panic attacks
does anyone know why we get them? i had a major one, at least i hope so about 3 weeks ago. that was the reason i stopped drinking, was because i thought a heart attack was in my future if i didnt stop using. now just today i am walking down my stairs calmly and wham, a shooting sharp pain goes up my left chest/shoulder. i am going to call my doctors office and ask them what should i do tomorrow. or if i get them again tonight i am going to the hospital. right now i am staying calm and might even lay down for a bit. these things scare the living daylights out of me and i just need to be reassured that it isnt a major health issue and if it is, what can be done to help me.