically with adrenaline.

This is a very normal reaction to a Panic Attack. If you would start deep breathing when you feel the "fading" sensation, it would reverse the effects of adrenaline and calm your mind and body.

We kind of freeze in the moment but we would be able to call for help if we needed to. The thing is Panic being so short lived, you would have regained your senses before they even came to help. Breathe.... You are safe. You are okay. Panic will leave you once it uses up the adrenaline. You may feel worn out, it is wearing on your body. Make sure you hydrate and relax to get yourself back to a comfortable state of mind.

We are here for you if you need to reach out. You are okay. xx

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Hi Agora1,

Thank you for reading and for your advice. I have been having scary panic attacks lately and worry that I will just “turn off” in my brain and not be able to talk or understand anyone anymore I’m really afraid of that happening. It’s really frightening I’m surprised I know how to type and understand half of the

Time it makes me so worried

Sorry if it seems silly xx

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

PDiVenanzo, Our thoughts about anxiety and it's symptoms are never considered "silly" on this forum anyway. We all understand and have been through the same scary feelings. From those of us who have passed through those symptoms and they no longer exist, know that you will one day leave all those fears in the past. Stay Positive, Stay Strong and Believe xx