is this a panic attack,help freaking out

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Registered: 05-20-2004
is this a panic attack,help freaking out
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Thu, 01-26-2006 - 12:14am

this my first time on this board, i wanted to know is this signs of a panic attack: heart starts beating fast for no reason, face feels flush, feeling like i am to pass out, numbness in parts of the body, feeling something is in my throat, unsteadiness, feeling out of control, hot flashes, headaches, feeling something bad is bout to happen, and feeling if a heart attack. I just started getting these feelings about three months ago and when i feel my heart racing and i start feeling flush i run to the bath run and either get in a cold shower are get a towel and put it over my face and it calms me down in about 20 to 30 minutes. they do not happen often this is like the third time it has happened. but i happen noticed when i am feeling very stressed that is when it happens. tonite when it happen i tried something new b\c the times before i would run to the bathroom and jump in the shower with all my clothes on. but this time tonite and tried to calm myself down and just got a cold towel and i was find. if these are signs of a panic attack what can i do to stop them and what are other techniques i can do to calm myself down.

thanks,
babygirl

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 01-26-2006 - 3:44am

Hello, babygirl! It's nice to see you here:) You are NOT alone. You seem to be having all the symptoms of a panic attack. But, we cannot say for sure. There are medical conditions that cause these symptoms, too. You need to be seen by a health care professional & get a confirmed diagnosis. We can only support you through these symptoms. Not make