Panic Symptoms Are Uncomfortable but Seldom Dangerous

Panic Symptoms Are Uncomfortable but Seldom Dangerous

The feelings that describe panic attack symptoms are profound anxiety, fear and even terror they are seldom dangerous. According to the American Psychological Association, (APA) a panic attack averages about 10 minutes. The key factors with panic attacks however is the severity and triggers that can begin in episode.

Although usually not dangerous, it needs to be said that many of the common panic attack symptoms are also indicators of serious physical illnesses or diseases. Diabetes, asthma, Adrenal Disorders, migraines, serious psychiatric illnesses and even heart disease can exhibit some or all of the panic symptoms below.

This is why it's absolutely critical that if you or a loved one may be having panic attacks that you make an appointment with your medical doctor to eliminate the possibility that the symptoms are caused by a physical disease or ailment. It's only after receiving a clean bill of physical health that you can begin to address the underlying causes of the panic, depression and anxiety.

The symptoms of a Panic attack can come on without warning for many people suffering from various anxiety disorders. Certain anxiety conditions such as agoraphobia and separation anxiety can have certain conditions that will trigger a panic attack. All symptoms are not evident in everyone. The severity and length of time a panic episode is ongoing depends a lot on the person affected

The typical panic attack symtoms reported include:

Shaking or Trembling

A Pounding Heart. Feeling Your Pulse in Your Head, Shoulders and Neck, Chest Pains

Sweating

Chest Pain Caused from the Pounding Heart Feeling

Shortness of Breath, Dizziness and Choking

Nausea

Intestinal Pain

Numbness in Your Hands and Feet

A General Feeling of Dread

Feeling like You're Going to DIE!

A panic attack is a period of intense fear and high anxiety that can have any or all of these specific physical symptoms. Although not everyone will identify the same symptoms, many express feelings of being out of control and fearing for their life.

Panic symptoms can be controlled typically through a treatment plan that includes both medication and therapy. Although the causes of a panic attack may initially be unknown cures are available along with coping mechanisms. The key to dealing with panic and to find a cure that works is to seek help as soon as possible

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Mood disorder (also known as affective disorder) -- A category of mental health problems including a disturbance in mood, usually profound sadness or apathy, euphoria or irritability, such as the disorder major depression.

Dependent personality disorder -- People with this disorder rely heavily on others for validation and fulfillment of basic needs. They often lack self-confidence, have difficulty making decisions and are unable to properly care for themselves.

Histrionic personality disorder -- People with this disorder are overly conscious of their appearance, are constantly seeking attention, exaggerate emotions and often behave dramatically.