passing out

rev. christopher · Post by **rev. christopher** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:49 am

does anyone feel like there about to pass out at times. well i get this very strange feeling and my vision gets blurry and things start to look dark and speckled but after sitting down and claiming down it goes away but still very scary i had a ct scan and mri both normal so i am sure that its just a panic attack does anyone else feel this way

~*schnauzermom*~ · Post by **~*schnauzermom*~** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:28 pm

Mine are the same. I also cannot hear very well. Sounds like you are able to calm yourself down through them. That is really good.

Mary Wargo · Post by **Mary Wargo** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:35 am

I also felt this way many times before going through the program. Unless you dr. tells you overwise- It's Your Breathing. Practice the 2-4 breathing until you can do it without thinking. Whenever you get even a tiny body symptom that could lead to more...jump in with the breathing technique on the back of the very first flashcard. Don't forget the counting as you do it-much more effective when you add this.

Best regards as you go through the program, Carolyn

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:10 am

I have felt this way before many times but never actually passed out completely. The program helped me control this symptom tremendously.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:40 pm

I get panicky at church if I have to sit down, so lately if/when I go, I try to stand in the back of the room near the door so I can escape if necessary. The last time I went to church, I actually did pass out. I fell right onto the floor and they had to call a nurse. I learned my lesson though; make sure that if you're standing, your knees aren't locked! Move around a little bit and focus on breathing; 2 in and 4 out and you should be fine. It also helps if you take a bottle of water with you. I find that when I feel like I'm going to pass out, it's because I'm also a bit dehydrated.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:45 pm

Dear Cosmic,
Are you sure that is was a panic attack that made you pass out??? I had panic attacks and agoraphobic for 21 years, and I never fainted...
This could be a very scary scenario for one who has panic attacks...This is the very first time that I have ever heard anyone passing out from panic attacks...God Bless...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:24 am

I think it was a combination of standing for 45 minutes with my knees locked, being a little dehydrated since it was first thing in the morning and feeling anxious. One of my biggest fears now is passing out, so I try to make sure I have a bottle of water with me every where I go and I try not to stand in one place for too long.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:12 pm

Cosmic..I am sooo sorry...I know what it feels like to have a fear of fainting...It can be soooo scary...Please try not to worry...You will be fine...God Bless!!!!

Heather Mae · Post by **Heather Mae** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:14 am

Passing out was what caused my whole phobia to start! It was 30 years ago, I was 18 and worked ina highly stressful environment and drank tons of coffee. I didnt feel good so I went for a walk it was a beautiful day in May, as I was walking on a busy street, I felt very dizzy and felt like I was going to fall..I managed to open the door of the restaurant and the man caught me..but everyone looked at me like I was nuts. I actually did blackout for about 30 seconds and it was because of the stress/coffe, etc..it was PHYSICAL.
But after that I was terrified to walk on the street, take the bus, etc alone for fear of passing out and being alone. It also extended into staying in my house alone too.
I know I wil never pass out from panic alone, but thats what a phobia is...an illogical thinking pattern.
Im hoping this course will help me once and for all.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:41 am

Originally posted by cosmicpixie:
I get panicky at church if I have to sit down, so lately if/when I go, I try to stand in the back of the room near the door so I can escape if necessary. The last time I went to church, I actually did pass out. I fell right onto the floor and they had to call a nurse. I learned my lesson though; make sure that if you're standing, your knees aren't locked! Move around a little bit and focus on breathing; 2 in and 4 out and you should be fine. It also helps if you take a bottle of water with you. I find that when I feel like I'm going to pass out, it's because I'm also a bit dehydrated.