Understanding the Symptoms of Panic Anxiety Attacks
- The Key to Curing Panic Attacks
You would
be surprised at how many people visit the emergency room because of a
heart attack, when the reality is they are only experiencing a panic
attack. That will
give you an idea of how intense the symptoms of a panic attack can be.
First,
let’s look at the different physical symptoms that indicate
you might be having a panic attack.
Shortness
of breath
Trembling
or shaking
Sweating
Tightness
of the chest
Inability
to focus or sit still
Chills or
hot flashes
Not only
do people experience physical symptoms with panic attacks, but there
are psychological symptoms as well. Here is a list of the most common
psychological symptoms people experience when having a panic attack, or
experience while expecting a panic attack to happen:
Fear of
losing control
Fear of
dying
Agoraphobia
or fear of public places
Feelings
of unreality
Depression
Potential
tendency to turn to substance abuse
For
people dealing with recurring panic attacks, it can be difficult for
family members or loved ones to fully understand what they are going
through if they have never experienced a panic attack themselves.
Sometimes
you may feel like you are forced to face the panic attacks alone
because your closest friends and family may think you are simply trying
to get attention, or may quickly lose patience with you because they
don’t see it as a big problem.
It’s
important to understand that you are not alone in your dealings with
panic attacks or anxiety disorder. Many people commonly experience
these types of symptoms throughout their lives. Some more than others,
but you are not as alone as you may think you are when dealing with
these types of problems.
Rest
assured panic attacks are not as life threatening as some people think
them to be. The cure for panic attacks lies in how you handle the panic
attack symptoms. Controlling your thoughts is the key to controlling
the power the symptoms have over your mind and body.
If you
are unsure whether or not the symptoms are from a panic attack, it is a
good idea to visit your doctor to get checked out. Even if you are
absolutely sure you are experiencing a panic attack, it
doesn’t hurt to have a doctor investigate the symptoms you
are experiencing.
Most
importantly, remember that panic attacks can be treated without the use
of medication, and most people just need someone to help guide them in
the right direction.
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