enlarged pupils from panic attack? is that normal

jessica41481 · Newbie User Joined: Mar 06, 2008 Posts: 33

i had a panic attack last night and my pupils were enlarged in both eyes. i took. and my heart was racing. is this normal to happen?

TAMPA-BAY · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject: yup

Absolutely! I am supprised that you didnt mention watery eyes from the pupils being so enlarged.

Have you tried wearing sunglasses. I ve notice a lot of people with anxiety love to wear realy dark sunglasses when ever possible.

But dont wory about reacting like a deer in the headlight. Thats what anxiety attacty causes to us physicaly.

jessica41481 · Newbie User Joined: Mar 06, 2008 Posts: 33

it would be nice to talk to someone who has been having panic attacks like me. i feel kind of alone with this and i freak out. do you have AIM

if so, mine is jessica41481

just sharing the things you go through with yours will help me a great deal. it scared the heck out of me last night!

wyteboymagik · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject: hiya

your pupils enlarging during a anxiety/panic attack is perfectly normal. its caused from an imblance of serotonin in your brain. (a brain fart) if you will lol

wyteboymagik · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject:

i would be more than happy to discuss your situation, i too suffer from panic/anxiety disorder. although i do not have aol but send me a email. wyteboymagik@gmail.com god bless

Psychedelicious · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

Yes this would be normal, and will often happened when you are stressed out and have panic attacks and stuff. I have a big problem with my pupils too, where they don't dilate very much at all, which makes them super light sensitive, so I HAVE TO wear sunglasses when I am outside, and it helps a lot. So if you are worried about it you may consider that./

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