 [ Symptoms ] what exams and tests help doctors to evaluate or test people for inguinal hernia [ Disease ] i am sorry you are having these episodes of nervousness based on your description they do not exactly sound like a panic attack which is typically very dramatic and involves a racing heart shortness of breath and sometimes even chest pain you say you are taking a course in group counseling presumably this is under the direction of a teacher if you feel you can confide in your instructor why not get his or her take on the symptoms you are describing they may be perfectly normal or perhaps you could discuss your symptoms with the group therapy leader again he or she might be able to help you understand what is going on and how to overcome it you also could consider seeing a private therapist about this if you are a college student you may be able to take advantage of a student behavioral health center i wish you all the best