Do I have a panic/anxiety disorder?

Question:

I get this same feeling a lot. It happens out of nowhere and in different places. I get really dizzy, short of breath, and I just feel like I need to leave or like run away. Sometimes I feel like my body is numb and I can't feel my arms. At times I can talk myself out of these episodes and I've found eating something or taking my mind off of stuff I can calm myself down but sometimes I can't and it eventually passes. This happens during school a lot and I really wish it wouldn't.. any advice and are these episodes panic attacks at all?

Answers:
it sure does sound like anxiety/panic disorder--i suffer from the same like symptoms: anxiety develops seemingly out of nowhere, its hard to focus on anything including finding that magic something that will make that horrible feeling go away!! I know it feels unbareable. is there someone who you trust and feel completely secure with sharing these episodes with where maybe you can set up together that when you feel so desperate that safe person can talk to you and help you focus on a safe feeling, thought or sound or even an object! we all need a helper even if we don't admit it---to get through tough times. I know we sometimes don't recognize what the trigger to anxiety is= but if you and someone- you trust can be a life saver. Also you didn't mention if you are taking any medication for this condition--you may need it and maybe not--but you should check with a medical dr., a psychologist or psychiatrist. definately check with one at least--and definately find a safe person you can trust your feelings with--even if its a lack of knowledge of the feeling--all this talking and i did not mention that listening to meditation music whether a soft voice or calming music or guided immagery OR
do breathing excersies
at this moment i can't remember the breathing pattern but maybe some one else on this site does

good luck friend

These might be panic attacks. talk to a school counselor about your episodes, and get diagnosed. that way you can talk about it, and eventually solve the problem.

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