panic attack? or not
i’m not sure if what ive been having recently are panic attacks. they come on quickly, anf it starts with me getting that drop feeling in my stomach, then i hear my heart beating in my ears, and my breaths get shallow. when they happen i suddenly become very aware of death? and i start to fear crazy things, like my shortness o9f breath is me suffocating, or the plane i hear above my house is carrying a bomb which will begin WW3. it’s weird i know, it is it really a panic attack? also: i have not been ediaclly diagnosed with anxiety. i’m not sure if that changes anyth8ihng, but i’m just letting yu guys know just in case.
@oliviag2307
hey there <3 I understand how overwhelming and super scary that experience can be, I’m sorry you have had to face it but I really really am proud of you for making thru it as I know those are nothing like easy to handle and are draining! And no, none of it sounds crazy
As for your question, what you describe does sound like a panic attack to me and the experience is similar to what many others go thru, not being diagnosed with anxiety does not change the fact your experiences are real and very much valid! While it might be helpful to seek professional help and a clinical diagnosis, and help from the therapy room can go a long way, it is completely your choice if you would want to and can do that <3