system
Breathlessness, increased pulse rate, shaking. History of panic attacks, stress. Treatment?
human
I have been experiencing shortness of breath for moment and then my pulse increases dramatically. I then feel dizzy and get shaky. It has been going on for about 2 weeks several times throughout the day. It feels like panic attacks but they are occurring when I am just sitting at desk or walking at work. I am prone to panic attacks normally when I get extremely anxious about something or stressed out but nothing is going on when they occur. Sure I have some added stress with work, new baby, husband being gone but I feel that I am managing things even when these episodes come on.
gpt
Dear Lisa, Hi! Firstly I should appreciate the way you have so nicely described your symptoms. Please understand that the very nature of panic attacks says that they can occur any moment , and can occur even when you are not physically active. If you are prone to having panic attacks, any mild stress will make you have a lot many panic attacks. If its causing distress to you,you should surely visit a psychiatrist who would like to start you on some medications along with psychotherapy. The main information which is missing out in your write-up is  your current age.if you are old aged, you should also get yourself checked by a physician and get an ECG done , just to be sure that we are dealing with only the panics. Hope this settles your concerns.