A few yrs. back I had panic attacks quite often. Somehow, I found a way to overcome it. Now, they’re back. I couldn’t tell you why either. Out of nowhere I started having about one a week now I’m having them everyday. I realize panic causes symptoms and it’s a vicious cycle. However, recently I’ve had symptoms before I’ve even started to panic. This makes me believe, logically, that something is wrong.

Basically, I’ve been having a strange feeling as if there’s a big weight on top of my head and then the back of my neck, front of my neck and jaw seem to have lost sensation. I find it hard to swallow and it feels as if my entire body goes limp almost and I feel very, very sleepy. That alone scares me so much that I obviously panic.

Have you ever heard of these symptoms? I am going to the Dr. soon to ask him about it too. I went to the ER last month b/c I felt so strange and the Dr. made me feel very stupid for coming – as if it was nothing at all. I believe I know the difference in panic attacks and something very strange that causes a panic attack b/c of the strangeness of symptoms. Can anyone please help?

Thank you!

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