What are the main symptoms of panic attacks?
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Cass14idy
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Dec 26, 2015
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Sweaty palms
Shaking
Raspy breathing
Crying
Confusion
Those are some that I have experienced when I have a panic attack
Anonymous
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Dec 26, 2015
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You feel:Short and rapid of breathes, constricted chest, hight levels of anxiety, sweaty, rapid heart beat
violetskies
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Dec 27, 2015
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dizziness, hyperventilation, fear, shakiness, crying, thats they kind of thing i experienced and i know those are common symptoms, a lot of people also get the feeling in particular situations (i got them in lines when buying things in shops)
radiantFlute19
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Dec 27, 2015
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Increased Heart rate. Sweating. Anxiety. Feels like your chest is caving in. Shaky. Uncontrollable crying. Tense muscles.
Anonymous
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Dec 30, 2015
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For me, I either completely shut down and don't talk or move, or I hyperventilate, cry, and go numb. Accompanied by 'thoughts of doom.'
Jennalovely2
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Dec 30, 2015
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Heart palpitations, sweating, trembling/shaking, tightness in chest (hard to breath), feeling nervous and or scared.
Anonymous
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Dec 31, 2015
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Some of the symptoms of a panic attack are Shortness of breath or hyperventilation.
Heart palpitations or a racing heart.
Chest pain or discomfort.
Trembling or shaking.
Choking feeling.
Feeling unreal or detached from your surroundings.
Sweating.
Nausea or upset stomach.
gentleDreamer72
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Dec 31, 2015
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Trouble breathing, chest pain, the feeling of your throat closing up, hyperventilating, and sometimes shakiness
AD20
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Jan 1, 2016
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-Shortness of breath or hyperventilation.
-Heart palpitations or a racing heart.
-Chest pain or discomfort.
-Trembling or shaking.
-Choking feeling.
-Feeling unreal or detached from your surroundings.
-Sweating.
-Nausea or upset stomach.
Millie1912
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Jan 1, 2016
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Palpitations of the heart, sweating, chest pain, shortness of breath, trembling or shaking, nausea or upset stomach
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