sudden rushes.

[anxietyhh]

I was recently prescribed alprazolam for my anxiety. 25 mg I haven't taken any yet because I haven't felt panicked to my Max point yet.  I know anxiety attacks can cause many symptoms but is it possible to feel those symptoms without feeling anxiety. I noticed throughout the day I feel sudden bursts where it gets hard to breathe and I seem like I'm going to pass out I also shake at times. It seems like throughout the day I feel symptoms of anxiety attacks my breathing gets hard for a little while then it goes back to normal I also feel sick to my stomach and just feel like I'm dying. I was at the hospital 2 days ago they did a chest X-ray and everything came back fine yet I still feel like there's something they are missing they also did blood work on me. I'm just trying to beat anxiety for good I feel like I'm on a good path so far today has been kinda bad though I just wish no body had to feel this way it's scary

[nursegirl6572]

You state that you've been dealing with panic attacks and anxiety since September, and that you try to handle the anxiety yourself.  The only thing I can see from your posts that you've tried is Ativan and now Xanax for the anxiety.

I've recommended to you that you need to seek professional help, get into therapy, and explore your other options for treatment numerous times.  Hopefully you will take that advice soon, as you've been on this roller coaster far too long already.  The anxiety is not going to magically go away, and taking an anti-anxiety med is just a band-aid.  Not to mention, if you take those meds long enough, they will end up hurting instead of helping the anxiety.

Good luck to you.

[remar]

It sounds like you are having panic attacks. They can come out of no where, even if you're not feeling very anxious at the time.
Are you eating during the day? A good breakfast and lunch? Some of your symptoms sound like possible low blood sugar.