How do I know if I'm really having a panic attack or if I'm just freaking out?
Anonymous
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Mar 27, 2016
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Panic attacks are different for many people. Most panic attacks I have noticed are when you are having trouble thinking, talking, or even breathing. Sometimes you cannot control your actions and words.
gentleParadise14
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Jun 18, 2015
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Symptoms of having a real panic attack include Shortness of breath or hyperventilation, Heart palpitations or a racing heart, Chest pain or discomfort, Trembling or shaking, Choking feeling, and Feeling unreal or detached from your surroundings.
Anonymous
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Jul 24, 2015
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A panic attack will feel like a heart attack to many people, including symptoms such as numbness of the left arm. Identifying which one you're dealing is less important than getting through it though, as breathing and mindfulness are both effective for each issue.
Mari24
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Aug 1, 2015
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Both can be very scary and it can be hard to tell the difference. But in either case, take deep breaths and try to distract yourself. For help, go to the 7 Cups forum to talk with others who suffer with panic attacks!
Anonymous
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Aug 8, 2015
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Panic attacks show in a physical way too - it becomes hard to breathe, your heartbeat goes up, stuff like that
Anonymous
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Oct 4, 2016
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The freak out will calm down and you can probably find a reason behind it. Panic attacks will last longer, be much harder to calm down from, and too often come on for no reason.
Anonymous
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Dec 28, 2014
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If you are having trouble breathing, irrational terror and a hard time making good judgement and thinking clearly, it is likely you are having a panic attack.
chloek21
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Jun 18, 2015
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Anxiety can be super normal, but panic attacks can cause a number of physiological changes like excessive sweating, heart beating faster than usual, shaking, dehydration, chest pain but also feelings like you don't recognise your environment and feel detached - you don't have to have all of these symptoms but having a number of these are most likely signs of having a panic attack
ravenraven
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Jul 11, 2015
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Freaking out can be a normal reaction to big news, avoiding a collision, being rejected, etc. A panic attack can randomly happen, or be caused by even semi-normal events. Panic attacks usually include racing heart, dizziness, shakiness, and shortness of breath.
drowninginthecupcakes
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Jul 12, 2015
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If your having a panic attack your hands will shake and it will feel like you cant breathe and your whole world is coming down around you. just freaking out you will mostly feel fear
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