episode of concern

Hi, I often have an episode of concern. The symptoms start with my whole body experianicing a cold sweat, but not actually sweating. Then I become very weak and light headed. Finally, My whole body starts to shake with a slight feeling of numbness.

The episode reminds me a little like having gas at the dentist before passing out. I cannot function at all and it feels as though I'm fighting to remain conscious. The only thing that dramatically reduces the symptoms is by constantly eating, only then after around 10 minutes the symptoms dissappear.

I eat healthy and take all essential vitamins daily. I very much doubt that anxiety and stress are the cause, but rather something my body is lacking or rejecting.

I really would appreciate any probable causes that would explain my condition.

Many thanks
Michael

[mammo]

Because of your symptoms it could be your blood sugar getting too low, but I'm not a doctor. My husband who is diabetic experiences this when his blood sugar gets too low.  I experienced this and it was anxiety, but my doctor said if eating something didn't make me feel better right away, it wasn't my blood sugar.  I was tested and it wasn't my sugar, but anxiety. Always rule out other problems before assuming anything, but you also describe what a panic attack can be like and your eating may be comforting to you, gets your mind off of what is happening and it passes.  You don't have to always feel nervous or anxious to have a panic attack.  See your doctor to rule out sugar problems, and go from there.  We're always here, so please visit us anytime should this turn out to be anxiety.  Take care.

[cj29]

Why not go see your doctor about this?  He/she can help you determine what is wrong, and can rule out causes and maybe even refer you to a counselor that can help with your anxiety.  As mammo said, you don't have to be experiencing a full blown panic attack to notice the symptoms of anxiety.  Keep us posted!