Panic Attacks Symptoms – How To Recognise The Signs Of A Panic Attack
August 26th, 2009
Panic attacks can be very scary and especially the first time you have one as you may not realise what is happening to you. So let’s go over some panic attacks symptoms so you can evaluate your symptoms and see if it is in fact a panic attack that you have experienced.
Heart Racing – when you are having an attack your heart will speed up and possibly even skip beats which can by very scary at the time.
Chest Pain – some people may even experience some chest pain during an attack and fear that they are having a heart attack.
Dizziness – also a very scary symptom and is caused by the hyperventilation.
Hyperventilation – faster and deeper breathing than normal.
Fatigue – you will more than likely feel very fatigued following an attack as your body has just experienced some very strong emotions and reactions which then cause you to feel exhausted.
Overwhelming Fear – you may feel an overwhelming sense of fear or dread even though you don’t really know what you are scared of
Appetite Loss and Nausea – you will feel too sick to eat and may even feel a bit of nausea
Urge to Urinate – you may feel like you are constantly needing to go to the toilet
Muscle Tension – you will likely experience tense muscles, particularly in the neck and shoulders.
These are the main panic attacks symptoms and different people may experience other symptoms also. When these symptoms are occuring they are so scary that the thought of it happening again is enough to bring on another attack.
If you are suffering from panic attacks it is important to seek help and take action to stop them from happening. This is not something that you need to continue to live with, you can stop panic attacks from occuring.
To find out more about some simple techniques that can help you to stop panic attacks for good visit Panic Away
