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MedGirl · 09-12-2008, 02:59 AM

Hi Third Rider,

Sorry you're going through this. I've personally never had panic attacks but I've worked with some patients that have them and I know that they symptoms can be really unbearable at time. The symptom you're describing of your heart feeling like it's skipping a beat is extremely characteristic of anxiety disorders and is almost 100% not caused by hypoglycemia. True hypoglycemia is really rare except in people who are diabetics and taking medications that lower their blood sugar too much. I bet that as you get treatment for the panic attacks, the insomnia and sensations with your heart and blood pressure will start to go away.

I also am a big proponent for meds, not for everyone and certainly not as the only avenue of treatment. But I've seen some people really debilitated by panic attacks who were greatly helped when they decided to give meds a try. It has nothing to do with being weak or not having self control- what you have is really a biological disorder that needs a biological treatment the same as high cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, etc. I'm sure the doctor will have a good specific plan for you, but I bet a combination of meds as well as therapy to exam the underlying issues will greatly help you. Glad you're seeking help and I hope this gets better for you soon!

09-12-2008, 02:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
MedGirl Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Type: xNTJ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 17	Hi Third Rider, Sorry you're going through this. I've personally never had panic attacks but I've worked with some patients that have them and I know that they symptoms can be really unbearable at time. The symptom you're describing of your heart feeling like it's skipping a beat is extremely characteristic of anxiety disorders and is almost 100% not caused by hypoglycemia. True hypoglycemia is really rare except in people who are diabetics and taking medications that lower their blood sugar too much. I bet that as you get treatment for the panic attacks, the insomnia and sensations with your heart and blood pressure will start to go away. I also am a big proponent for meds, not for everyone and certainly not as the only avenue of treatment. But I've seen some people really debilitated by panic attacks who were greatly helped when they decided to give meds a try. It has nothing to do with being weak or not having self control- what you have is really a biological disorder that needs a biological treatment the same as high cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, etc. I'm sure the doctor will have a good specific plan for you, but I bet a combination of meds as well as therapy to exam the underlying issues will greatly help you. Glad you're seeking help and I hope this gets better for you soon!