Does anyone know if there is a link with panic attacks and MS? Not sure, but I think I do suffer from some sort of panic attack or anxiety and will go and see my GP next week. It’s only just dawned on me because I started a new job last week and after one day rang in to say I couldn’t continue with the job. I had horrendous pain in my neck that week and gave my reason as being unwell and didn’t want to be a problem (although of course I already was) but the truth of the matter was that the two managers I was to work for did not acknowledge me or greet me or indeed make me feel at all welcome during my first day and to be honest it freaked me out. I am ashamed to say that this is the second job I have run away from after only a few days for a similar reason, I did not feel welcome. It’s obviously just me, I’ve lost confidence and seem to get upset at the slightest thing and seem to panic and want to run off. It would be funny if it was happening to someone else. I’ve given this a lot of thought and do believe that this may be a form of panic attack. I’ve posted anonymously today for obvious reasons. Thank you for reading x
Hi, all I can say is I’ve had panic attacks for no reason whatsoever for last few years and have just been diagnosed with ms. I’ve also had depression and anxiety for no good reason so my guess is that yes they have all been linked to ms. Take care x
hi I had a panic attack in primark of all places lol a few days before Xmas just felt like a huge darkness was enveloping me n I started sweating shaking felling sick etc all I could do was abandon my fellow shoppers n stand outside in the fresh air it’s not the first time I’ve had it either if I’m out n about I don’t feel ‘safe’ until I’m back home but being in the fresh air def helps me hugs for u Lou xx
Hi, I’ve suffered from panic attacks recently for no apparent reason. I’ve not got a diagnosis for my troubles yet but after much reading have realised that MS is a distinct possibility. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a few episodes of hear palpitations, dizziness and struggling to.catch my breath. It happened on the way to work one day and when I got there (cos I work in a hospital ward) my colleague checked my obs and my blood pressure was through the roof, my heart was indeed racing. Both very unusual for me! I too have been wondering if there could be a link between that and my other symptoms.
Hi Natalie, I’m sooooo glad to hear you say that although obviously don’t want you to be ill!!!. I had palpitations and breathlessness and thought it was me just being a bit daft!! Like you I work on a ward sometimes and you feel such a fake so it’s reassuring that we are not alone! Hope you get a diagnosis soon(if only for your piece of mind) X
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to all you lovely people you replied and offered kind and reassuring words and to all those of you who just read but sympathised and understood. I have a surprising update for you.
First of all I have been to the doc and asked for counselling, which has been agreed. The doc confirmed panic attack and actually described the feelings as ‘flight response’ which would explain a lot. I have been offered beta blockers for the next time I have an interview or go to a new job or put myself into a strange environment, although to be honest, it can be anything that triggers a panic. Fortunately it doesn’t happen that often, it seems to be changes I can’t cope with. It’s like a sensory overload that my brain cannot process rationally.
Also, more good news really, I emailed the company that I left after one day and apologised saying that I was unwell at the time and that I had not intented to mess them about. Lo and behold, they rang me up and offered me my job back, saying that they totally understood, which was really kind. I accepted and re-start next Monday. I will get the beta blockers for Monday and somehow or other have got to find a way of coping with the two managers who seemed to have a hostile personality. The rest of the company was fine, everyone else was lovely so I know it’s only a small hurdle to overcome.
What great news (not the panic attacks of course) a new job and a helpful GP that’s great I wish you the best of luck. Have you thought of trying meditation to help combat feelings of anxiety?
if I’m out n about I don’t feel ‘safe’ until I’m back home but being in the fresh air def helps me hugs for u Lou xx