passing out

panic101 · Post by **panic101** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:18 am

I just started the program and I am on session 2 right now. I have a panic disorder and it has turned into agoraphobia, so it is really hard for me to go places alone without a "safe person". My biggest fear that keeps me from doing things alone is getting so light headed that I pass out. I dont even know if that is possible, different places tell me differently. Can anyone help me with this one or has anyone else had that fear

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:08 pm

Hello Panic101,

I am on session 6 and wanted to encourage you. I too am still struggling with agoraphobia. My husband even does the shopping for me!! But I am believing for things to get better as I go forward with baby steps!

I understand your fear of passing out as I have thought that too but it has never happened to me and from what I have read from many others, it usually doesn't. You can look under find and type in "passing out" and read what others have said. My understanding is that it would be highly unlikely. I think alot of people who deal with agoraphobia and panic attacks have that fear. You are not alone!! It will get better, especially as you put your faith in God. He is the one helping me get better each day as I meditate on His word. I hope I was able to help.

God bless, Tammy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:30 pm

Sooo I was reading your post and I actully thought it was one of mine. I suffer from painic attacks with servre agoraphobia. I haven't been alone for longer than ten min in the last three months, and thats why i started the program I am half way through my second week so i am practicing how not to live in fear but it is very hard for me because my thinking process is based around that. I get lightheaded, dizzy and out of it alot and i'm scared that i'll be out by myself somewhere and i'll panic and get so lighted and dizzy and pass out. I never have and they say that you won't, but i'm still scared, of being alone and having a panic attack. so don't worry your not alone!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:55 am

I have passed out twice in the past 2 yrs that I have been experiencing bad panic attacks. I now know its "Me" that is doing it to myself. Even just in the week 2 I have learned the self-talk really helps along with breathing. I have experienced the lightheadedness and dizziness quite a lot. Learning how to talk yourself through it really helps. Ive gone to the ER a couple times and have assured myself nothing is wrong. Plus learning that the dizziness is not a "bad" thing helps and it goes away.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:45 am

I have passed out about 5-7 times over a period of about 3-4 months. It was from anxiety related hyperventilation.
Definitely overwhelming dizziness, loss of control, tingling arms and limbs, racing heart and palpitations, feeling of the room spinning and closing in on me all precipitated each event. I got to where I knew I was getting ready to go down.
I did think that it was medical but after many tests, I had a great doctor that did not make me feel 'crazy' as I have heard some bad stories, finally one doctor handed me a bag and said when you start to feel light headed breathe into this. I thought he was kidding. I tried it and I haven't passed out since. The anxiety causes us to breathe differently evidently which causes all of the tingling and dizziness which actually causes more anxiety if you don't know what is going on.