| Panic attacks, panic anxiety attacks or anxiety | | | | These symptoms can be diagnosed as panic disorder |
| disorder--whatever you call it, can be very frightening. | | | | when you are not able to function normally. |
| Imagine that you are in your car, stopped in a traffic | | | | One type of panic attack is linked to a |
| jam or waiting for a light to change--all that traffic | | | | circumstance--like when you get on an elevator or an |
| around you, you are trapped in your lane and the cars | | | | airplane. |
| are not moving. Then suddenly, your hands begin to | | | | The other type of panic attack is the one that comes |
| sweat and your heart beats rapidly. It feels like | | | | from nowhere and is completely unrelated to your |
| someone has their hands around your throat and you | | | | immediate situation. This one takes some time to figure |
| suddenly become nauseated.Your hands are gripping | | | | out what triggers it,but more than likely it is something |
| the steering wheel tightly. You are fighting the urge to | | | | stressful. |
| run from your car. | | | | Panic disorder usually begins when a person is in their |
| If you have ever experienced any of these feelings | | | | late 20's and it can be common in men as well as |
| and wondered why--these are panic disorder | | | | women. Many times it is accompanied by agoraphobia, |
| symptoms! | | | | which is a fear of open spaces. |
| No, you are not crazy!! | | | | You can feel comfortable knowing that panic and |
| Panic attacks and anxiety disorder attacks are among | | | | anxiety attack symptoms can be treated. It is best to |
| the most common problems that are treated by | | | | find a natural, holistic treatment, rather than medication. |
| mental health professionals. | | | | Sometimes, some medications just make it worse. |
| If you are under alot of stress, you may find yourself | | | | Just remember, that you are not alone--many people |
| experiencing symptoms of anxiety attacks. | | | | have panic attacks. You are not crazy and you are |
| Statistics have shown that at least one in every 10 | | | | not imagining things. Often times, people are so |
| people have had an anxiety attack. | | | | embarrassed by these panic attack symptoms, that |
| The fear of having a panic attack can prevent you | | | | they try to keep it to themselves. |
| from having a normal life. You may find yourself | | | | If that sounds like you, take heart, there is help! |
| staying home more and avoiding crowds, like movie | | | | You can get control of your life. |
| theaters or going to sports events or concerts. | | | | |