Question posted by LivelyRadish on 5 Dec 2015
Last updated on 6 December 2015
I went to the doctor because in the past few months I keep going temporarily blind after the onset of a panic attack. After going through several scans at the hospital and several doctor visits, I was confirmed that it was just my panic attacks and that this was completely normal. That really confused me because I had never talked to someone with the same problem as me.
So have any of you ever experienced this?
Thanks so much!
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Live; Yes I have heard of this also and also the Panic can show up in many different ways for everyone the one I get the most with the eyes is everything gets so bright I can't see and spots or twinkling spots but they go as soon as I get it under control please try not to focus on this happing seems like many people do and then its harder to keep them under control.
Thank you for the advice! I had never thought of it brightening your vision before; that's really interesting.
Live; Never a problem hope you come back and ask questions like this it helps so much to know your not alone when the dr. and others don't understand. God forbid they would every have a panic attack and know what it is really like. welcome this is one or is the best place I have found for great people and help when you need it
Yes I have once. I went into a panic attack at school once and lost my sight for a brief minute. I think its due to the excessive heart rate, blood flow and pressure to the eye walls.
I happened to me too at school too when I get stressed. Thanks for your helpful answer!
Yes, I personally have experienced temporary blindness during a panic attack. It start's out as tunnel vision, and then my vision will go completely black. When I remove myself from the situation that is causing the panic attack, my vision will gradually but quickly return in just a few seconds. Hope this helps you.
That's the exact description of what's happening to me! Thanks for the response; I'm glad that I'm not alone.
No, I've never heard of such a thing either. You have considered seizure disorders?
Hmm, I had never thought of that; I'll look into it.
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