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Is it possible to faint from a panic attack?

Profile: MythicMaeru
MythicMaeru on Feb 1, 2016
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Yes, it's very possible to pass out from a panic attack as a panic attack varies from person to person. If you want, you can contact me, and I can help you with the panic attacks.
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Profile: SilverLining1458
SilverLining1458 on Jun 5, 2015
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Yes, it's possible. Although unlikely, it does happen. Feeling faint could result from hyperventilation, the effects of adrenaline, or increased sensitivity.
Profile: SarahG
SarahG on Mar 25, 2015
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Fainting from panic attacks can happen - but it's rare. Fainting occurs when your blood pressure drops - it's a self-defense mechanism the body has that body has to ensure blood flow to the brain. In panic attacks, your blood pressure tends to rise - instead of fall. That being said, other conditions such as syncope can cause one to faint during a panic attack. You're more likely to experience dizzy spells - or general fear of fainting. Panic attacks cannot hurt you, and they will pass.
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Anonymous on Apr 24, 2015
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Absolutely, a panic attack can be overwhelming, and your bodies response might be to pass out to calm yourself and protect you.
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Anonymous on Apr 12, 2015
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Yes, since panic attacks lead to hyperventilation - which can cause you to black out due to the excessive of carbon dioxide in your body.
Profile: PrincessPea247
PrincessPea247 on Aug 22, 2015
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Yes - it is possible to faint from a panic attack. One of the ways is by a change in your blood pressure which means you faint. But, if you hyperventilate when you have a panic attack that can also cause you to faint. This is because your body becomes overloaded with oxygen therefore you pass out.
Profile: PrivatePillow
PrivatePillow on May 2, 2015
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It is possible. Panick attacks can make you breathe in and out very fast, which can result in fainting.
Profile: LittleLovely
LittleLovely on May 13, 2015
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I suffer from really bad panic attacks and yes, i have fainted once or twice but i don't think it was caused by the panic attack, more that i wasn't concentrating on my breathing and i wasn't getting enough oxygen. when panicing, just relax, i know it's hard, but close your eyes, concentrate on your heartbeat in your chest, concentrate on something good, try to slow down your breathing, deep breathes and walk around if it helps calm you. i hope this helps
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Anonymous on Aug 18, 2015
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It's not uncommon to have 'faint' type feelings while having a panic attack. Dizziness, light headed, weakness but to actually faint is VERY uncommon.
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Anonymous on Feb 1, 2015
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It is possible, but pretty rare. Panic attacks do typically come with a feeling of lightheadedness or a feeling like you'll lose consciousness; I know that during one of mine, I had part of my vision start to go black. The attack itself doesn't cause people to faint, it's the hyperventilation that tends to accompany it or some other medical problem aggravated by the panic attack. If you steady your breathing and take deep, calming breaths, maybe drink some water and sit down, the attack should calm down and hyperventilation should not occur.
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