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When i start to feel overwhelmed i feel like i can't breath and there is a lump in my throat i start to panic what is wrong with me?
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Panic Attack: Nothing. You are panicking and your body is reacting to your 'stress'. Many young people tighten up their chest muscles when they have panic or anxiety. They learn eventually to breathe this feeling or sensation away.
Answered 7/11/2014
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It is a normal: Flight or fight reaction to being overwhelmed. Get a counselor you can talk to about the situations that bring on the attacks and can give you some coping tips
Answered 7/11/2014
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It sounds like you: have anxiety. Might even be a panic attack. Panic attacks often last 2 to 10 mins. Possible sx’s: severe anxiety/panic, chest tightness/pain, rapid or pounding heartbeat, areas of numbness or pins & needles type sensation, hot flashes or chills & ^ perspiration. There may be tickle sensation in stomach or nausea, feeling dizzy or faint & physical shaking. The person may fear that they are going
Answered 7/11/2014
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