I've had similar symptoms, and it is scary. Sometimes I have to keep up an internal monolgue that I'm okay just to get through, and wait for the anxiety to pass.
I don't really have much advice for you, but I can empathise, and there is something wrong with you, it's anxiety and panic.
It's as real as a broken leg, because it leaves you feeling weak,helpless and vulnerable.
But you're not alone.
There's lots of us having these feelings out there.