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6 Symptoms of Panic Attacks That Will Ensure You Accurately Identify an Attack 100% of the Time!
- By Ty Lamai
- Published 03/15/2010
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6 Symptoms Of Panic Attacks That Will Ensure You Accurately Identify An Attack 100% Of The Time!
Many people in the world who have suffered and are still suffering from panic attacks will tell you something which they all believe to be true; these attacks occur when you least expect it and often without warning…this is what makes this condition one that is most annoying and frightening at the same time! As a former panic attack sufferer myself, I can tell you that they can occur at anytime of the day including at night while you are sleeping causing you to get the feeling that you are about to die. The aim of this article is to discuss 6 symptoms of panic attack that will help you better identify this nasty condition that scares the hell out of many people.
One good thing that can be said about them is that they usually do not last for more than a few minutes when they do occur. Also, the symptoms aren't as serious as the intensity suggests. Yet another plus to this ailment is the fact that once you've experienced an attack the tendency of your identifying and recognizing the symptoms the next time around is greater.
1. A Racing And Pounding Heart
Your heart rate may increase for a few minutes during an attack. Because heart conditions are known to be serious, this can be a really scary situation. What you should do is try to relax when this happens to you so that your heart rate can return to its normal level. Only become concerned if this doesn't happen after a few minutes.
2. Trouble Breathing
Breathing problems may also occur during this ordeal. There is actually no physical reason why you shouldn't be breathing so it is important that you remember that this is only in your mind. Your breathing will return to normal once you
9;ve achieved a relaxed state on body and mind.
3. Feeling Of Dizziness
Feeling faint, dizzy or weak are all conditions that might come upon you suddenly. What you need to do is sit down and relax for a few minutes because these feelings are common with panic attacks. They are temporary and will pass quickly; recognizing this will help you identify these symptoms faster.
4. Anxiety And Fear
Experiencing great fear and feeling anxious are other symptoms of panic attacks. You fear that danger is imminent howbeit unfounded. You will discover if you take a moment to look around that there is no cause for alarm - everything is normal. If that is so then you can be rest assured that what you are feeling is a bout of panic.
5. Chest Pain
Although heart attacks share this same symptom with panic attacks, there is a marked difference between the two different types associated with these distinct conditions. If your chest pain is accompanied by a pain in your left arm or pain around the shoulder area, then it may be linked to a heart attack. If not, you can be rest assured that what you have is only a panic attack. Also, if the chest pain is due to a heart condition it won't go away even if you try relaxation techniques. On the other hand if the chest pain is caused by a panic attack, it wouldn't respond to nitroglycerin which a chest pain caused by a heart attack would.
6. A Numbing Sensation
A feeling of numbness and a tingling sensation in your hands and fingers is also a common symptom associated with panic attacks. Sudden anxiety which restricts the flow of blood within the blood vessels temporarily is actually what causes this feeling.
You can fairly and safely conclude that you are experiencing a panic attack if you identify these symptoms. Understanding that you can control them and that they occur for a span of a few minutes is actually the good news.
Many people in the world who have suffered and are still suffering from panic attacks will tell you something which they all believe to be true; these attacks occur when you least expect it and often without warning…this is what makes this condition one that is most annoying and frightening at the same time! As a former panic attack sufferer myself, I can tell you that they can occur at anytime of the day including at night while you are sleeping causing you to get the feeling that you are about to die. The aim of this article is to discuss 6 symptoms of panic attack that will help you better identify this nasty condition that scares the hell out of many people.
One good thing that can be said about them is that they usually do not last for more than a few minutes when they do occur. Also, the symptoms aren't as serious as the intensity suggests. Yet another plus to this ailment is the fact that once you've experienced an attack the tendency of your identifying and recognizing the symptoms the next time around is greater.
1. A Racing And Pounding Heart
Your heart rate may increase for a few minutes during an attack. Because heart conditions are known to be serious, this can be a really scary situation. What you should do is try to relax when this happens to you so that your heart rate can return to its normal level. Only become concerned if this doesn't happen after a few minutes.
2. Trouble Breathing
Breathing problems may also occur during this ordeal. There is actually no physical reason why you shouldn't be breathing so it is important that you remember that this is only in your mind. Your breathing will return to normal once you
3. Feeling Of Dizziness
Feeling faint, dizzy or weak are all conditions that might come upon you suddenly. What you need to do is sit down and relax for a few minutes because these feelings are common with panic attacks. They are temporary and will pass quickly; recognizing this will help you identify these symptoms faster.
4. Anxiety And Fear
Experiencing great fear and feeling anxious are other symptoms of panic attacks. You fear that danger is imminent howbeit unfounded. You will discover if you take a moment to look around that there is no cause for alarm - everything is normal. If that is so then you can be rest assured that what you are feeling is a bout of panic.
5. Chest Pain
Although heart attacks share this same symptom with panic attacks, there is a marked difference between the two different types associated with these distinct conditions. If your chest pain is accompanied by a pain in your left arm or pain around the shoulder area, then it may be linked to a heart attack. If not, you can be rest assured that what you have is only a panic attack. Also, if the chest pain is due to a heart condition it won't go away even if you try relaxation techniques. On the other hand if the chest pain is caused by a panic attack, it wouldn't respond to nitroglycerin which a chest pain caused by a heart attack would.
6. A Numbing Sensation
A feeling of numbness and a tingling sensation in your hands and fingers is also a common symptom associated with panic attacks. Sudden anxiety which restricts the flow of blood within the blood vessels temporarily is actually what causes this feeling.
You can fairly and safely conclude that you are experiencing a panic attack if you identify these symptoms. Understanding that you can control them and that they occur for a span of a few minutes is actually the good news.