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What Causes Panicky Feeling With Rapid Heartbeat And Shortness Of Breath?

Hi, I woke up at 4am last night feeling very unwell like something wasn't right, I started to panic and felt extremely hot with rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath,thought I was going to pass out! I basically thought I was dying! Within 10 minutes I started shaking violently all over my body and couldn't stop it, this lasted on and off for nearly two hours before I eventually went back to sleep. When I woke this morning I still didn't feel quite right and my legs etc were aching and I feel nauseous constantly. My hands and head still have a very slight tremor. I feel like I am alternating from hot to cold. My temperature is 101.4. I would like to add also that two days ago I had an episode with my vision were out of nowhere it went very strange in both eyes almost blurry but with brightly coloured lines throughout. This passed within 5/10 minuted when I lay down and closed my eyes but it was quite scary also. I am a 30 year old female. Would you have any idea what this might be?? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. From the given details, online diagnosis may not be accurate. But it seems that you had a nocturnal panic attack which is common if your anxious and obsessive about some health issues. Your episode with your vision and the related anxiety could have triggered the health related obsession and that obsession must have triggered the nocturnal panic attack. Don't have to worry. These are normal with stress and anxiety. Still I advise to consult a physician for a confirmation check up.

For stress and anxiety, Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What Causes Panicky Feeling With Rapid Heartbeat And Shortness Of Breath?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. From the given details, online diagnosis may not be accurate. But it seems that you had a nocturnal panic attack which is common if your anxious and obsessive about some health issues. Your episode with your vision and the related anxiety could have triggered the health related obsession and that obsession must have triggered the nocturnal panic attack. Don t have to worry. These are normal with stress and anxiety. Still I advise to consult a physician for a confirmation check up. For stress and anxiety, Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.