Hi Andre and Lisa

Thank you for your posts, it's good to read others have similar experiences. I think you are both right - panic and shut down is what it feels like. Though the fear isn't felt until it clears, then I was shaking and tearful for hours. It was like if I could walk and I wanted to go out of the room I'd have to look for the door! Worse than usual 'spacing out' for me.

I am also under a lot of stress at the moment. I sit exams next week, and even though university have released some pressure by saying I can sit half now and half in August, I still cannot concentrate for the life of me. I feel on the verge of a breakdown.

But anyway, thank you guys for your comments, at least I don't feel like I'm going totally crazy!

Lisa.