u/CuteAbbreviations67

So it’s been building for a while but last week I had my first panic attack in months and I’ve had one nearly every day since so my body is exhausted. Weak, dizzy, muscle tension, short of breath, head pressure, tight throat and a constant feeling of doom in my stomach. These symptoms send me spiralling because I constantly think something is wrong with me but I’ve seen the doctor who wasn’t concerned now I’m just waiting for my blood results.

I’m supposed to be going on holiday tomorrow but I honestly just feel like lying in bed and sleeping. Any tips on how to pull myself out of this and try to recover?

I’ve had dizziness for about a week now so I went to see my doctor and because I began having a panic attack my heart rate went to 160 and doc advised I go to hospital as she’s never seen someone’s heart rate this high from anxiety… I didn’t go to hospital because my heart rate settled as soon as I left and I knew it was just from my anxiety.

Now the problem I’m having is I’m struggling to differentiate anxiety and actual health issues. I’m usually good settling my anxiety attacks but I’m 4 months postpartum so it’s really difficult. I did have a stressful time last week and caused myself a lot of neck tension which has probably brought on the dizziness but I just feel really scared and dreading something bad is going to happen and I won’t get to see my baby grow up 😔