The Symptoms of Panics Attacks
Panic attacks are mainly caused by high degree of anxiety. Anxiety is more of a behavioral condition. Although the word ’symptom’ is commonly used by doctors to describe the effects of an illness anxiety is NOT an illness. However, panic disorder is totally different from the normal fear and anxiety reactions to stressful events in our lives. It is a serious condition that strikes without reason or warning. People who suffer from panic attacks often experience extreme fear when in reality there is nothing present to be scared of. They are experiencing inappropriate anxiety or the sensations of fear – but usually false fear.
Even those weird or anxious thoughts panic attack sufferers experience is ALL the product of the anxiety response which creates ‘what if’ thoughts. These thoughts were crafted to make them make sensible decisions quickly when REAL fear is present; but when no REAL fear is present, the thoughts work on presenting you with ‘worst case scenarios’ and some can be pretty weird and disturbing.
The following are the most common symptoms of Panic attacks:
Smothering sensations and Shortness of breath
Racing heart, slow heart beat, palpitations
Chest Pain
Lump in throat & Difficulty swallowing
Skin losing colour (blanching)
Sweating
Shaking or shivering (Visibly or internally)
Neck & shoulder pain & numbness in face or head
Indigestion, heartburn, constipation and diarrhea
Symptoms of urinary tract infection
Skin rashes
Rapid gastric emptying
Weakness in arms & tingling in the hands or feet
Electric shock feeling anywhere in the body
Dry mouth
Insomnia
Nightmares
Headaches & feelings of having a tight band around head
Fears of going mad or losing control
Increased depression & suicidal feelings
Aggression
Symptoms like ‘flu’
Disturbed hearing
Hormone problems
Sore eyes
Distorted vision
Agoraphobia
Hallucinations
Creeping or pins and needles sensations in the skin
Increased sensitivity to light, sound, touch, and smell
Dramatic increase in sexual feelings
Pain in the face or jaw that resembles a toothache
Derealisation and depersonalization
Hyperactivity
If you are experiencing different or more of the panic attack symptoms that are listed above, you may need some professional help. But this doesn’t mean that your condition is worse or different, or that you are suffering from another un-diagnosed condition.