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Panic Attacks-Seeking Advice

Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:35 am
Posted by ReedRothchild
South MS
Member since Jul 2019
1125 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:35 am
Friday night I had quite the scare; around 1030 PM I woke my wife up because I felt like I couldn't breathe, and I was certain I was having a heart attack. She called the ambulance, and it took them like 20 minutes to get there. During that time, I was just sitting on the ground against our sofa, just thinking the whole time that I was gonna croak before the ambulance arrive. Once they arrived, they checked my blood pressure and did an EKG (I think) and determined that it was not a heart attack, but pretty much insisted I go on to the hospital anyway, which I agreed with.

Long story short, hospital confirmed it was not a heart attack and said it must've been a panic attack. I've had issues with anxiety all my life, but never have had anything like this happen to me. I'm 37 years old. Anybody ever have an emergency room run due to a panic attack? Honestly it's pretty embarrassing, and I'm not sure what to do next. My wife seems to think it was a seizure, but I'm leaning more towards panic attack.
Posted by tgrbaitn08
Member since Dec 2007
146214 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:36 am to
quote:

My wife seems to think it was a seizure, but I'm leaning more towards panic attack.


Well what does the fricking DOCTOR think??
Posted by Lawyered
The Sip
Member since Oct 2016
29192 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:36 am to
Do you take/have taken any anxiety meds in the past ?
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
140462 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:36 am to
quote:

around 1030 PM I woke my wife up
This post was edited on 8/22/22 at 10:37 am
Posted by meauxses
Member since Nov 2012
2691 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:37 am to
You need to see a professional.

Therapist or psychiatrist that could prescribe you medication if you need it.
Posted by Rand AlThor
Member since Jan 2014
9369 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:37 am to
Tell us about your current life with the following:

1) Do you consume caffeine on a regular basis?
2) Do you exercise on a regular basis?
3) What sort of foods do you eat regularly?
4) Are you on any medications?
Posted by tiggerthetooth
Big Momma's House
Member since Oct 2010
61043 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:37 am to
quote:

My wife seems to think it was a seizure,



This looks way different from a panic attack IMO. Seems like you had a panic attack.
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
90409 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:37 am to
It’s the gabagool
Posted by DrewBoy
Member since Jun 2022
85 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:37 am to
If you’re already taking anything for anxiety, have you been regular taking medicine or changed anything ? That’s where I would look first. If not, I’d see a doctor and get their advice quick.
Posted by beebefootballfan
Member since Mar 2011
18992 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:37 am to
Xanny Bar cures all ills
Posted by ReedRothchild
South MS
Member since Jul 2019
1125 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:38 am to
quote:

Well what does the fricking DOCTOR think


doctor says panic attack
Posted by TheRouxGuru
Member since Nov 2019
8100 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:38 am to
Yep, fought them for a longggg time..

In my opinion, there are a lot of lifestyle choices that lead to this, and I’m not dismissing what you feel at all, I know the feeling and how scary it is… I was medicated for a few years, didn’t like the person I was becoming because of it and weened myself off of it. Everyone’s situation is different and I hope you can find out exactly what is happening to you and why


My best advice, try to avoid medication and instead, fix the underlying issues that are causing the stress and anxiety
This post was edited on 8/22/22 at 10:40 am
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
7542 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:38 am to
quote:

Well what does the fricking DOCTOR think??

quote:

hospital confirmed it was not a heart attack and said it must've been a panic attack.
Posted by TheHarahanian
Actually not Harahan as of 6/2023
Member since May 2017
19488 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:39 am to
quote:

1) Do you consume caffeine on a regular basis?
2) Do you exercise on a regular basis?
3) What sort of foods do you eat regularly?
4) Are you on any medications?

5) Pics of wife? You know the rules.
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
73856 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:39 am to
quote:

doctor says panic attack



which med school did your wife go to? that should solve the issue
Posted by tgrbaitn08
Member since Dec 2007
146214 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:40 am to
Your sleep apnea kicked in and you stopped breathing then you natural "fight or flight" instinct kicked in
Posted by TheRouxGuru
Member since Nov 2019
8100 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:40 am to
quote:

5) Pics of wife? You know the rules.


Y’all virgins really need to let this joke fade away
Posted by ReedRothchild
South MS
Member since Jul 2019
1125 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:40 am to
1) Do you consume caffeine on a regular basis?-a 32oz cup of coffee Mon-Friday, none on weekends
2) Do you exercise on a regular basis?- no
3) What sort of foods do you eat regularly?-i eat like shite
4) Are you on any medications?-no, not at the moment
Posted by tgrbaitn08
Member since Dec 2007
146214 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:41 am to
quote:

doctor says panic attack



So whats the question again?



oh wait

quote:

I'm not sure what to do next.


Go see a doctor
Posted by lockthevaught
Member since Jan 2013
2357 posts
Posted on 8/22/22 at 10:41 am to
Klonopin will make these go away.

But yea I remember my first couple of panic attacks. I was convinced I was going to die. After a while you develop coping mechanisms and become self aware of what is happening.
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