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A member asked:
Can't tell if i'm having an arrhythmia or a panic attack. i don't feel 'panicked' during them. how can i tell the difference? my 'attacks' are severe.
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Feel your pulse: Try to feel your pulse during the attacks or have a friend feel it. Easily accessible would be at the wrist on the thumb' s side. Check for rate, beats per minute and also for rhythm: regular/ irregular. Also try to better discern what describes an "attack" and their pattern. Hope it helps.
Answered 5/8/2016
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