You sound a lot more like me around blood rather than having a panic attack. I just simply cannot endure the sight of blood. It has nothing to do with panic. The first time it happened, I nearly fainted (in a hospital, ha!).
I had to go to the lab to get my blood drawn for employment. I thought the whole thing was rather fascinating. From the lab atmosphere to the draw, I watched the whole thing. Asked questions. Felt fine. Walked out into the hall, got on the elevator, and the edges of my vision started to fade to black with little sparkly stars. Fortunately the elevator was stuffed with nurses and doctors.
It doesn't happen every single time I see a drop of blood. It does tend to happen if I watch blood drawn (which I would watch still to this day if I wasn't so opposed to fainting).
Also, if there's an adrenaline demand with the event (like in an accident), I'm fine until the adrenaline realizes it's not needed. Then I start to feel a little weak and ill. Usually, I just remove myself from the situation and I'm fine. From what I understand, though, those are the same symptoms of an "adrenaline dump."
Have you considered blood sugar levels (high and or low) as they can also cause issues during stress?
And no , I'm not in anyway involved in the medical field (except to try to avoid it ;)
Hope you figure it all out. Including the solution!
Oh geez
Tanx a lot for sharing your experience.
I had adrenaline somewhere at the back of my mind but couldn't connect it.
I'll check out the 'adrenaline dump' theory.
I really appreciate your concern.
You're welcome :)
Don't forget the wacky blood sugars reacting to adrenaline theory.
But neither explains the ... but I wasn't stressed at all ... incidents .
Best of luck. Leave me a comment somewhere when you figure it out :)
I will and I'll sure get back to you