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30 Jul 2007
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Panic attacks.
Hi,
I would like to know if a woman in her menopause can have panic attacks. I have had a few, mostly during the night. It comes on very quickly, shortness of breath, fast heartbeats, feeling as if I want to faint. Sometimes I have to lay down (on the floor) untill it passes, feeling cold and sweaty.
I can usually controll it by counting forward and backward while breathing evenly and deeply.
Thanks.
I would like to know if a woman in her menopause can have panic attacks. I have had a few, mostly during the night. It comes on very quickly, shortness of breath, fast heartbeats, feeling as if I want to faint. Sometimes I have to lay down (on the floor) untill it passes, feeling cold and sweaty.
I can usually controll it by counting forward and backward while breathing evenly and deeply.
Thanks.
GynaeDoc
It is possible that this is hormonal, but it may not be.
Best wishes
Best wishes
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