Cargofs.com  
 
 
   
 

Articles

How to Know if Youre Suffering From Panic Attacks

Most people will experience at least one or two panic attacks at some point in their life. This will happen when a person finds himself in an extremely stressful situation. The body then activates what is known as the "fight or flight" mechanism. This phenomena is considered normal when is comes at a highly stressful situation. But for some people, the Panic attacks come almost at random, or in a very mildly stressful situation. This is considered a Panic attack disorder and as you may imagine it greatly affects the lives of the person who has it and his close environment.

So what are the main panic attack symptoms? How can you tell if you are having one?

.Panic attacks symptoms are surprisingly similar to a heart attack, but don't worry - the two can be easily distinguished by ant doctor. While having a panic attack the symptoms a person will experience will include:

.? Quickness of breathing
? Increased heart rate
? Increased body temperature
? An overwhelming feeling of dread or fear (panic).


? Tightness in the chest
? Tingling in one or both arms and/or the tips of the fingers
? Profuse sweating
? Minor delusions
? Unreasonable fear towards random objects or events
? Lightheadedness
? Dizziness
? Nausea

.The symptoms listed above are common symptoms related to panic attacks, each varying from person to person. Most chronic panic sufferers tend to have a unique set of symptoms that mark their panic attacks.



.By the way, the feeling of tightness in the chest leads some of the sufferers to believe that they are having a heart attack. However, any doctor can tell you that a real heart attack has additional key symptoms that most are unlikely to ignore.

.So, How to tell for sure if you're having a panic attack?

.Besides experiencing any combination of the symptoms mentioned above, there are a few exclusive factors behind real panic attacks.


? Panic attacks are very limited in time. The body can maintain this reaction for no more than 15 minutes. Anyone who experiences a combination of some of the symptoms that are described above can rest a sure they will pass before long.
? Another major factor of panic attacks is the feeling of anxiety that follows an attack. Most people who experience a panic attack tend to worry about attacks that will follow.

This is a natural reaction, and another reassurance that all you experienced was an anxiety attack. This feeling of fear will at most cases be gone within a week's time.

.

Having said that, toy mast pay attention to feeing of fear that lasts for weeks, as well as recurring attacks. These may indicate that you suffer from a chronic panic disorder, and not just an isolated incident. If this is the case in would be wise to seek help with a medical physician or psychiatric doctor in order to control the attacks.
.

.Want to learn more about Panic attack disorder? Visit the panic attack blog at http://www.anxiety-attack-treatments.com.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Page.

.

By: John Page



Transportation






Ladies Forget about Online Dating Sites with Personality Tests - February's Atlantic Monthly includes a 10 page cover story about online dating.

The US Border Issue Is Heating Up Are You Ready For The Politics - The US Border Issue is sure to be a major issue in the upcoming elections this next time around.

Listening To Your Higher Self - Be quiet and listen.

Female Seduction What Women Expect and How To Succeed With Them - Men tend to be more easily aroused than women, for female seduction men need to take an approach that is subtle as women tend not to want to jump straight into bed.

Three Reasons for Feeling like a Failure in Life - Have you ever asked yourself, Why am I a failure, What is happening to my life, Where can I find the answers, Can I change my current situation, Where do I go for help?.

more...