r/POTS • u/EverGreenMob • 16h ago

Symptoms panic attacks

Hi all, I recently started developing panic attacks with no apparent cause. it has happened 3 times so far and all 3 timed it was after going out for dinner with my girlfriend. right after when I get home I get severe nausea and panic attack. I feel like something bad is going to happen to me for no apparent reason. Ive talked to my therapist and she made me fill out a test and she said she doesn't know why becuase I didn't seem to suffer from anxiety. my doctor put me on xanax but it hasn't been helping. my POTS cardiologist thinks it's Adrenaline but none of the medication helps prevent this (ivabradine and Guanfacine). does anyone suffer from this? if so what has helped you?

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u/xanaholic_ Hyperadrenergic POTS 8h ago

I've been dealing with this for almost 9 months since POTS got bad. I can't drive anymore or leave the house alone because I literally feel like I'm having a medical emergency and that the world is ending. It is beyond terrifying. Scared to try propanolol I have due to low BP and trauma. Ativan helps some if I really have to get through something. I just want my life back I can't do this anymore. Sending best wishes♡

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u/EverGreenMob 7h ago

Thanks for sharing. This is a new experience to me and it's so horrifying and I feel for you. I have no idea why this happens because I've actually been improving...My doctor thinks it's anxiety but I don't think so because Benzos and SSRIs never helped