Was i having a panic attack? three times in the last week and a half this has ha!

Was i having a panic attack? three times in the last week and a half this has happened. i have been laying in?

bed and then i would feel like my heart skipped a beat or something. then i would start breathing funny... like i couldn't get a deep enough breath. i would also start feeling dizzy and sick to my stomach. the feeling would pass after a while but then i couldn't sleep because i was scared it would happen again.

My husband works nights and I get the same feelings every so often and it is worse when you are alone and have no distractions. I know that this is a panic or anxiety attack because I have dealt with this my whole life and I do not want meds as it has gotten better through the years-it was bad when i was younger. To get over this quickly i will go downstairs, splash some water on my face and get some fresh air-the coolness on the face is a natural relaxer-then i generally turn on HAPPY tv-70's show, friends is great! and turn on the internet for a little while. Within 20 min i am able to go to bed. i know this can be scary, but if you learn how to "turn it off" it will be lots better-you will feel more in control. You won't be so scared of it happening because if it does you know how to fix it.