Happened to me at work today during a meeting. My heart just started racing and I couldn't focus on anything anyone was saying. I've been dealing with anxiety for a few years but these attacks are getting worse. Haven't talked to a therapist yet because honestly I'm embarrassed about it. Does anyone else deal with this or am I losing it?
Had my first one at work about a year ago and it was terrifying. Felt like a heart attack. Went to the doctor and they ruled out everything physical. Turns out stress and lack of sleep were the culprits. Night shift as a nurse means I'm already running on fumes so it hit me hard.
Yeah happened to me once and I thought I was dying. Turned out my body was just telling me I needed to slow down. Have you talked to a doctor about it? Even just knowing what it is can help.
That's rough man. I get them sometimes when the stress just builds up - three kids, work stuff, everything piling on. Started doing some breathing exercises that actually help. Box breathing saved me during a meeting once.
Yeah man, happened to me a few times in the first year after the twins were born. Sleep deprivation combined with stress is a brutal combo. Have you tried talking to your doctor about it? Mine recommended some breathing exercises that actually helped.
This happened to me during a conference call last month. Turned out I needed to cut back on caffeine and actually take a real lunch break instead of eating at my desk. Sounds simple but it made a difference.
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I get them occasionally, usually when I'm juggling too much at work and home. The racing heart thing is the worst part. Does it happen at specific times or just random?