I think I am having a panic attack!

I had a few attacks when I was in the Army, I hate them.  I'm glad your feeling better.  I was ok with surgery, I wanted to get this blood-sucking alien off me (that's the way I pictured it).  Try not to work yourself up, my BMX was so easy and wasn't as bad as I thought it would be physically.  Emotionally was a little different but I still handled it and you take it one day at a time.  Try to think of it as a means to an end, this battle is done...even though the war is never over.  Hugs and prayers going your way.

I've had several panic attacks pre-diagnosis and post treatment as well.  Just remember it will pass and everyone is here for you!

I have had a panic disorder for years now, and when I first developed breast cancer I told my surgeon, and he said "I think every woman in your shoes, in this office is having panic attacks". I got medication, and learned to deep breathe from your belly, it quiets the scary feelings.

Tell your doctor, there are medications out there to help you with panic, if it becomes too much for you.

I am so sorry, and I can understand. With all you have been through and are going through, it is understandable.

I have only ever had one true panic/anxiety attack.  I was on a business trip.  It hit me as my plane was landing in San Francisco on the first leg of my trip!  I had to call my mother, of all things, to calm me down. I was 45 y/o calling my "mommy"! She talked to me for almost an hour.  I had her searching for the nearest hospital in my network so I could take a taxi there, or call an ambulance.  I had her checking for rental cars so I could drive home, because I just knew it had to do with the flying and there was NO WAY I was going to fly home.  I was frozen in that airport for several hours. I missed my first meeting, and was late for the second one.  I couldn't possibly explain it to anyone.

Then when it was time to get on my next flight, the next day, I was perfectly fine.  Grrr..

Glad I was fine, but still don't really know what brought it on.

Glad you are getting through it.  But it is an AWFUL feeling.

I think being stage 3 gives us all panic attacks sometimes. I went through a period of about 5 weeks where all I did was cry and worry. I had chemo before surgery too and I'm feeling much better now that it's all behind me.  I'm sure time will be your friend too and you will find your new normal as they say.  I try to remember that we need to enjoy each day because no one knows if there will be a tomorrow. 

Hang in there!

Nancy