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Is It An Anxiety Attack?

Saturday, December 12th, 2009
♥|Dreams of Dragon’s Fire|♥ asked:


I the last couple of years, I’ve been having a problem that is somewhat difficult to describe. I will do my best..

In small spaces I get very…anxious. There are times when I (irrationally) feel trapped (wearing a jacket in the car, especially if it’s zipped; sitting in the back seat of the car, in between my two brothers; and time I can’t move my elbows/arms; wearing tight shirts; in excessive heat.
The symptoms I get are anxiousness, feeling of helplessness, feeling like I’m just stuck and will never get out, general extreme discomfort, and possibly a slightly increased heart rate. I would say that I come pretty close to a state of general panic. Also, I get EXTREMELY annoyed if anybody talks to me during this time.

So is this an anxiety attack, or something else?
Should I see a doctor? If so, what kind (physical doctor or therapist)?

Thanks.