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Blood phobia

2017-12-19 18:04:41
I feel dizzy, sweaty and weak in crowded places and stressful situations like blood draws etc. Is this a panic attack or a vagus reflex?
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While the same experience during a 'blood draw' can be because of abnormal reflex, that during crowded situations is likely because of Panic attacks

Answered2017-12-20 03:05:09

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