This feeling of dread partnered with chest pains and shortness of breath

@xtedax (109)
Quezon City, Philippines
December 28, 2015 3:24am CST
I have been diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder 2 years ago and I have to say it has been hell for me these past few years. Every now and then I get this feeling that I'm about to die and it is followed by chest pains and shortness of breath. My heart seems to skip a beat and it stops me from whatever I'm doing. Sometimes I get dizzy and my legs seem to be wobbly. I was given a couple of prescriptions and it seems to help a lot most of the time. Now, I can safely say that I can control my anxiety whenever I get an attack. How about you guys, ever have the same diagnosis as me?
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wiLLmaH
@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
28 Dec 15
Does the doctor told you the causes of that disorder?
Dennis
@xtedax (109)
• Quezon City, Philippines
28 Dec 15
Yes, my doctor told me the cause of my disorder. It was when a traumatic experience led to a decrease of cerotonin in my brain that caused this. Low cerotonin usually leads to panic disorder.
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wiLLmaH
@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
29 Dec 15
@xtedax Oh! You are taking medications for that?
Dennis
@xtedax (109)
• Quezon City, Philippines
29 Dec 15
@wiLLmaH I did, about a year ago. But I stopped it, thinking that I might get immune to it at some time. I guess I'm able to control my panic attacks that's why I decided to discontinue my medication. But I might take them again in case I can't handle this dreadful disorder.
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Marlina
@marlina (154129)
• Canada
5 Jan 16
Glad that you are taking control of the situation.