Symptoms Panic Attacks

If you suffer from panic attacks, some of the following story may sound familiar.

Shirley had a plane to catch to get to her brother's wedding, but the morning of the flight she woke up in a state of sheer panic, with heart palpitations and a terrible sense of doom. Her panic attack was so bad she actually missed the flight.

According to the National Institute of Health, there are indeed thousands and thousands of people who are suffering from the disorder today. So if you have been diagnosed with panic disorder it is important to understand that you are not alone.

Physical symptoms of panic attacks-

The symptoms of a panic attack appear suddenly, without any apparent cause. They may include

* racing or pounding heartbeat (palpitations);
* chest pains;
* stomach upset;
* dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea;
* difficulty breathing, a sense of feeling smothered;
* tingling or numbness in the hands;
* hot flashes or chills;
* dreamlike sensations or perceptual distortions;
* terror: a sense that something unimaginably horrible is about to occur and one is powerless to prevent it;
* a need to escape;
* fear of losing control and doing something embarrassing; and
* fear of dying.
In addition to the physical symptoms, other effects might be feeling detached from the world and a feeling of lightheadedness.

Doctors and researchers are constantly looking for new treatments every day simply because such a large percentage of the population suffers from panic attacks and anxiety.
There are a variety of treatments available for controlling panic attacks, including medications, and behavioral techniques including relaxation techniques and gradually increasing exposure to situations that may have previously caused anxiety.


People may be prescribed medication to deal with their anxiety, only to find out they suffer from unpleasant side effects from the drugs, or others may be asked by their doctor or therapist to follow a time consuming 30 step program that ultimately brings only minor improvements.
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