Is it considered a panic attack if I do not get any chest cramps or major pain?

Yes it is still a panic attack. But some common physical symptoms are sweaty palms, becoming lightheaded, a hot or flushing face, dizziness, and others. Panic attacks are an overwhelming sense of panic, and from my experience pain is not usually a factor. Take care!

Yes! A panic attack is often associated with high levels of anxiety and/or stress. The signs of a panic attack do not (and often do not) include chest cramps or major pain. Other signs of a panic attack could be rapid breathing, inability to catch your breath, sweating heavily, nausea, dizziness, light-headedness, etc. A doctor can help you address whether or not you are experiencing panic attacks and if so, how to treat them.

Chest cramps or major pain? I've been having panic attacks for 30 years, and have never had chest cramps or major pain. I've had at least a dozen doctors tell me they're panic attacks. So I'm going to go with yes, it is considered a panic attack without those symptoms. Of course, you're going to want to speak with a professional to be sure, and to treat them. It's ok; they're there to help.

Panic attacks are when your breathing gets faster and faster until you can't stop it, your chest begins hurting, your fingers freeze and becomes numb and stiff. This is due to distress or anxiety.

I don't think that you need to endure an "x" amount of pain in order to experience a panic attack. Panic attacks can occur big or small, and even if they last two minutes, it still happened.

Yes it is! Everyone reacts to a panic attack differently - there is no set way of symptoms that one should or shouldn't feel. It is important to keep in mind that emotions are often deeply tied to one's previous and/or present experiences, all of which are unique to that individual, and because of that, can lead to different physical expressions of emotion.

Yes, most people don't experience all of the symptoms of a panic attack, but that doesn't make it any less real. Just breath and find help and support no matter how 'serious' the symptoms may be.

I would say so, not all panic attacks cause great pain or chest tightness, some of them just make you, well, panic. you're heart rate increases and you start shaking, but that doesnt necessarily mean its going to be accompanied by a great deal of pain. Everyone is different, and everyone experiences panic attacks differently as well, so it's probably not that uncommon to experience panic attacks without pain or chest cramps. I'm not a medical professional or a therapist, so i would double check with someone who is an expert in this area, but i would say that experiencing none of the chest aches or pain would still be relatively normal

That is a very good question and it's important to check with a professional to analyze all of your symptoms and determine if what you have experienced is a panic attack. If you've found resources online describing symptoms of a panic attack, it can be a helpful reference, but used with caution. Questionnaires and online resources are useful guides, but it is strongly recommended to rule out other possible explanations. I'd recommend checking with an advice nurse, physician, or mental health professional for an accurate assessment. They will be best suited to assist you with an accurate diagnosis. Hope this information is helpful to you and that you find the answers you seek.

Panic attacks do not need to include every symptom to be classified as a panic attack. Panic attacks can simply be defined as an overwhelming feeling Of panic that you can not easily shake, luckily on 7 cups there are a lot of listeners available to you whom may have helpful tips for dealing with panic attacks when they come on. One of the key factors into managing a panic attack is to try your best to steady your breathing. This is important because if you are panicking without control over your breath, then the panic of not being able to breathe takes over as well.