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How do I know if I'm having a panic attack ?

Profile: Millichidulinas
Millichidulinas on Jul 12, 2016
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If you're having a panik attack you feel your legs and arms shaking and you feel like you're going crazy. Someone feels like he/she's going to die. I used to cry a lot and I couldn't breath. The only way to make it stop is to try to calm down and breath. It's really hard, i know, but you have nothing else to do.
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Anonymous on Nov 15, 2016
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When I am having a panic attack, I get dizzy and nauseous and jittery, My heart beats fast and I feel like something horrible is going to happen
Profile: anabellelistens
anabellelistens on Apr 4, 2017
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Your heart might be racing, you may feel weak, faint, dizzy and/or sweaty, you might have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. You might feel a loss of control, and have racing thoughts.
Profile: PastelRhian
PastelRhian on Nov 28, 2017
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Shortness of breath, dizziness, numbness, hearing doing dull, migraines and cramps, inability to move, sweating, shaking and other symptoms are common in panic attacks
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HelpingStarlight on Jul 2, 2018
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Some symptoms of a panic attack can include; accelerated heartbeat, breathing difficulties, sweatiness/clamminess, dizziness, and a sense of terror
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Anonymous on Jul 24, 2018
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You chest may feel tight, your heart will race, you will feel a flood of negative emotions and limited control
Profile: MelaniePeaches
MelaniePeaches on Oct 9, 2018
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Sometimes it's difficult to decipher when you're having a panic attack. At other times, it's more obvious to when you are. When you are having a panic attack you could start to sweat. You could have an out of body sensation, which means you feel like you're floating. You could start rocking back and forth. Your heart rate could also rapidly speed up, or maybe just a little bit. It is hard to get it under control. You could become dizzy, and you could also shake and tremble. Sometimes people even feel like they're going to die. It is a common fear whilst having a panic attack. Another fear that i personally have is a fear that i'm going crazy, or losing my mind. Also, a lot of crying. These are the main symptoms of having a panic attack.
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Happytoh3lp on May 19, 2020
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Look for at least four of these signs: sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, chocking sensation, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, fear of losing your mind, feeling hot or cold, fear of dying, numbness or tingling, a racing heart/palpitations and feeling detached from yourself. This often comes suddenly with symptoms peaking within 10 minutes. People generally can overcome panic attacks faster If they seek help after the first one or two and when you do seek help your doctor will ask about your symptoms and the situation surrounding that. However, if you don't feel comfortable seeking help there are plenty of apps on electronical devices that can help you with panic attacks more privately.
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