Can Someone Help Me Out Is This Panic Attack?

[Anonymous]

I depression issues. I'm dealing with them on a daily basis but recently I find myself in these situations:

-sudden crying attacks
-laughing like crazy after crying (or laughing and crying at the same time)
-shortness of breath ( i literally thought i was dying)
-numb hands/face/ even teeth! Feeling numb all over.
-nausea
-feeling of dizziness
-and I feel like something horrible is about to happen to me or my loved ones.

I don't know what to do. I've had like 2 of this kind of attacks till now and worried i'll have more. And I hate seeing doctors. (I'm terrified of going to hospitals.) For all i know this doesn't have to do with depression so i thought it must be a panic attack or anxiety attack?

What the hell do i do?

this is a panic attack or some sort of it

this is not a panic attack

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I have depression*

[Foxxtrot]

It sound like manic depression to me. It's a form of bipolar. Do you get really excited/ happy suddenly? And really sad or anxious suddenly. The numbness is from hyperventilating... Focus on deep shallow breaths. I used to have panic attacks so bad that I would literally convulse. I thought I had seizures, but my dr said that everyone deals with stress different. Some people get headaches, some people can't breathe right... Just remember that it will be okay. Try not to worry and work yourself up about symptoms that are probably minority meaningless. Good luck.

[Asker]

i do get sudden mood switches a lot.. thank you i will try to...

[9mfeo]

Speak to your doctor about this. It could be a side effect of medication (if you're on any).

Anxiety and depression are frequently co-morbid so a treatment for one can sometimes help the other. In the mean time, check out The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook. My therapist highly recommends it (and I've found it has been helping me).

[QooLipBite]

I had the same problem although just not as intense as yours.

You can go see a psychiatrist, these are professionals that can really help you get out of this problem.

They may put you onto some medications but they're super helpful. It may even sometimes get rid of the problem permanently.

As for short term tips... it may sound like the dumbest thing ever but it works...

BREATHE. 6 seconds in, 6 seconds hold and 5 seconds breath out.

do it in a paper bag and it will be a lot more effective.

[jestingdemon]

If you take meds anxiety can be a side effect for a lot of them it would be wise to tell your doctor

[Anonymous]

OMG this is how the zombie Apocalypse starts you are turning into a zombie! jk :p but definitely sounds like you need to see a real doctor it could get worse

[Anonymous]

just breath calm down everything will be okay Jesus loves you im here for you if u want to talk :)