Sorta OT...but can you have a panic attack out of nowhere??

My heart has been RACING all day, and I feel almost as I can't breathe. I had to take DS out for a long walk to get air...it seemed to help a bit but that awful feeling is back.

And the weird thing is is that everything is ok...I have a lot on my plate (working from home, watching DS all day..) but no more than anyone else. I can usually handle things like a champ. Do you think this is anxiety?? What a bad feeling

Re: Sorta OT...but can you have a panic attack out of nowhere??

I've had panic attacks but they've never last that long.

Are you feeling ok otherwisew, not light-headed or anything?

If you are still feeling that way tomorrow I'd call you doctor.

Message edited 2/22/2007 5:49:15 PM.

Re: Sorta OT...but can you have a panic attack out of nowhere??

I get that too, but it only lasts a short time, is there something bothering you that you keep thinking about that can be causing you to feel this way all day?

Hope you feel better soon!

Re: Sorta OT...but can you have a panic attack out of nowhere??

Are you tired or had too much caffeine? Sometimes that happens to me when I haven't slept much or drank too much caffeine. Feel better!

Re: Sorta OT...but can you have a panic attack out of nowhere??

There is a lot on my mind I guess (upcoming christening, bills like always etc..) but nothing too unusual. I still feel this way. And I usually have a ton of caffeine but have been cutting back and drinking more water...I've been doing breathing exercises that supposedly help but not working :(

I hope tomorrow is better.

Thanks ladies!