| One of the worst things about a panic attack is that its | | | | · Hyperventilation |
| symptoms often mirror other health conditions, so it | | | | · Cramping and/or curling of fingers and toes |
| might take a while for you to realize that your suffering | | | | Many of these symptoms are associated with other |
| is caused by anxiety and nervousness and you might | | | | physical conditions like a heart attack or the stomach |
| not receive the proper treatment. Even if you have | | | | flu. When you start to feel these symptoms it is |
| never suffered from a panic attack before, it is | | | | important that you learn how to take a step back and |
| important that you learn about the symptoms of an | | | | ask yourself why you might be feeling these |
| attack. This way, should you start exhibiting any of | | | | symptoms. Learn some relaxation techniques and |
| these symptoms you can ask yourself if they are | | | | practice them when you feel the onset of panic attack |
| related to your mental or your physical health? | | | | symptoms. If the symptoms go away, you were |
| Here is a list of the most common panic attack | | | | having a panic attack. If there is still pain or discomfort |
| symptoms | | | | (but you no longer feel out of control), you are likely |
| · Chest pain | | | | having a physical problem and should see a doctor. |
| · Feeling light headed or dizzy | | | | If you have a relative that suffers from panic or |
| · Feeling intense fear of losing control | | | | anxiety attacks on a regular basis, it is likely that you |
| · Feeling intense fear of embarrassment | | | | will also experience them in your lifetime as well. Of |
| · Feeling like you have lost touch with your | | | | course, the only person who can diagnose you with an |
| surroundings (or the people in them) | | | | anxiety disorder is a mental health professional. If you |
| · An impending feeling of doom or that | | | | think that you might be at risk for an anxiety disorder |
| something terrible is going to happen | | | | or you start to notice panic attack symptoms |
| · Feeling like you are about to die | | | | happening on a regular basis, you should find a good |
| · Heart palpitations | | | | counselor. |
| · Heart beats too fast | | | | Together you, your counselor, your friends and your |
| · Pounding heartbeat | | | | family can work to figure out the best way to help you |
| · Cold or hot flashes | | | | prevent as well as work through an attack. It is very |
| · Sweating | | | | important that you tell your friends and family about |
| · Trembling | | | | the panic attack symptoms so that they can be on the |
| · Upset or uncomfortable stomach | | | | alert for them. Sometimes you might not be able to |
| · Nausea or Diarrhea | | | | calm yourself down, but another person will have |
| · Tingling or numbness in your feet or hands | | | | success. |
| · Tingling lips and or/numbness around your | | | | Learning to recognize the signs and the symptoms is |
| mouth | | | | the best way to stay in control of your anxiety. |
| · The feeling of being suffocated | | | | |