A panic attack is basically defined by the medical community as a sudden or abrupt occurrence of intense fear that overcomes you for no obvious reason. This fear brings about some quite severe physical symptoms.
How can you tell if you are having a panic attack? Ask yourself the following:
Are you experiencing an episode of extreme fear or tremendous anxiety for no apparent reason?
Did this episode come on suddenly?
If so, are you experiencing two or more of the following symptoms?:
A Racing heart/Increased heart rate or awareness of your heart beating
Chest pain
Shortness of breath or an increased breathing pattern
Hyperventilation
Tightness in your throat
Sweating
Dizziness
Faintness
Chills
Trembling
Abdominal cramping
Nausea
Hot Flashes
Headache
Apprehension
Fear that you are having a heart attack
A feeling of impending doom or death
A dream-like or trance-like state
Fear of losing control
The feeling of a need to escape
Feeling of terror
If you are also experiencing two or more of those symptoms, you very well could be having a panic attack. It is even possible to be woken up from your sleep by one of these attacks.
An attack episode can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. In rare cases, it could even last for a whole day.
When the attack is over, you’ll probably feel worn out and fatigued as well as pretty upset. And, you’ll likely fear having another one.
So what should you do? Talk to a doctor or even a medical help line. Although these attacks usually don’t kill anyone, they still should be taken quite seriously. And if it’s something else you’re having, you need to know that too.
By: S. L. Rounkles
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S.L. Rounkles has had her share of panic attacks and is excited to help others learn to deal with theirs. Learn more about panic attack symptoms. - Visit her panic attacks website here.
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