[zijax]

My heart has been pounding all day.
I have shortness of breath.
I am dizzy
I am light headed
Nothing seems real
I am unusually tired

I have decided if I am having a heart attack that I will just go ahead and die. It seems to be a good way to go. It doesn't hurt that bad and it won't be messy. Maybe it is all the med changes. My friend on the phone said it was a panic attack but I'm not thinking any thoughts to be afraid of. I do not like the month of April. It is indeed a cruel month.

[lilypup]

do you have a benzo to take? that settles my panic attacks right down.
I don't know your health or age but it's prob a panic attack like ur friend said.
But if in doubt get it checked out.

And no you don't want to go, we would miss you!

[raspberrytorte]

To me it really does sound like a panic attack.

I've had prolonged ones before too. Heart palipitations where I feel like I can't breathe, derealization, etc. One time all night long! It was terrible. I wasn't afraid of anything. One time I almost had my husband take me to the ER because I thought I was having a heart attack or dying.

I hope you feel better soon.

Try taking deep breaths.

Hugs.

I agree - sounds like panic attack. I can't tell you how many times I've been to the ER with a 'heart attack' (and I'm only 30!). You don't have to be thinking anxious thoughts for your body to panic - it often comes out of nowhere. That said, you might feel better if you visit the doctor and run some tests, if only for peace of mind (I also used to sit in my car in the hospital parking lot when feeling this way -- being in close proximity to emergency help often alleviated the symptoms).

[zijax]

It has been happening off and on for the last week. I've been waking up at 3:00 am every morning and starting my day full of energy. Today my heart feels like it's going to explode. I can't cope with life anymore. Another med change today. I have a terrible pdoc. He is terrible bc he lacks intuition. I don't expect him to have compassion, he's not a therapist, but he has a stupid mind. He has put my mind and body through hell and I feel like a lab rat.

Originally Posted by zijax

It has been happening off and on for the last week. I've been waking up at 3:00 am every morning and starting my day full of energy. Today my heart feels like it's going to explode. I can't cope with life anymore. Another med change today. I have a terrible pdoc. He is terrible bc he lacks intuition. I don't expect him to have compassion, he's not a therapist, but he has a stupid mind. He has put my mind and body through hell and I feel like a lab rat.

I feel your pain. Sounds like you really need to switch doctors if at all possible.
panic disorder can completely take over your life (add bipolar to that...). I ended up leaving school at one point because I was basically in a state of mild to severe panic all day everyday and could barely walk, drive, leave the house etc. But, for what it's worth, though I suffered from panic for quite awhile before getting my life back together, I did so without any medication. this experience showed me how truly powerful the mind is - both in its ability to destroy and to mend. What I mean is that you have power beyond your medication.

[zijax]

I feel powerless over Bipolar. I am staying clean and sober, I went to rehab, i.o.p., now in aftercare, NA, counselling, lots of vegetables and fruits, exercize, and on and on and I'm still sick with this ****. So I do feel powerless. I can only control it up to a point and then it controls my life. It always has. I am trying so hard. I want to give up.

Could be a panic attack. I think it best to have a doc check you over if possible. They can diagnose panic or heart issues. Good luck. I've been in your shoes (thinking its best to let it take you) but you will probably feel different later. Error on the side of caution if you can.