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Oct 08, 2014, 07:31 PM
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When I am having a panic attack, my heart starts beating so fast I'm afraid I might die. Does anybody experience this or something similar?
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Oct 09, 2014, 05:23 AM
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Yes. Like my heart wants to jump from of its place and run away.
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Oct 09, 2014, 05:57 AM
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yeah, I know it too soooo well.. for me drinking water and breathing to a paper bag used to help, maybe you should try it too
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Oct 09, 2014, 07:06 AM
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I've experienced that and so much more. Anxiety can bring on many physical symptoms.
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Oct 09, 2014, 07:17 AM
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that is a pretty common thing with people who have panic / anxiety issues. I get it too
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Oct 09, 2014, 09:06 AM
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Yes that, and so much more. Your system is in "fight or flight" mode.
Once you get scared from the racing heart, it's not uncommon to hyperventilate. That produces a lot of other fun symptoms like dizziness and the sensation that you're smothering. Panic attacks are awful.
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Oct 10, 2014, 02:45 PM
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The old "breathing into a paper bag" actually decreases oxygen intake, not a good thing. Focusing on deep, slow breaths will decrease your heart rate. Lots of breathing exercises/meditation on Youtube. Practice them and use them when you get anxious before it turns into a full blown panic attack.
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Oct 10, 2014, 05:27 PM
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yes, i've went to the ER 3 times thinking i was having heart failure /complications
but i also lost my sight and inability to move
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Oct 11, 2014, 02:30 PM
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Yes that happens to me too. It's called tachycardia.
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