So I'll be just sitting on the couch watching TV with my family and suddenly my heart starts racing and I feel like I can't breathe. It passes after like 10 minutes but man it's terrifying every single time. Wife is supportive but I don't think she really gets it. Been thinking about seeing someone about it. Has anyone here dealt with this?
I get anxiety out of nowhere too and it's weird because nothing's actually wrong in that moment. For me it helps to remember it'll pass in about 20 minutes. Deep breathing, sometimes I just sit with it. If it's happening a lot though, worth talking to a doctor about it. Could be stress you're holding onto.
Yeah man, I get this sometimes when I'm scrolling my phone at night. Heart racing, feeling like something's wrong even though everything's fine. Have you talked to a doctor about it or tried any breathing exercises?
Totally get this. I've had these episodes where I'm just sitting there with my boys and suddenly I'm convinced something's happening to me. Turned out my doctor said it was anxiety and recommended I try some breathing techniques. Helped a lot.
This happens to me too and it's the weirdest thing. You're just existing and your body decides to freak out for no reason. The worst part is it happens in front of the family and then you feel weird about it.
This might be worth mentioning to your doctor. Not saying there's definitely something wrong but panic attacks out of nowhere can sometimes be a sign you need to address your stress load or talk to someone. You don't have to just white-knuckle through it.
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Yeah this happens to me more than I'd like to admit. Parenting stress kind of accumulates and then your body just decides it's panic time even when you're just sitting there. Has it happened enough that you're starting to dread relaxation time? Because that's when you know you might need some help.