scary moment! was this a panic attack??

[erin626]

I was at work today and I was walking through the dining room (I'm a waitress) and out of nowhere I got dizzy, the floor felt like it was moving, I felt like I was in a daze, and didn't know if I was going to faint or vomit. I rushed back into the kitchen and was really shakey but the feeling passed within a few minutes. Was this a panic attack?? I normally am anxious regularly and have gotten panic attacks but I usually know they're coming because I'm already so anxious but today this was just out of the blue. It was incredibly scary. Thank goodness two girls I work with also have anxiety and helped me calm down after the incident.

[kristy437]

yeah that happen too me before..untill i got put back on my med's,it's a very scary feeling...

[erin626]

Yea. That's exactly how it felt...like a moving sidewalk. I guess my stress level is pretty high at work so its not too unusual that I'd get a panic attack. It just happened so suddenly with no warning. It really scared me.

[sgately11]

Yeah I get that all the time, I call it a PA without the adrenaline rush or rapid heartbeat. Its odd, you get dizzy, almost like if you were on a moving sidewalk, or the ground no longer feels solid. It happens all of the time with me, and typically comes with DP/DR as well. Its harmless but freaky.

[strakur]

I'm quite sure it was just a panic attack. Man, I miss when panic attacks where only the feeling of fainting or vomiting.

[DJ873]

ya sometimes when you are breathing from your chest and not your abdomen I get that wave of dizziness too. If you notice quick enough you can catch that that is what is happening and a deep belly breath helps alot. This anxiety crap sure does suck right??? good luck and remember, deep cleansing breaths are great for us anxiety sufferers