Short, Intense Anxiety Bursts

[pinkshaylee]

Does anyone experience short, intense moments of anxiety that only last a couple of minutes max?

I have been on this serious anxiety journey for a year now. My anxiety has seriously decreased over the past three months thanks to lifestyle changes, therapy, and medication. However, sometimes I experience these intense anxiety feeling that last maybe a full 60 seconds. Then they are gone as if nothing happened.

 

[AiThink]

Sounds like a panic attack. Builds up until it peaks. Then you get sleepy and cold. Does that sound right?

 

[pinkshaylee]

I did get chills during one. I’ve had panic attacks before and that makes sense that this is what they are. They’re just so short that I wasn’t sure.

 

[triceps]

Sorry you're going through what does sound like panic attacks. I have to admit I'm a bit envious as a 20 minute panic attack for me would be a "short" one.