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I suffered really bad panic attacks twice without realizing I was having a panic attack. I thought I was gonna die. I became sick and weak. I lost appetite. I started having severe constipation. I couldn't breathe. I had to constantly take deep breathes. I couldn't sleep because I was scared that I would die in my sleep. It was really bad. I was so paranoid about what's wrong inside my body. It was only after several tests that came out normal and a mental health counseling, I got significantly better. I realized that it was all in my head. I didn't know my mind could severely affect my physical body. I remember sitting on a chair absolutely weak and tired and thinking I was gonna die. I think it almost killed me. All of that would have never happened to me if I was aware that it was all caused by anxiety in the first place. If I ever get the opportunity to do something for the society, I want to spread awareness about depression and anxiety disorder. I would never wish that experience to my worst enemy. Has anyone experienced something similar?