I have been having attacks where my heart race increases, my body starts to tingle, I have a burning feeling that feels like it is traveling through my blood, my chest hurts, and I get shortness of breath. Would this be categorized as an anxiety or panic attack? If so, how can I stop them?
Best reply by alisiacara:
I would say it is one.
When your blood races, whether from running, or panic attack, yes you feel your blood. Your blood pressure goes up horrible (mine was190/240). Your body responds in all kinds of ways, and yes if you have a weak ticker, it can kill you. Most people go to ER for this reason. They can give you meds to relax you, but ultimately you/or pills need to get control of it.
You first of all need to calm down. Think on relaxing things (I know it is hard, but RELAX), nice music, deep breaths, slow and deep. When you get under control, think about the thing that upset you, is it really that big of a deal (you start feeling panic, start relaxing again), face your fear.
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Is it normal to have a type of burning feeling throughout your body during an panic/anxiety attack?
I’ve dealt with anxiety disorder for years. I’ve been in treatment for a long time as well. First talk to your doctor about your overall health. If you are a generally healthy adult you have nothing to worry about. The attacks feel very physical, but trust me they are more bark than bite. And yes, relax as much as possible. If you feel like you are losing control or are going to hurt yourself or others call 911. I’ve been to the hospital more times than I can count for these horrible attacks. Rest assured they do pass.
Yes, those are all normal feelings of a panic/anxiety attack; I suffer from the same feelings, I even start to shake really bad. I have been suffering for about 5 years now and it sucks until you can learn to get control and even then there will be times where it still just sucks. Like tonight just dead in my sleep I woke up in a panic over I have no idea what, but shaking a racing heart and racing thoughts. I usually make a warm cup of tea (NON CAFFENIATED), put in a great movie (usually a chick flick) and just cover up, get comfy and relax. Another thing to do too is to have a notebook and write down all of your thoughts/fears that are running through your mind at the time. You will quickly start to realize that you are having an attack over NOTHING
I also have to take meds that have helped tremendously and am very thankful for. I also pray a lot and just trust God with everything! Good luck, you will be okay and always remember you are not alone in this 