Thanks for the post, helps a bit, but I have some questions. I have never had an anxiety attack before, not until May of this year. I was worried about loosing my job, etc and it just happened. I felt like my throat was tight and I couldn't breath, my heart was pounding, I was horribly dizzy/lightheaded, tingling hands and feet, quesey stomach.
Is it normal to feel dizzy/lightheaded? How can I control this to where I don't freak out? Since May I have lost my job (in June) and I have had a couple more "attacks" and I HATE it! The worst part is feeling dizzy and like I can't breath.
Also, you talked about herbal drugs (weed I'm assuming). I smoked a lot when I was a teenager and NEVER freaked out. I've only smoked about 3 times in the past 5 years. It seems like the last two times I did I totally freaked out, kind of like a panic attack, and I've never done that before. Do you think that could be leading to me having attacks now? I know it sounds strange, but maybe like I triggered something and now it's easier to have a panic attack?
Any help would be greatly welcome.