April 27, 2007
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, - ‘Am I having a panic attack?’. People are genuinely confused about whether their symptoms are a full on panic attack or just a mild case of anxiety.
Let me tell you this, if you are having a panic attack you will know about it! My first experience of one was the single, most terrifying experience of my life. I ended up in a hospital, convinced I was dying. Let me just run through a few of the panic attack symptoms again for you. They can include, a racing heart, chest pains, a feeling of death. It is easy to see why some people mistake a panic attack for a heart attack.
Saying this though, if you do have any of the symptoms listed in the previous post, i would advise you to get check out by a medical practitioner. Just in case you are not experiencing panic attacks at all, it might be something a lot more serious.
April 25, 2007
When did you have your first panic attack?
For most people people their first panic attack is the single most traumatic experience of their life. Although most people do not know what triggered their first panic attack, there are a number of reasons it could happen. Including, drugs, emotional stress, being in a strange situation, or being in a fearful situation.
The first panic attack is always the scariest of they all. Suddenly, out of nowhere, you may feel like you are going to die, or have a heart attack, and start shaking and sweating profusely. Most people suffering their first panic attack end up in hospital, thinking they are on the verge of death.
Once you have suffered your first panic attack your body become highly sensitive to what is going on, creating fear that another attack is imminent. This is what leads to panic disorder.
April 24, 2007
I have decided to list a range of the panic attack symptoms that people who suffer from this emotional disorder may experience:
Physical
- Light Headiness
- Diziness
- Heart palpitations
- Giddiness
- Shortness of breath
- Chest Pains
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
Emotional
- Fear of death
- Fear of going crazy
- Fear of losing control
These are just a few of the symptoms associated with panic attacks. There are many more and each different person having a panic attack will experience different symptoms.
April 19, 2007
Hello and welcome to my panic attack website. On here you will find information on panic attacks and anxiety attacks, including articles, recommendations and generally anything related to panic attacks. Thanks for visiting.