What is a panic attack
- A panic attack is when you experience a sudden unexpected increase of intense anxiety.
- During a panic attack the speed at which your anxiety levels increase, is like going from 0 to 80 miles an hour in a few seconds.
Why panic attacks are distressing
- Panic attacks are very distressing because you can experience a range of disturbing psychological and physical sensations.
- During a panic attack you may feel afraid that you are going crazy or dying.
- Also during a panic attack you are likely to experience intense bodily sensations.
The following are typical symptoms which people report when they experience a panic attack.
- Heart palpations or racing heart
- Feeling like you are suffocating
- Breathlessness
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Choking
- Chest pain or tightness
- Trembling or shaking
- Feeling unreal or distant feelings
- Hot of cold flushes
- Nausea
- A fear of dying or going crazy
Some people also experience other symptoms. See the blog on anxiety symptoms.
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