Will the panic ever leave??

[Hamm99]

I quit smoking March,2 2014! However I quit because of a health scare! Blood work done..normal! Heart tests done...normal!! However I am having panic attacks! Was given lorazepam and did not like how that made me feel! So my dr changed it to Wellbutrin and Xanax for panic when needed! Felt better and stupidly came off the meds. About a month ago the panic came back full force! So I  am back on the meds and feel somewhat better but I know the panic is just below the surface!! I get heart palpitations or flutters and then I know here it comes and I won't be sleeping tonight!!! I constantly worry about my health! I don't crave cigs as much any more but there are moments in a day when I would of had one and I crave. I just haven't figured out how to get my mind set back on track and put the panic behind me! I feel like it's been 6 months why is it still happening! Anyone else feel like this???

[ZoeDixon]

Don't try going back to a stick of cigarette because it might cause you to get back totally with your smoking habit. All you need to do right now is to keep doing thing things that make you most happy. Talk to your close friends and family about what you are going through, and ask them to help you in the entire process. Eventually, panic an anxiety just leaves. But if you think it's too much to handle, then ask for a professional advice from a healthcare professional.

[AlexisFords]

You said you already quit smoking. The panic attack can happen to those who put and end to their smoking habit and that's exactly what you're feeling right now. Just continue with your medication and always find time to visit your doctor whenever needed. Do not go back to the traditional cigarette smoking lifestyle you had before because it will just worsen your health.

[AbbyMack]

Panic attacks happen to people who quit smoking. This is part of the balancing process of the hormones that affected brain function. It is a natural consequence of tobacco and nicotine withdrawal. These panic attacks can be resolved over time. However, if your attacks had been severe, and affected your ability to function daily, it is time to seek treatment.

[Don333]

Today is my 8th day of quitting smoking, i have read a bunch of stuff about withdrawal symptoms. But up to today, im still feeling light headedness, dizziness, irritation, and tight chest (no pain), and no short breath, but as if i i always want to take deep breaths.
Been passing through a stressful and depressive state before i quit, and i dont know if quitting smoking added these physical symptoms. Right before i quit, had some ekg tests and blood tests and all was good.

Ive done it before, as in quitting smoking, but i guess i was not that of a smoker back then ( 8years ago), and i didnt pass through all these symptoms - it was a piece of cake.

[BamaLife]

I've never suffered from any type of mental illness in my life..it's September 26th and I quit smoking August 10th. I was continuously dipping up until about 4/5 days ago..the panic attacks are killing me. My dad is my crutch and talking with him about it seems to help, but my job is extremely stressful and it's like I'm constantly fighting to make it through the day..it feels like just last week I was fine and completely normal. Now my heart feels like it's off beat, my breathing is irregular, and I literally feel like I'm going to die sometimes. It's pure terror. The only time it will go away is if I some how can distract myself with events at work or conversation. Sometimes I even feel like I'm confused and don't know where I am. I feel like most people could never understand this feeling and that it's a joke to them, which intensifies the feeling. I must say though, reading these old posts and typing mine does seem to make me feel better. I haven't been to the doctor but I think I'm going to have to go soon..I was given some 0.5mg Lorazepam and it seems to help for the moment. I'm not looking for a buzz, I literally just want something that will make the panic attacks go away. I have no physical craving for cigarettes anymore, I actually feel like if I were to smoke or dip, it would make me nauseous and uncomfortable..so I'm in that awkward gray area where I don't want either. I just wish this would go away..I'm making the right decision to quit and it's really kicking my ***. I started smoking at around 18-19, and I'm 26 now..I quit on my birthday. So about 7-8 years of consistent smoking. Any suggestions would help, I just want my normal life back.