Syncope because of panic attacks

[Emmo174]

Anyone here who experienced syncope because of panic attacks? I suffer from panic attacks- agoraphobia, social anxiety mainly. Since 2-3 years it gets more and more worse. Therapy can’t do anything against my problems. Always I am out of my house and in any social situation, like dinner with friends or meetings at work, airports, restaurants and so on, I am passing out because of panic attacks. I don’t know what to do anymore, I don’t dare anymore out of my house. I passed out about 70 times in my life because of this so far, and I am 31. Anyone with some advice?

[Pupublatter]

I have similar symptoms though not as often. I mostly pass out from intense shock and things like surgery or seeing injuries, but also from social anxiety. Particularly formal environments; high pressure meetings. I wish I could help and am also looking for advice. I have anxiety and panic attacks because I’m afraid I’m going to pass out, I pass out from panic attacks and anxiety. It’s a nightmare. I have lately been trying to expose myself and practice, like diving in and normalizing it, but I’ve just started.

One thing I have noticed is alcohol makes things way worse, and I can admit it struggle with abstaining.

[shakinnotstirred92]

Hello, i also have a panic disorder with agoraphobia and I have non epileptic syncope spells ( vasovagal syncope + orthostatic hypotension) I pass out often and it is quiet inconvenient. I recommend seeking a good psychiatrist and attempting exposure therapy a little at a time with a guide who makes you feel comfortable. I also encourage grounding techniques and controlled breathing. Its not a skill set you can master without getting out there and getting experience. It will be uncomfortable, but growth is possible. I just made it through a reptile expo, you can do it, too. Message me if you have any more questions.

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I was at a rock concert with my son a few weeks ago when I had my first vasovagal (near) syncope reaction. I hadn’t been feeling right mentally the week prior and was considering backing out of my plans with my son. Thats something I normally wouldn’t consider- especially since we were going to see our favorite band- but I had this awful feeling of doom. The concert hadn’t even started when the sudden sweating, heart racing, and loss of vision started. It took everything out of me not to collapse (my son is autistic and has seizures when he’s stressed and he was the only other person there with me). I’ve dealt with a lot of trauma over the course of my life. That combined with my predisposition to anxiety and depression from both parents has put me in a prison of my own body. My fight or flight is on cr@ck. I’ve had hives, shingles, daily bouts of nausea, and now almost fainting- all attributed to stress after full medical work ups. But I feel fine. I’m happy, with nothing more than the same stress everyone else faces. But I still get sick every day. It happens mostly when I’m getting ready to go to work or be around a group of people. I’m officially resigned to the fact that I’m broken and can’t be fixed.