Greetings to everyone. I am glad to have found this forum and look forward to browsing the stories that others have posted here in the hopes of feeling less alone with my new problem.
Recently I had what I believe was a panic attack. As a university student, speaking in front of groups of people has never been a problem. A few days ago I had to make a routine presentation in class. I waited for my turn with no feelings of nervousness or apprehension. As I began speaking, I started to panic. My voice trembled, my hands shook. Thinking back, it felt as if my body was being pumped full of adrenaline. As I became aware that people in the class were probably noticing that I was panicking, it made me panic even more. I began to feel as if I was turning bright red and I was having tunnel vision. And honestly I'm not even sure if I was making sense. Everything that I was going to say went out the window because all I could think about was how to get through with it as quickly as possible.
Was this a panic attack? Was this anxiety? I'm not sure, because I guess I don't know exactly what qualifies for those terms. I still do not feel nervous about speaking in front of groups, but from now on I will be extremely nervous that I will panic again. I'm planning on seeing a doctor this week to see what can be done. Thank you all for reading and I look forward to your input.
Recently I had what I believe was a panic attack. As a university student, speaking in front of groups of people has never been a problem. A few days ago I had to make a routine presentation in class. I waited for my turn with no feelings of nervousness or apprehension. As I began speaking, I started to panic. My voice trembled, my hands shook. Thinking back, it felt as if my body was being pumped full of adrenaline. As I became aware that people in the class were probably noticing that I was panicking, it made me panic even more. I began to feel as if I was turning bright red and I was having tunnel vision. And honestly I'm not even sure if I was making sense. Everything that I was going to say went out the window because all I could think about was how to get through with it as quickly as possible.
Was this a panic attack? Was this anxiety? I'm not sure, because I guess I don't know exactly what qualifies for those terms. I still do not feel nervous about speaking in front of groups, but from now on I will be extremely nervous that I will panic again. I'm planning on seeing a doctor this week to see what can be done. Thank you all for reading and I look forward to your input.
