Severe anxiety attack

[Jacks101]

Today while working I had a severe anxiety attack at a shopping centre . I had to get back to work car to lay down my heart rate was in regular my palms were so clammy my legs and arms were tingling all over I was so scared I felt like I was dying called work they took me to dr who called ambulance as I couldn't walk my heart rate was through the roof at this stage . After all test were done drs said anxiety can have all the symptoms of a heart attack. Just wished I knew what triggered this and how to stop it if it happened again

[sister moon]

Hi Jacks101,

Sorry to hear you are having a rough time with anxiety. Its rather unfortunate that anxiety can mimic heart attack symptoms because it is extremely hard to not become more anxious when we think our lives are in danger.

I am not sure if it may be the case for you but i know for me unless I am really calm to begin with, shopping centres trigger my anxiety/panic. I think it is due to the high amount of sensory stimulation in those environments and the lighting, the noise, just too many things happening at once. I have had less since I have been aware of this, and can make sure I am breathing deeply or move location if its too noisy. Sometimes I keep my sunglasses on. If i can I limit the amount of time I spend there. Or go to a cafe or something that is quiter and has different lighting.

Best of luck

Sistermoon