re: Does anyone suffer with panic attacks?

I've had 3 full blown attacks with the first two ending in emergency room visits. The first one came out of nowhere and was one of the scariest physical sensations I've ever experienced. Was standing in my living room looking out the window one morning and all the feeling left my body at once. I had the sensation of being detached or that I was leaving my body. I managed to gather myself enough to get to the couch. Tried to calm down but I was sweating, shaking, dizzy, and my heart had gone from 0 to 60 almost instantly. I thought I was about to die. I had another one at work a coupper of weeks later and had someone drive me to the emergency room. Saw a cardiologist to rule out heart issues which I had none. I have to watch it when I drink because dehydration/hangover is.a major trigger for me. Same thing happens if I overdo it on sweets. Had one too many Krispy Kreme donuts driving home one night and the sugar high trigerred my last one. Had to pull off on the side of the road. If dehydration contributes to yours try drinking Gatorade if you feel like one is coming on. The electrolytes help.