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littlebird231 July 16th, 2015

So sometimes when I have panic attacks I am 100% convinced my legs are going to fall off, it's really scary in the moment then thinking about it I feel completely insane. Does anyone else have this symptom?

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DarkEssense July 16th, 2015

Yes, I have this problem. It happened when I had a breathing fit then proceeded to have a panic attack, don't worry you're not going insane hunny, my doctor says its just the feeling off panic that makes you feel really sick so your legs go all heavy or wobbly, nothing to worry about sweetie ๐Ÿ’•

xBrightnessindarknessx July 16th, 2015

This happens to me all the time... It's super scary but it's normal. Just remember to find a place to sit down and take slow gentle breaths to relax yourself. Having a stress ball too helps with panic attacks. Just find one squeeze it as tight as you can and count to ten then let go and keep repeating. โค๏ธ

DarkEssense July 16th, 2015

@xBrightnessindarknessx is completely correct, just elevate your legs so they are level with your chest and breathe deeply, it calms the mind and will allow blood to circulate to your legs quicker. As a first aid qualified cadet corporal you should trust me hun ๐Ÿ’•

littlebird231 OP July 17th, 2015

thank you guys so much it was really helpful

fluffyUnicorns84 July 17th, 2015

In my experience this is completely normal and it is quite often with panic attacks that you feel something catasphoric is going to happen, even though in reality you are aware it seems silly. I am wondering whether you read out self help guide on panic attacks -- it may help you understand this a little more. http://www.7cups.com/panic-attacks-help-online/

July 17th, 2015

During panic attack, you literally don't know where you are, who you are and who are the people who are with you. I mean, with me, it's like that.
You're not crazy, and the symptom of having panic attacks is actually that person thinks that she's gone crazy!
So, you're not. Are you on any medication ?

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littlebird231 OP July 18th, 2015

no, i usually just take rescue remedy, it takes the edge off a bit but it's not a cure

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July 19th, 2015

For me, medications work. Have you thought about going to a psychiatrist and getting that meds ? Panic attacks are serious and everyone who has them needs medications.

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littlebird231 OP July 19th, 2015

ive thought about it but idk

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July 19th, 2015

Go to the psychiatrist. For yourself. wink

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KfindingSpeaceK July 24th, 2015

It's completely normal to feel this way. A common effect of panic attack is weak muscles/the feeling that body parts will fall off.