[Bookworm257]

So, I just had something happen to me I think might be an anxiety attack or something. I had this feeling of intense worry, impending doom, and ot felt like everything was happening all at once and I was trapped. I was also hyperventilating which made me a little lightheaded. I noticed my heart speed up a little bit too. I just felt trapped and stressed out and like everything was moving so fast and happening all at once.

[Sunflower123]

It sounds like a panic attack.

[Cathy5106]

Originally Posted by Bookworm257

So, I just had something happen to me I think might be an anxiety attack or something. I had this feeling of intense worry, impending doom, and ot felt like everything was happening all at once and I was trapped. I was also hyperventilating which made me a little lightheaded. I noticed my heart speed up a little bit too. I just felt trapped and stressed out and like everything was moving so fast and happening all at once.

Yes, try deep breathing, like in yoga. If this continues, you may need to see a doctor.

Cathy5106

I agree. It sounds indeed like you had an anxiety attack. A panic attack for me takes this forward several steps in that I feel as though I am going to die.

[benzenering]

I'd agree with the panic attack opinion...but there seems to be a fine line between a panic attack and an anxiety attack. I have these sporadically, hyperventilating being the key difference (for me) to distinguish between an anxiety attack and a panic attack. I hope you feel better soon!

[Guiness187055]

Sounds like a major anxiety attack or a minor panic attack to me.

[defyinggravity65]

Originally Posted by Bookworm257

So, I just had something happen to me I think might be an anxiety attack or something. I had this feeling of intense worry, impending doom, and ot felt like everything was happening all at once and I was trapped. I was also hyperventilating which made me a little lightheaded. I noticed my heart speed up a little bit too. I just felt trapped and stressed out and like everything was moving so fast and happening all at once.

I would say it sounds like a panic attack (extreme fear, feelings of doom or danger, hyperawareness of bodily functions). Always best to get checked out by a doctor though just to be sure there's nothing physically wrong with you.

[Albie]

I would agree with the above comments. I had similar feeling and didn't know what the were until came here and was also told that I had one. Now I an constantly afraid of having as another.