[notsurebutwanttoknow]

Lately I have been waking up at 1:30am in the morning at least twice a week in sheer panic/anxiety. My heart beating fast,sweating terribly,impending doom feeling, bowels out of control and feels like my skin has a rash or burning sensation. They are lasting severly for approx 4 or 5 hrs and then tapper off throughout the day. Help please.

[Patti Ja]

sounds like this could be several things and to diagnosis over the internet would be a disservice to you...please check out www.body.com...there is an interactive symptom checker...check it out and then let a doctor check you out'

[cher]

mine useally last up to 20 minutesif your not seeign a dr you need tothey can help youim acually seeing a counslor for minethey told me that somethijng that happendwill trigger itit sounds to me like somehting in the day istriggering yoursi have only had mine in the day timemy first one was in a movie theatre i cant goback to one nowwhen you have one you are suppose to take deepbreathsand tell yourself your okover and overthese links will help you to

[T L]

ok first of all DO NOT go to that first site that was posted...it will only make you more anxious. I have an anxiety disorder I know...you'll find one horrible disease that sounds similar and insist you have it.At any rate, depending on the attack it can last that long. If you aren't taking steps to calm yourself down once it has started, they can last longer. Are you on any medication or eating a lot of caffeine or sugar? This could trigger them. If you want more information from other people in the same boat as you please visit www.stresscenter.com.I hope you feel better soon!

[myke_cyndy]

you should go see a doctor, to help you find out why your geting these attacks, and to help you find the best way for you to deal with them, they sound bad , don't let them get any worse.

[Carol T]

A visit to the doctor would be advisable!.

[bubey2002]

Seriously you need to see your medical doctor,there are things he can give you to help,I'm not saying drugs are the answer but when a panic/anxiety attack happens like that it is best to see a doctor.These attacks vary from person to person no 2 people are the same at least that's what i have been told

[Dee]

Panic attacks don't usually last that long or wake you in the middle of the night. I think you should see a doctor about these symptoms.