1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Anxiety Disorders

Can panic attacks last all day ??

Posted , 4 users are following.

samantha35682
samantha35682

Ive suffered with anxiety for years. But i havent had a major panic attack in a very long time. For some reason today and yesterday i have had 2 major panic attacks that have lasted all day. Im on holiday with my best friends so i have no idea what im even having a panic attack for !? Im trying to reassure myself that it is anxiety. But because i havent had an attack for so long im struggling to convince myself that thats all it is. Im now awake at 4 am trying to sleep but everytime i start to relax my body freaks out and starts panicking. It sounds ridiculous but im so scared that im going to not wake up . Juat looking for some reassurance i guess from others that understand.

0 likes, 6 replies

6 Replies

  • Aclaire41
    Aclaire41 samantha35682

    Posted

    I have gone through the same thing! It's so hard to stop your mind from playing tricks on you. It's easy to say try to relax because it's the anxiety talking but I truly believe it's anxiety. There are so many triggers. Sometimes when I am happy I think "this is too good so maybe something bad is going to happen" and the anxiety starts. I have been where you are. You WILL WAKE UP! I sometimes recite things like that. It can help. Anxiety is powerful. It can make you think crazy thoughts! You will be OK!!!!!! smile

  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 samantha35682

    Posted

    It will pass, i promise you it will pass but this happens from time to time. Did something happen? Are you nervvous about anything in particular? Did something scare you? I find when these really bad attacks hapoen i do know whats behind it. Sometmes you worry about something and keep thinking and thinking about it and this all happens. It can take a bit if time to calm itself down. Very frazzled nerves by now and your body has been thru a lot from all the adrenaline, cortisol and epinepherine shooting thru your system. Its exhausting. Do you have any xanax you can take? Just to catch a break and calm it all down so it can at least reset itself? Maybe being away in holiday is triggering it. Out of your comfort zone all new sensory overloads. Rituals and people with anxiety tend to blend well. Hang in there. When do you go home?
    • samantha35682
      samantha35682 lisalisa67

      Posted

      I go home tonight and usually im okay wiyh flying but my heart has been beating so fast for 2 days its making me anxious to fly incase anything goes wrong while im up there sad

  • thedelboy
    thedelboy samantha35682

    Posted

    Yes anxiety attacks can last more than a day! But as with any other symptoms that last for more than 24 hours

    You should get it checked out by a Dr, My Dr told me to always err on the side of caution! A Dr would rather see you

    and check you out than you suffering in silence ! Or God forbid that something other than anxiety is the cause!

  • thedelboy
    thedelboy samantha35682

    Posted

    Yes anxiety attacks can last more than a day! But as with any other symptoms that last for more than 24 hours

    You should get it checked out by a Dr, My Dr told me to always err on the side of caution! A Dr would rather see you

    and check you out than you suffering in silence ! Or God forbid that something other than anxiety is the cause!

  • sue58256
    sue58256 samantha35682

    Posted

    Its a horrible place to be in my love I've been there a few times and you think you are going to die or just going mad I've had it where palpitations had kept me awake for two hours or more at night and i cant see rhyme or reason for them at that time its scary and its bloody horrible. im the same too I think im happy and something always goes bang to burst my bubble so rather than let it happen i never expect good things to happen to me. I find talking my self out of it helps it may take a short time but eventually it does work keep strong my love you have lots of support on here 

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.