I think I had a panic attack yesterday and now I feel dizzy

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@noncommutativedepression it is dangerous to take someone else’s medication sold by them. There are people out there selling dangerously contaminated drugs that at best will land you in hospital and at worst, kill you. PLEASE don’t buy from others!

Make an appointment to see your doctor ASAP, and if Adderall is what you feel you need, or want, ask your doctor for a prescription. The doctor may even have a suggestion for a more effective medication.

I replied with same recommendation not to take any medications not prescribed to you. I developed PTSD which led into Anxiety/Panic Disorder. All my medications are prescribed by Mayo Psychology/Psychiatric department after consultation with all my other care providers.

Without this you may be making things worse or causing another disorder to start. I am glad you came on and provided this advise.

What a great caring post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@noncommutativedepression, how are you doing today?

Depression often gives one panic attacks, anxiety attacks and even agoraphobia. I have had all 3 with depression. The panic attacks is something that is intense, never was dizzy afterwards but everyone is different. I believe I have ADHD but never was tested for it, I never thought about it until I read up on it. You may want to seek therapy and discuss your signs as I am only giving you what I went through.

Can you talk to your Dr.? I have panic/ anxiety black outs. I come to on the floor. Please take good care of your self! Rest.

Hey there @noncommutativedepression, how are you doing?
I’m sorry to hear this has been happening to you - sounds very difficult.
I’m not going to get on your case regarding meds you obtain from people who have a prescription and sell unused doses; there are many inadequacies and biases in the world and people will do what they need to do to get by, so there’s no judgement from me here ❤️‍🩹
The only concern I have is for you to have a correct diagnosis both for ADHD and if there was any underlying physical condition that may have contributed/caused your symptoms - especially considering they have been lingering beyond what would normally be expected when experiencing the symptoms of panic.
One thing that does come to mind is some of the side effects of some medications can induce part of what you’ve experienced, particularly if there’s limited or intermittent access/ingestion/dosing of medications.
I agree with other posters that a thorough physical work up would be helpful, and then some excellent support for your psychological health, including ADHD assessments and then a professional who is very familiar with working with this condition in adults.
The other matter I wanted to raise is good nutrition - when I was at university I often put aside food/water to hit the books (which would be much more like hitting the keyboard these days I’m guessing hehe), and I then had a decline in general health and immunity, resulting in getting colds and flus, and other infections like bugs in the digestive tract much more easily…there was many students jam packed in like sardines where I went to class, so there was no opportunity to socially distance for the benefit of health outcomes.
Do you get the chance to eat some healthy food and have access to drinking water throughout the campus? Otherwise, I wondered if you might be interested in researching a quality multivitamin and mineral supplement, because brain activity and function does rely on good nutritional availability in the body 🙂
Besides that, I just wanted to say I hope you feel better, and feel encouraged and ready to go get some help from your surrounding medical facilities.
All the best to you, and don’t be afraid of what the body does - it’s a weird and wonderful complicated thing that sometimes has it’s bad days, but it can also get better with good investigations and ongoing care and support 🙂🌺

You have already received some very good advice here. Yes, a physical work up is in order. On-going dizziness can be physically caused by so many health issues & certainly fixable - the inner ear, migraines, dehydration, low blood sugar, unstable blood pressure, motion sickness, even heart disease (I certainly hope that is not the case with you).
Now let's talk about mental health...the mind-body connection undeniable in my opinion.
I have suffered with multiple layers of trauma my entire life. I am 68 y. o. and my PTSD, no surprised, morphed into a severe panic disorder. So I know of what you speak. Yes, I have had severe dizzy with my attacks and even without my attacks! So, yes, I believe "dizziness" can manifest for a long time. I even got to a point when I started "thinking"..."am I dizzy?" and was - a self-fulfilling prophecy.
No question you are under a lot of stress with your PhD. program. You must have "fears" about working towards it and may not even being aware of it. Panic Disorder = Feeling Unsafe - in my opinion. And an internal feeling of being unsafe always brought on anxiety for me - which can bloom and grow. Perhaps a time out from your studies to work on your mental health is in order? Get yourself back to a "good place". You heard all this before...yoga, meditation, guided imagery, inspiration readings, prayers, music, gratitude journal, being in nature, walks - everything that can possibly bring to back to a peaceful place.
Of course, a good therapist and psychiatrist essential. And perhaps anti-anxiety medication is in order? A low dose...sometimes just "knowing" you have it on your person makes you feel secure. And there are, of course, medications for dizziness which might be helpful for you to break this cycle.
All the best to you! Believe me, you are not alone.

Addictive drugs is not the answer, if you are coming off of drugs that could be the reason, the human body is a marvelous machine it can heal on it own if left to do so, not over indulged with
drugs, prescription or otherwise.

Get clean, let your body rest and acclimate to being clean, the panic attacks should lessen.

If not, see your doctorand discuss what is going on.

@noncommutativedepression We haven't heard from you recently. How are you doing? Do any of the responses you have read here, resonate with you? We care!
Ginger