| What Does A Panic Attack Feel Like? | | | | there are many causes for these symptoms, it is |
| Panic attacks can happen very quickly, and if you | | | | worth noting that two common causes other |
| are not sure of the signs or symptoms, you | | | | than a panic attack could be (1) another condition, |
| might even think that something much more | | | | such as a heart attack, or (2) a life threatening |
| serious is wrong, like a heart attack. Panic attacks | | | | incident just prior to the panic attack. If either of |
| can be difficult to diagnose, but there are many | | | | these are not the cause, then the possibility of a |
| signs to watch out for if you are feeling | | | | panic disorder does |
| uncomfortable: | | | | Panic attacks are not just nerves or stress, and if |
| - Dizziness | | | | you are having a lot of panic attacks, you may |
| - Closing of throat | | | | have a panic disorder - which is a real medical |
| - Tight chest | | | | condition. Some people that have panic attacks |
| - Short of breath | | | | try to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. This |
| - Rapid heart rate | | | | can do more harm than good, and complicates |
| - Tingly sensation in chest | | | | the person's life and their ability to receive proper |
| - Hot flashes | | | | treatment. |
| - Constant worrying | | | | If you want help with your panic attacks, the first |
| - Bad thoughts | | | | stop should be your family doctor's office to |
| - Disconnected from those around you | | | | make sure you do not have a more serious |
| So if you are asking yourself, "what does a panic | | | | condition. If the doctor thinks you have a panic |
| attack feel like," and you are experiencing some | | | | disorder, they might recommend you see a |
| of the symptoms above, it is important to note | | | | psychiatrist or take some form of medication. |
| that they generally reach their peak intensity | | | | Only you can decide which approach to take and |
| within 1-2 minutes from the time they begin. The | | | | how comfortable you will be with the treatments. |
| signs will fade over the next few hours. Since | | | | |