the other day i was laying down watching tv, almost sleeping, but i decided to get up and get something to drink, as soon as i chose to get up and not to sleep, my heart started racing up to about 110bpm, like i was sprinting. and my head was tingly and it felt like there was electricity in my stomach and throat. and my hands were tingly too, i was really shaky and unable to relax. and my heart rate was sky high, i had to call 911 and they came over and said it was just an adrenaline dump, or an adrenaline rush, but i’ve been really stressed out because of work lately and people at work are treating me like shit, andputting a lot of pressure on me to not make mistakes, and all i ever think about is work. so could being stressed out from work cause these sypmtoms? i could breathe fine and i took deep breaths but it didn’t slow down my heart rate, any ideas?

So here is the deal i enlisted in the army national guard and was truthful at MEPS signed all my paper work and was ready to ship on november 13.

Well on this Sunday i was watching TV and suddenly i had trouble breathing my whole body went numb and started tingling. My family took me to the Emergency Room where i was treated. The doctor diagnosed me with anxiety attacks and to see my regular doctor for treatment.So After the ER i called my recruiter and told her what happen. She stated that i should see my regular doctor. So i saw my doctor the next day tbut in that time i had 3 more anxiety attacks.

So my regular doctor basically said that I need to get therapy before i ship to basic training due to the severity of the attack and because of the fact that i had never had this happen until this point. So she prescribed me some sedative to help me sleep.

So after seeing my doctor yesterday i called my recruiter and told her what happen and she said things didn’t look good and said i might need to get discharged. I have been pretty healthy and never had any attacks happen. I have always pretty much been the toughen up and get over it. But ever since my attack i haven’t felt Very well and i feel like im getting anxiety attacks often i cant even eat. What will happen will i get discharged and if so what kind of discharge i dont want this to ruin my life. All i wanted to do is serve my country and now i feel like shit because i might not be able to serve. Can someone let me know how things might play out because im so lost
So i talked to my recruiter who said i porbally wont ship tomorrow but still wants me to see the meps docotor. She said i will stay and drill in RSP until im cleared medicaly so it looks like i might not get discharged but what then happens next

I had an MRI test done about 2.5 yrs ago. I was laying down while the pounding took place. I was fine for 2-3 hours of tests until about the last 15 minutes. I felt that the blanket on me was going to "catch fire". I could tell that my mind was beginning to hallucinate, and my practical logical side of my brain went out the door. The technician stepped out for a break, and I could not get anyone’s attention. I panicked and began yelling her name and saying to get me out.

She finally returned, and I thought I survived without any wear.

Then, about 6 months ago, I went to a wax museum, and had to push my hubby (he’s in a wheelchair), and 1/2 of the display was fine, well lit and wide aisles. But the 2nd section was dark (it highlighted monsters), and was narrow, had to go through doors over & over, and the corners….oh man! I had to literally pick up the wheelchair and bit by bit turn the chair to go around the tight corners (that’s quite a feat, since I weigh 100# less than my hubby).
So, then I was trying to hurry it up, and it seemed to wind more & more and more & more doors and noises and I began to get panicky.
So, that is incident #1

Incident #2 happened about 2 wks ago. My hubby tries to save money on our utilities, so he doesn’t have the ac on, but does run the overhead fan. The temp in the apt can average 84-87 degrees. It isn’t bad if you get down to your skivvys. In any case, I was sitting there, watching TV and I suddenly felt that I was suffocating. I got up and felt like I had to run out of the apartment, but was able to settle myself back down. I literally felt that I was going to pass out & die right there.

Now, I have no history of panic attacks before these 2. Do you suppose that they are related to that MRI examination? Have you had something similar happen to you or someone you know? Would sailors in submarines have sensations like I had?

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