I Was Curious If It Was Normal To Have A Panic Attack

Posted on Fri, 8 Jan 2021

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Question : hi! so I was curious if it was normal to have a panic attack when waking up from a fainting spell. I recently have been getting these fainting spells with convulsions when im really stressed and I was told they were normal from the tests ive gotten. But I dont remember anything after the last one and I cried all my makeup off and my friend and family friend with is psych were holding my arms down because I was trying to leave but didn't know where I was. I guess my question is does that happen to other people who pass out? I feel like its gonna happen in public and im gonna get hit by a car or have EMS called on me haha. not funny but I gotta laugh.

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns.. Fainting spills usually impose a sense if weakness and lack of control on one’s body.. This leads to a huge amount of emotional and physical stress and can lead to a panic attack in a proportion of patients. I would recommend that you seek a psychological consultation along with forming a support group from your family members and friends.. I hope you find this helpful

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