I'm having panic attacks (A serious post) [View All]

Now, I am not asking for medical advice, I know a lot of these "I'm having a heart attack" posts are getting locked.

Ok, so for about a week, I've been having what I think are panic or anxiety attacks. My heart feels like it's popping out of my chest, I get really hot and dizzy, I feel really stressed, like I feel like I'm dying and I just want to scream. During this time, I also feel really on edge like I'm waiting for something to happen.

When I keep my mind busy, I'm fine. But when I have some down time, that's when it happens and I don't know what to do with myself.

So, last night I went to the ED and they also thought I was having a panic attack. They gave me pills "Alprazolam", which I haven't taken any of yet.

Today I feel o.k. I'm at work and busy.

Has anyone else ever experienced panic attacks? Any suggestions?
The doctor said to cut down on caffeine and to stop smoking.


Thanks for any thoughts and/or suggestions!

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