How To Know If You Are Having A Panic Attack

Knowing you are having a panic or anxiety attack is very important if you are going to learn how to live with them. Understanding what causes panic and anxiety attacks may very well help you prevent them or limit them from happening in the future.

Anxiety may occur without a cause, or it may occur based on a real situation but may be out of proportion to what would normally be expected. Severe anxiety can have a serious impact on ones daily life. Anxiety can be accompanied by a variety of physical symptoms.

These are some of the known symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks:

• Pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate

• Sudden onset of sweating

• Trembling or shaking

• Shortness of breath or sensation of smothering

• Chest pain discomfort, the false sensation that you may be having a heart attack
• Nausea
• Feeling dizzy like you are going to faint
• Fear of dying
• Numbness or tingling sensations, ringing in the ears, or seeing stars

• Chills hot flashes

These are just the most common symptoms of a anxiety or panic attack.

Here is another way to know if   you are having a panic attack. Let say that you are just reminded of something embarrassing that has happened to you. Suddenly, you get this really weird feeling that comes over you, you may become sweaty and you might start to feel a tight sensation in your chest. You may also feel dizzy and like someone is choking you and a feeling like you are going to pass out.  Symptoms of anxiety or panic can be caused by both internal and external stimuli.

A couple internal stimuli that can cause panic or anxiety attacks include memories,thoughts or emotions. External stimuli can include smell, temperature change, change in lighting, noise, stress.

While Panic attacks can be very frightning, the good news is that an anxiety attack (or panic attack) is not life threatening. While you are suffering through one, it might feel like your health is in danger, but if you learn how to calm yourself down and practice regular relaxation techniques, you won’t have to worry about the attacks for very long. It is important for sufferers to talk about their feelings and symptoms with their friends and family. A support system is one of the best ways to keep them at bay.

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