What are the main symptoms of panic attacks?
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chenrezig
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Nov 16, 2014
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hyperventialiation, percetptual abnormalitites (tunnel vision, spots aroucd the eyes) sweating. People rarely pass out although this can be a big fear, heart palptiations also people get more panicked feeling like they will have heart attack.
MistyMagic
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Nov 11, 2017
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t the feeling they can bring is really frightening. The words 'panic attack' almost sound like they belittling what happens, but they are just words.
The main symptoms that I have experienced are a racing or faster heartbeat or a heartbeat that feels like my heart is going to jump out of my chest. My vision goes blurry or fuzzy, I can't swallow properly and my tongue suddenly feels too big for my mouth. I cannot function I feel terrified and panicked all in one. Once I realise what is happening I try to control my breathing and think of all my training. But sometimes the only way is to get out of the situation rather than cope with it. So look for help, move away, tell someone. An attack can feel like a heart atttack is happening, but if you can get reassurance that you will be ok then that will really help things to pass.
MusicGal
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Sep 18, 2014
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For me, I get a really speedy heart. I often vomit, or black out. My chest also gets all rashy. I often will say and do some stupid things, well anxiety does that. The blood at the front of your brain gets pushed away, and all your smarts are at the front of your brain, so when your in panic, and you say and do not smart things, you don't have the blood flow to the front of your brain #FunFact
Anonymous
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Dec 11, 2015
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Sweaty palms, sickness, feeling like something bad is going to happen. Like you have done something wrong or hurtful.
Anonymous
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Jun 22, 2017
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Difficulty breathing.
Pounding heart or chest pain.
Intense feeling of dread.
Shortness of breath.
Sensation of choking or smothering.
Dizziness or feeling faint.
Trembling or shaking. Sweating.
Scaredtopieces
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Feb 6, 2018
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I feel like I have to get up and get away from it.. whatever 'it' is at the time. My heart racing is usually the first symptom. Like from 85 to 120 in a matter of seconds..from there it's shaking hands, cold or hot flashes, feeling like I'm gonna have a heart attack and die. Intense fear of this.. I check my pulse alot, the higher it is the higher it goes.. And my attacks just come out of the blue usually..no real fear trigger ..at least nothing rational.
StormWilliams
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Oct 25, 2014
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Panic attacks can be noticed by a rapid heartbeat, sweating, shaking, and a feeling of impending doom/terror.
Dylan999
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Nov 1, 2014
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Rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, sometimes feelings of heat or cold, numbness or tingling, nausea. You might feel like you're having a heart attack or dying but a panic attack won't physically harm you.
Dresden
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Nov 18, 2014
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Panic attacks manifest differently for everyone. For me, panic attacks make my chest feel tight, and make my stomach really upset.
Anonymous
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Jun 14, 2017
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People who experience panic attacks often struggle breathing, and feel a sensation of great fear for no specific reason, both of these aspects causing them to tremble.
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