Currently trying to fight a panic attack that just decided to come on for no apparent reason (well, I guess I have reasons, just not sure what the trigger was.)

But whenever I have a major anxiety attack, I feel like my joints are so stiff that it's hard to move at all. My eyes only focus on one spot and it's an effort to visually focus on anything else. I have to consciously remind myself to breathe or else I'll either hold my breath or hyperventilate. My jaw is cleched so hard it hurts. 

My mind feels like that static screen on television. Even my thumbs, as I'm typing this, feel like they are grinding to a halt. 

I want to call for help, but I can't. Speaking feels impossible. My neck is so stiff right now from holding the same uncomfortable position. I tell myself to move but my body feels so delayed. Like I'm not even in it. 

I know all of this sounds super exaggerated, but my anxiety really feels like it's paralyzing me. 

This is the first time I've tried writing while feeling an anxiety attack come on, and I think it's helped a lot. I feel more grounded than I usually do. I'll keep this noted for next time. 

Does anyone else experience paralyzing anxiety? How do you fight it?