# Panic attacks I think **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [August 22, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247 "2026-08-22T18:24:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/1 "2026-08-22T18:24:37Z")
I couldn’t breath last night without a painful jabbing sensation from my heart Took me about 20 mins to be able to take deep breathes Thought I was going to die Still had it a bit this morning but no where near as bad ---
**Author:** ![POET](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/poet/32/485_2.png) [@POET](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/POET)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/2 "2026-08-22T18:26:35Z")
Damn sorry to hear that man. Worth asking your doc about I think. Could be a side effect of some med or something you know what I mean. They’ll know what it is for sure and what to do about it. ---
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/3 "2026-08-22T18:27:38Z")
Last time it happened they tested my heart and tropanin and found nothing on it Tried to get help but they did an echo or something and then never followed up ---
**Author:** ![Qalypse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/qalypse/32/14405_2.png) [@Qalypse](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Qalypse)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/4 "2026-08-22T18:28:47Z")
Yeah it sounds like a panic attack:( sending good wishes! And i hope the next day will be better…🙂 ---
**Author:** ![POET](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/poet/32/485_2.png) [@POET](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/POET)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/5 "2026-08-22T18:29:10Z")
Oh ok hmmm, so you think it was a panic attack? Maybe doing some research about your symptoms can help. It does sound like one to me but I’m no doc lol ---
**Author:** ![TheCanuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/thecanuk/32/9_2.png) [@TheCanuk](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/TheCanuk)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/6 "2026-08-22T18:36:45Z")
You smoke right? Or am I thinking about a different forum member? Since you smoke id get your heart get checked out, just to be safe. Im no doctor, but id say it was probably a panic attack and you’re fine. Smoking can cause heart issues even in young people though. ---
**Author:** ![PhotoGuy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/photoguy/32/14992_2.png) [@PhotoGuy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/PhotoGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/7 "2026-08-22T18:36:58Z")
Definitely a panic attack. When I’m in a panic attack I can’t breathe and I get a slight pain in my chest. Went to the doctor about it and they told me it was just a panic attack so they prescribed me propranolol. ---
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/8 "2026-08-22T18:38:03Z")
I take Vortioxetine for anxiety A while back I halved my dose Refused propalonal Won’t take my diazepam So it is kinda my fault Should I tell the psychiatrist? ---
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/9 "2026-08-22T18:38:33Z")
I do smoke yes It’s a big part of my life ---
**Author:** ![PhotoGuy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/photoguy/32/14992_2.png) [@PhotoGuy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/PhotoGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/10 "2026-08-22T18:38:53Z")
I would. Medications make me feel a lot better. I used to have insomnia because of my panic attacks. ---
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/11 "2026-08-22T18:40:31Z")
I hate insomnia Think the cause is trying to keep up with studying and work ---
**Author:** ![PhotoGuy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/photoguy/32/14992_2.png) [@PhotoGuy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/PhotoGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/12 "2026-08-22T18:42:17Z")
That may be it. Just talk to your doctor and they will give you proper treatment. Propranolol helps me a lot but sometimes gives me nightmares. ---
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/13 "2026-08-22T18:43:12Z")
don’t think my nightmares could get worse than they are Is this the med that’s a heart med? If that’s the case I said no for that reason ---
**Author:** ![PhotoGuy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/photoguy/32/14992_2.png) [@PhotoGuy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/PhotoGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/14 "2026-08-22T18:44:20Z")
It prevents your heart rate from going too fast, which is one of the reasons they prescribed it. My heart rate is normal now. ---
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/15 "2026-08-22T18:45:24Z")
That’s good to know My smart watch constantly alarms for over 120 bpm sitting still for 10 mins ---
**Author:** ![PhotoGuy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/photoguy/32/14992_2.png) [@PhotoGuy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/PhotoGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/16 "2026-08-22T19:09:04Z")
I really like propranolol. It works very well. ---
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/17 "2026-08-22T19:10:39Z")
I’m going to speak to pdoc next week Thanks for telling me your experience with it ---
**Author:** ![PhotoGuy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/photoguy/32/14992_2.png) [@PhotoGuy](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/PhotoGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/18 "2026-08-22T19:59:09Z")
No problem. Keep fighting! You’ll feel better. ---
**Author:** ![Catman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/catman/32/14_2.png) [@Catman](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Catman)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/19 "2026-08-22T21:45:38Z")
@Joker Have you been consuming more caffeine lately than normal? If so, too much caffeine can cause what you experienced. Also, every brand of energy drink has different ingredients, so that’s something to keep in mind. Caffeine itself is not acidic, but coffee is acidic. If you drink coffee too close to bedtime it can cause acid reflux because you’re prone. If you do drink coffee in the evening (even early evening), have some food with it. Just some things to rule in or out. ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247/20 "2026-08-22T22:17:38Z")
You can go to your primary dr and request an electrocardiogram. They’re quick, painless, and affordable. And that would detect if further testing is needed. [Next page](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/panic-attacks-i-think/8247.md?page=2)