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If you experience any of the following, you may be experiencing a panic attack right now. However, if this is the first time you've ever had these symptoms, you should seek medical help immediately because there is no way of knowing whether you are having a panic attack, or if the symptoms are related to a more serious problem.
If this is the second, third, or one hundredth time you've had these symptoms, then you may have a full blown panic disorder. In that case, read on to discover how you can remedy this without drugs or expensive treatment.
Panic attack symptoms:
- Fear of impending doom, insanity or death.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Uncontrollable itching.
- Shaking.
- Exhaustion.
- Tunnel vision.
- Chest pains.
- Vertigo.
- Racing heart beat.
- Hyperventilation.
- Uncontrollable crying.
- Racing thoughts.
- Loud internal voices.
- Feeling out of control.
- Cramping.
- Dizziness.
- Nausea.
- Hot flashes.
- Trembling.
- Tingling in extremities.
- Claustrophobia.
- Limpness in the body.
- Sweating.
- Extreme nervousness.
- Terror.
- Chills.
- Apparent slowing down or speeding up of time.
If you experience 4 or more of the above symptoms then chances are you have a full blown panic
disorder. The good new is that there are a wide variety of treatments available to you ranging
from prescription drugs to cognitive therapy to natural techniques which are listed in our review
section here.
Panic attacks can often be triggered simply by the fear of having another panic attack. A person could
be alone, or within a group, and suddenly the cycle of fear and anxiety creates a negative feedback
loop, as physical symptoms encourage negative thoughts, which in turn heighten the physical
response. Soon, the initial trigger may be completely forgotten, and a person is physically preparing
for a worst-case life or death situation, when in fact the environment surrounding them is completely
safe.
The underlying cause of panic attack symptoms is the release of adrenaline (epinephrine) into the
bloodstream. Adrenaline is a hormone released by the adrenal glands which sit atop the kidneys. It is
responsible for our "fight or flight" response and has served a useful purpose in our evolution.
However, it now seems to be working against us, as many situations which give rise to the release of
adrenaline pose no immediate physical danger. This inappropriate bodily response is most readily
apparent in those suffering from panic attacks.
By educating yourself on the mechanism that perpetuates panic attacks, you are already on your way
toward leading a panic and anxiety free life. Be sure to check out the resources on this site in order to
accelerate this journey.
It is no secret, panic attacks can ruin your life. You owe it to yourself to eliminate anxiety WITHOUT drugs today. Click here for more info.
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