Panic attack or Epilepsy?
 

Ive had what I believed to be Panic attacks for the last 8 years. It is a feeling of intense fear, or impending doom.I breath heavily and fear my death. It usually only lasts 15-20seconds. I don't feel anything physical like twitching or convulsions, but I do feel slightly weaker physically during and for a few minutes after the attack. Many times, my brain is very "cloudy" and sometimes I completely forget I had an attack at all. I had a brain aneurism 14 years ago, that was clipped and resolved. A person I know who works in Neurology said that they may be seizures and not attacks. This really worries me. I had an EEG done a year ago and it showed normal, but I read that even though it shows normal doesn't mean that epilepsy isn't present because the brain waves are returned to normal when not having a seizure.

I know without more testing you can't give me an accurate answer, but any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you...

Hi dynhamik,
Welcome to the forum! My advice to you is "cold water therapy" I don't know for sure but this sounds like a panic attack what you need to do is get a cold washcloth and put it on your face and the back of your neck, by doing this you will calm the neurons down in your brain and the nervous system will calm down. If by chance you are forgetful and don't remember what happened after these possible panic attack or you seem confused, tired, and have a headache then it could very well be a seizure. These are all signs of how many people feel after they have had a seizure. If this is the case you need to have your neurologist order an MRI, CT Scan, PET scan and SPECT scan to find the details of what's going on in your brain. I wish you the best of luck and May God Bless You!

Sue

dynhamik,

It sure sounds like a panic attack to me. I have had them. They can be just a few seconds to even hours long. If they last, if you can, get your blood pressure tested. We keep a home blood pressure kit handy. I have experienced very high BP during a panic attack.

You can check your pulse easily at the time of the event. If it returns to a normal level soon after, it is likely a panic attack. There are a variety of trigger for panic attacks. It can be difficult to identify the trigger without taking not of all of the stimuli at the time.

My best to you.

Hello & Welcome!!
 

dynhamik,

:Wave-Hello: It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you. :smileypray:


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I really appreciate your input. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow. I plan on getting the referral to see a Neurologist. I'll be sure to update this thread when I have more information. Thanks again.

Keep us up to date!!
 

Thank you Darlene. It's nice to know people are so kind and helpful in this forum. I will be sure to keep you all updated.:)