Signs And Symptoms Of A Panic Attack
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Signs And Symptoms Of A Panic Attack
- 1. AV E N U E S C O U N S E L I N G C E N T E R SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF A PANIC ATTACK OR PANIC DISORDER
- 2. ABOUT PANIC ATTACKS • A panic attack is the abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes. When you experience a panic attack the general symptoms are a surge of anxiety and fear. Your heart will pound and you might not be able to breathe. Panic attacks can happen out of the blue with no warning. Sometimes there isn’t even a reason for the panic attack. They can happen in your sleep or when you are feeling relaxed.
- 3. SYMPTOMS OF A PANIC ATTACK: • Loss of breath and it feels hard to breath • Deep heaviness and pain in your chest as though an elephant were sitting on you • Dizziness • Spotted vision • Nausea • Heart beating quickly • Body shaking • Sweating
- 4. ABOUT PANIC ATTACKS If you leave your panic attacks untreated it could lead to a panic disorder or other health problems. Since many of the symptoms of panic disorder are similar to other health related issues including heart disease, breathing disorders, and other illnesses people with panic disorders often make many trips to the doctor’s office or the emergency room before figuring out that they have a panic disorder.
- 5. ABOUT PANIC ATTACKS There are multiple ways you can help treat panic attacks and panic disorders including relaxation and meditation techniques, meeting with a counselor, or taking anti- anxiety medications. Depending on the severity of the attacks either one or a combination of these treatments can help.
- 6. ABOUT PANIC ATTACKS • If you are suffering from any of these symptoms please know you have a real and highly treatable condition. The sooner you seek help for panic attacks, the better. If you seek treatment for your panic attacks you can reduce or completely eliminate symptoms and gain control over your life.