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RE: Let’s talk about panic attacks
Hi @dedicatedguy I have had this misfortune of experiencing 2 panic attacks in my life. The second time I was driving in peak hour traffic when it occured and my reaction was to pull off to the side. For a moment I thought I was having a heart attack as I had chest pains and tingling up my arms and hands. But the overarching symptoms were to reiterate your list:
- Sense of terror, or impending doom or death
- Feeling sweaty or having chills
- Breathing difficulties
- Feeling a loss of control
In addition, there was a feeling of being detached from oneself, like looking from the outside. I think that feeling gives rise to the terror and loss of control.
I am sorry for that mate, from what you are telling me it was very intense.
Why do you triggered that attack? Perhaps the traffic?
If I had to guess, it might have been caffeine (I drink a lot of coffee and coke - which I cut down on subsequently and never had a repeat incident).