Hi, yesterday I went watch fast five in IMAX. Halfway during the movie, I got lightheaded and had heart palpitations and a racing heart. I ended up leaving but they didn t stop. I had to make about a 2 hour drive home so my mom drove us. We ended up pulling over the side of interstate because I literally felt like I was having a heart attack. I seriously thought I was going to die. I had to keep fidegting because that seemed to help. We finally got bak on the road but had to exit 3 more times. When we made it back I still felt bad. I started feeling better when I was talking with my parents at their table. We decided to watch tv but it started again. I again concentrated on talking to my mom and it stopped. She drove me home and I had tightness and soreness in my body including my chest. I went to bed right away hoping it would help. Today I dont have heart palpitations or lightheadedness but still feel sore and my chest feels tight. now I m terrified to watch tv or movies. What could have caused this? I should mention that before the episode, I did wake up extremely early to watch the royal wedding so I was extremely tired. I should also mention that I can t watch 3d movies because they give me heart palpitations and lightheadedness. I just want to know why it did that so I can relax my nerves and move on. Thanks.
Hello, You may experience a panic attack and that is a common thing to get especially with some situations like stage fright, for example. It resembles heart attack with chest tightness and sense of dying well all you need to do is avoid such situations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.