a.d.h.d./panic attacks i think???

Shannon, what you describe sounds more like mild “Social Phobia” that actual panic attacks. I am NOT diagnosing you, but you might find it interesting to check it out on the internet. There are a number of sites where support from others who feel the same way is available. “Panic attacks” are more sudden and intense, like feeling as if you are having a heart attack and can’t breathe, etc.

Classic ADHD itself tends to include symptoms such as inattention (short attention span, distractibility), hyperactivity (hyperkinesis), and impulsivity.

Classic ADHD does not include panic attacks.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm

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[quote=”shannon”]i am totally a.d.h.d. and a bit obsessive compulsive. haveing the 2 oppisites makes me crazy! i am wondering however if a.d.h.d. people have what i call panic attacks? like… im gonna be late so i wont show cause im so late. id rather so i forgot. or because we think in such a different world the truth when trying to explane why or how something happened seems so far out there that you would rather get in trouble than have them think youre lying. or when i was in h.s. i would be sick on days of oral reports cause id panic about getting tongue tied or having snot on my nose when i had a cold or something. or the feeling that no one likes or understands you or you think people are talking about you and they probly arent but youre just insecure cause you think your nuts why wouldnt they? or it is probly a telemarketer so i wont answer the phone i feel so pressured! oops! it was my mom that called! now she is gonna think im weard cause i didnt answer the phone! this kinda stuff! ugh! am i alone here?[/quote]

I started having anxiety attacks also. two things helped me. #1 physical exercise, preferably outside. #2 SAMe the herbal suppliment. and find a good support system, we need them :)

Shannon, I feel ya! I am ADHD, and When I get really stressed I panic. I sometimes even hyperventalate. I over react. and from what I have been told it is a symptom of adhd.

I know the feeling…I have been dx w/ ADHD, anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depression. And when I have a “panic attack”… :shock: wow, look out cause my whole world seems to be coming to a screeching halt….anyone who would like to talk, email me if you’d like…Thank you for your time….Tanya [email protected]