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Is it possible for symptoms of a panic/anxiety attack to happen before panicked thoughts? one second fine, next dizzy/heart racing, then scared.

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Dr. Ryan Cooley answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Possible : I suggest that you see someone to help sort this out. Some cardiovascular, autonomic nervous system problems can cause symptoms that you describe.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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