unusual reaction to panic attack

Normally, when I'm going through a panic attack, I feel dizzy, can't breathe, have rapid heartbeat and blurry vision, I tremble and believe that I'm going to die, sweat, feel numb, am afraid of anyone touching or being very close to me and am choking. After all the panic has gone, I stop crying and then try to get my heart and breath back to normal. Because I take calming pills in order for these to happen I can barely keep my eyes open and so go to sleep. This time I had a very weird panic attack. First of all, it just happened for no reason at all. Secondly, even when the first one stopped, and I was trying to relax, I was afraid of everything and panicked again when my dog came to see what happened. Then everything started again and when i stopped, I just stood there lying for about 2 minutes and then ***HERE'S THE WEIRDEST PART*** started laughing uncontrollably for more than 15 minutes. I didn't know what the hell I was doing, I just couldn't stop. I have never laughed like this in my hole life. Then I started crying, then laughing and crying at the same time, the laughing again until my brother managed to calm me down. After that, I couldn't even speak or blink or move a finger. I was completely exhausted and felt like I don't even exist. I was just lost...Can someone please explain to me why this happened? Oh, and sorry for the long and tiring post :/

The only thing I can say is that anxiety and panic affect is lots of different ways. I remember being adamant a few years back that some new symptoms weren't down to anxiety, because I have had anxiety for years and know how it affects me. Yet it turned out they were. I still normally react in the same ways I am used to but every now and then I have an odd reaction and it completely messes with my head. So you have my sympathies.

If it worries you or happens again and you find it hard to deal with, then maybe mention it to your doctor or T if you are seeing one? Otherwise, I would try not to let it worry you too much. It's not unusual to respond to high levels of anxiety in new and different ways from time to time.

I hope that helps.

Milli

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Sounds like a good time.
But on a serious note...I really don't think there's any such thing as a 'normal' reaction to a panic attack, especially if you experience them on a regular basis (or even if you don't). They're not pleasant, and that's an understatement. But if there is something about it that concerns you - scary physical sensations, feeling like you're going mad - then you might want to talk to someone. Just to make sure everything's okay.