What are the main symptoms of panic attacks?
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FelixLlyod
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Apr 7, 2018
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- Breathing becomes difficult
- Problems are seen very hard to defeat
- Feeling like there is no way to out
PeachyKeenWV
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Apr 15, 2018
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Mine are usually shallow breathing, sweating, shaking hands, and getting extremely light headed. I know that it can affect different people in different ways though
Joyfulsmile
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May 2, 2018
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Panic attack symptoms include:
Shortness of breath or hyperventilation
Heart palpitations or racing heart
Chest pain or discomfort
Trembling or shaking
Choking feeling
Feeling unreal or detached from your surroundings
Sweating
Nausea or upset stomach
Feeling dizzy, light-headed, or faint
Numbness or tingling sensations
Hot or cold flashes
Fear of dying, losing control, or going crazy
RayofSunshine25
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May 3, 2018
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Panic attacks can be different for people. However, common symptoms are increased heart rate, heavy breathing, and extreme anxiety. Some people may feel not connected to their physical location and shut down. They may be overwhelmed by something and feel the need to escape it.
Anonymous
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May 4, 2018
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Panic attacks have many symptoms. Like irregular breathing, feeling of your wind pipe close, blind spots, sweating, shaking of hands, feeling of a lung collapse
belovedmoon
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May 11, 2018
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The experience differs from person to person, but you might sweat a lot, shiver, feel nausea, feel dizzy, start crying. Your heart might beat really fast, your chest can feel tight and you might find it hard to breathe. Some people say it feels like they are dying, others describe it as a feeling of losing control. It's definitely very intense and some people are unable to talk during a panic attack, which might make it hard to get help in the moment.
amazingFaith15
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May 16, 2018
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Feeling like you can't get the air in so you take quick breaths which actually worsens it your heart beats really fast and you feel light headed.
SupportiveSockMonkey
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May 19, 2018
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The main symptoms of a panic attack usually begin with over thinking, difficulty breathing, shaking, not being able to focus, sometimes sweating.
EchoingHope
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May 25, 2018
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Panic attack symptoms are different for each person, but common ones include rapid pulse, inability to speak, dry mouth, tensing muscles, and even dizziness.
Anonymous
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May 26, 2018
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I usually suffer from lack to breath, but every person is unique and will most likely suffer from different symptoms.
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