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RRRED · 10-08-2003, 07:31 PM

I think Holly hit it right on head... MEN!

Actually though, some of you seem to be describing anxiety attacks which is totally different than panic attacks.

If you have an anxiety attack, you can feel tightness in the chest and your heart rate will go up... maybe some emotion from something that JUST happened.

Panic attacks will come out of nowhere. I used to have them quite often during the last year of my marriage. The very first time I had one we were on the freeway on the way to dinner. There was nothing that triggered it. I just felt like I was having a heart attack. That's the only way to descibe it. It feels like 200 lbs is sitting on your chest and you can't fill your lungs up with enough air. You really think you're gonna die. Plus you get confused, disoriented, and have a hard time communicating.

Anyway, we rushed to the emergency room etc etc... and within about 20 minutes I was back to normal, felt dumb, and snuck out of there without them noticing.

The sad part about panic attacks is that it can make you scared to leave your house cuz you fear you might have one at anytime, anywhere you might be. That's why you just have to accept them, let them ride, and know it will be over within 20 min or so.

I think alot of men have them too. They will just hesitate more than women when it comes to contacting a doctor.

10-08-2003, 07:31 PM
RRRED Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WA Posts: 6,754	I think Holly hit it right on head... MEN! Actually though, some of you seem to be describing anxiety attacks which is totally different than panic attacks. If you have an anxiety attack, you can feel tightness in the chest and your heart rate will go up... maybe some emotion from something that JUST happened. Panic attacks will come out of nowhere. I used to have them quite often during the last year of my marriage. The very first time I had one we were on the freeway on the way to dinner. There was nothing that triggered it. I just felt like I was having a heart attack. That's the only way to descibe it. It feels like 200 lbs is sitting on your chest and you can't fill your lungs up with enough air. You really think you're gonna die. Plus you get confused, disoriented, and have a hard time communicating. Anyway, we rushed to the emergency room etc etc... and within about 20 minutes I was back to normal, felt dumb, and snuck out of there without them noticing. The sad part about panic attacks is that it can make you scared to leave your house cuz you fear you might have one at anytime, anywhere you might be. That's why you just have to accept them, let them ride, and know it will be over within 20 min or so. I think alot of men have them too. They will just hesitate more than women when it comes to contacting a doctor.