hello, I am 30 years old, 5 6 and about 208 lbs. Earlier tonight I was driving and smoking a cigarette. As soon as I started smoking the cigarette i felt a bit edgy kind of shakey . after a few minutes I felt an anxiety attack coming on. Ive had these before but not like today. My vision was very blurry, It was hard for me to focus on what was infront of me. My hands got cold and and started to tingle reallly bad like if they were numb. I began to sweat and had the feeling I was about to black out. I felt like I couldnt breath. could this have been a mini stroke and not a severe anxiety attack?
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms seem to be related to pure anxiety or a panic attack. You should know that during panic attack can mimic a lot of symptoms that include the central nervous system disorder or a heart disorder. But, you have nothing to worry about. Besides, strokes (even when they are small) usually have a different symptomatology that lasts for at least some days. So, just relax and don't think about it. I recommend taking some alprazolam 0.5\u00a0mg if these episodes occur again. Consulting with a psychiatrist can help you manage and prevent these episodes. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards,