Panic Attack Symptoms

Anxiety and panic attacks are a common problem for a lot of people.

I guess that from my point of view, I got caught within what seemed a road to no return, and this was caused by the everyday pressures of life and a few other things which I don’t really want to get into right now.

But like I said in my initial post, thankfully, panic attacks can be cured.

It may feel like you are anxious, you may even feel like you are having heart problems or even heart palpitations, feeling like you cannot breath, or even feeling like your chest is about to explode.

I know the exact feeling – I have been there!

Ok – so what are the actual physical signs of a panic attack?

Well first off, we are all different and will experience different types of panic attacks, but in a nutshell, we can break down the symptoms into the following categories:

A feeling of dizziness – this can happen right at the beginning of the attack – you might well feel like you have had a few glasses too many.

Breathing – this was probably for me the worst symptom – my chest constricted and I found it hard to breath.  I felt like I had just run the London Marathon.

Heart pulpitations – a very common sign of panic attacks – basically this happens due to your pulse rate increasing.

The other types of physical symptoms might also be – hot flushes, feeling out of control, or strong waves of anxiety.

A lot of people associate all of this with having a heart attack – but it is not usually the case – even if you feel like you need to rush to the hospital, the chances are that you will be examined and told that you have or are suffering from a panic attack.

Stress Relates Panic Attacks.

We all suffer in some shape or form from stress – be it stress at work or family related matters and this is where panic attacks can really come into force.

Have you ever had one of those kettles that make a sound or whistles just before it is ready to stop or ready to explode?

Sound familiar – well that is what stress can do to your body – that point that you reach when you are about to boil over.

Never forget that out brain is a very powerful tool and just because your brain is telling you that the end is nigh it doesn’t mean it is.

Go back and switch that kettle off before it reaches boiling point.

But you know what they say in life – “talk is cheap”

You need to know how to get to grips with the effects of anxiety and to make sure that your body and mind are not taken over by that fear of utter despair.

My last post hopefully will explain exactly what I did to overcome or cure panic attacks.