It sounds like a panic or anxiety attack yes. There's coping strategies you can learn to avoid triggers for them or recognize when they're coming so you can work on calming yourself. I would suggest you seek therapy if you're not already! It would really help you deal with the anxiety.
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Allie
Diagnosed: Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Obsessive Compulsive Disoder. Previous: Borderline Personality Disorder.
I no longer qualify for a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, but there will always be my borderline traits that I struggle with especially during times of great stress.
I've been working passionately as a therapist since December 2016 
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